When you’re not okay, where do you turn? When you’re not okay, can you dare to admit it? When you’re not okay, it’s okay—but you don’t have to stay that way.

Today’s guest at The Messy Table is the beautiful and talented Lydia Laird—a Jesus follower, music maker, and mental health advocate who grew up as a pastor’s kid, missionary’s kid, and one of ten siblings.

Despite being a gifted singer-songwriter and having a loving family, Lydia still knows what it feels like to struggle—to not be okay. And because she’s been there, she is armed with some powerful truths:

If you could use an extra dose of encouragement or simply an understanding voice, join Amy Groeschel and Jenn Jewell for a chat with Lydia at The Messy Table Podcast.

Listen HERE.

Lydia Laird | Lydia’s Favorite Mental Health Resources

Songs: To Be Loved and I’ll Be Okay by Lydia Laird

You Are Special by Max Lucado | The Still Small Voice by Tim Keller

C.S. Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia | The Screwtape Letters | The Space Trilogy

Life.Church | Life.Church Sisters | Branch 15 | YouVersion

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