In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and John Elmore to discuss what it looks like to walk faithfully with your spouse through mental illness. With biblical clarity, compassion, and practical wisdom, John shares how he and his wife Laura have navigated OCD, stigma, treatment, and the call to love your spouse as yourself even when it is difficult.

Discussion Questions:

1- When one of us is struggling emotionally or mentally, do we tend to fix, minimize, or walk alongside? How can we grow in being more present?

2- Are there areas where mental or emotional health struggles feel stigmatized or unspoken in our marriage?

3- How do we discern when to show compassion versus when to gently coach one another forward?

4- What fears do we carry about seeking outside help (therapy, medication, counseling)?

Resources:

ReGeneration Recovery Ministry