Mission Post | In this powerful conversation, missionary Sam Quinn joins us to talk openly about mental health, depression, anxiety, and burnout in Christian ministry. Sam shares his personal journey as a missionary in the United Kingdom, including seasons of deep discouragement, anxiety attacks, and the spiritual and emotional battles that many pastors, missionaries, and church leaders silently face.

Together, we discuss:

✔️ Why mental health matters for Christians and ministry leaders

✔️ The stigma many believers feel when facing depression or anxiety

✔️ Biblical examples of emotional struggle (Elijah, David, Jonah, etc.)

✔️ How God restores our soul (Psalm 23, Psalm 42)

✔️ Practical tools for mental and spiritual renewal

✔️ The importance of counseling, journaling, rest, and community

✔️ How to help others who may be struggling silently

This episode is for:

• Pastors

• Missionaries

• Ministry workers

• Christians dealing with depression or anxiety

• Anyone wanting a Biblical, compassionate understanding of mental health

Sam also shares wisdom on:

— Fighting the lies of depression with truth

— Using journaling for clarity and restoration

— Knowing when to seek professional counseling

— Building a church culture where people feel safe to ask for help

— The surprising role of sleep, nutrition, and physical health in mental stability

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or mentally exhausted in ministry, this conversation will encourage you. You are not alone, and mental health struggles do not make you weak—they make you human. God offers hope, restoration, and strength for the journey.

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Sam offers to connect with anyone needing guidance: [email protected]

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Powerful quotes from this episode:

“Struggling doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.”

“Depression lies. Truth sets you free.”

“You can’t pour into others when your soul is empty.”

“Even Elijah broke down. God didn’t rebuke him—He restored him.”

“Hope is something you can’t go a day without.”

“Talk to someone. Silence feeds the lies.”

“Your health matters more than your ministry pace.”

“God restores the soul you’ve poured out.”

“You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re not done.”

“Reaching out isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.”