Cow therapy, masks, and creating safe space for mental health in the church. Ruth-Anne and Jeremy share their story about how their Christian faith journey has been intertwined with their mental health journey. We all chip in on ways we dream the church could become a place of healing and hospitality for people with mental health issues.

Start-20:10: How's your pandemic this week? Melissa, Ruth-Anne and Melina share how they're taking care of their mental health during this pandemic. Melissa shares about the online webinars Family Hope counseling centre is offering. See links below!

22:35 Let's talk about Sunday. Ruth-Anne shares her story about her mental health journey and trying to find a church space that's hospitable to her children with special needs.

30:38 Jeremy's story about discovering he was a person with depression while serving as a pastor.

43:39 Rachel and Jeremy chat about taking the posture of 'lead learner' as a pastor, getting off the pedestal, dropping the mask, and encouraging others to do the same to grow up together.

45:04 Rachel swears like a church granny and Melissa shares how prevalent a struggle with mental health is for all ages in Canada.

48:24 Round table share about what part of church life together has helped our mental health, and how do you wish the church would grow up to be and do in order to care for one another in the area of mental health.

Links and resources:

To register for the upcoming Family Hope live webinar 'Hot Topic: Healthy Screen Time,' or to access their previous webinar 'Responding to Anxious Thoughts and Feelings: Children, Teens and Adults' email [email protected]. Or visit http://www.familyhope.ca/ for more information.