We are the One: Christianity and Mental Health with Travis Reinold

As Christians, we're told to fully rely upon God, but what does that really mean? And as we struggle with mental health issues, what does the road to recovery look like?

So far, a lot's happened in 2020. Consequently, I've heard some people say that we're living in the "last days" and things will only get worse. And, personally, I've gone down a few too many rabbit holes. But what does Scripture have to say about all of this?

While we're saved by grace, what does it mean to "work" after we're saved? And what does it mean to live under grace as Christians? In this podcast, we'll talk about the difference between legalism and grace after we're saved. And how we can tell if our "works" are done under the power of our flesh or the power of the Holy Spirit.

While the enemy tries to employ tactics of fear and shame in order to enslave us and hold us back, God's love and grace extends to anyone (despite past mistakes). To anyone that turns to Him and places their trust in Him.

Promises to remember:

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us" (Psalm 103:12).

"I am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins" (Isaiah 43:25).

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wrong doing" (1 John 1:9).

"If God is for us who is against us" (Romans 8:31)?

"I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread" (Psalm 37:25).

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead" (Philippians 3:13-14).

In the midst of depression, anxiety, despair, injustice, and terrible circumstances, we have a loving God that desperately seeks to comfort us and heal us.

Please tune-in as we discuss the words of Jesus Christ and how they relate to God's infinite love for His children and His role as healer for the broken.

Once again, I'm joined by my wife, Stefani, a board certified psychiatrist, as we discuss a really important topic, depression.  In this episode, we share our personal stories struggling with depression, expose legalism, and reveal God's tremendous love and grace for anyone that suffers.  

As Christians, we don't have to be heroes of this world. Instead, let's simply focus on God's mission for us. And, in discussing the "Christian Hero Disorder," we'll contrast the movie, "The 300," with the Biblical story of Gideon and the 300.

Please tune-in as we discuss the Biblical account of Babel and how it relates to our world, ourselves, and our mental health!

In the midst of inundation and messaging from the world that seeks to influence our thoughts away God's thoughts. Let's take a breath and listen to God's voice reminding us to be set apart from worldly viewpoints.

This week, we welcome back my wife, Stefani, a board certified psychiatrist, as we discuss anxiety in an effort to reduce stigma within Christianity and the local church.