Mental Health and the Mission of the Church

Join me in the conversation as I dig into how mental health and the mission of the church can be a powerful partnership in developing believers and reaching our communities.

Mental Health and the Mission of the Church is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 142 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Mental Health and the Mission of the Church, a society show with 142 episodes published.

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  Mental Health and the Mission of the Church

  Can Faith and Science Work Together? Two Christian Psychiatrists Respond

  Aug 25, 20261h 9m

  What happens when two Christian psychiatrists sit down with two pastors to tackle one of the most misunderstood conversations in the Church? In this powerful discussion, Dr. Baron Short and Dr. Ethan Ashley explore the intersection of faith, psychiatry, and brain science, challenging the false choice between trusting God and embracing modern mental health treatment. Together with Chip Judd and Joey Svendsen, they unpack why mental illness has often been treated differently than physical illness in Christian circles—and why that mindset is beginning to change.

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  Episode #120

  When Church Advice Hurts More Than It Helps

  Jul 1, 20261h 5m

  What happens when mental illness and faith become tangled together? In this episode of Mental Health and the Mission of the Church, Pastor Chip Judd, Joey Svendsen, Dr. Cassie Reid, and Christie Henderson have an honest conversation about intrusive thoughts, OCD, scrupulosity, depression, and the culture of mental health within the church. Whether you've personally struggled, love someone who has, or serve in church leadership, this episode is an invitation to replace simplistic answers with compassion, curiosity, and hope.

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  Episode #119

  A Candid Conversation with Mac Lake on Mental Health

  Jun 17, 20261h 9mS2

  Church leadership can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally demanding. In this episode, Pastor Chip Judd is joined by leadership coach and pastor Mac Lake for a conversation about mental health, ministry, and the importance of healthy boundaries. Together, they discuss the pressures many church leaders face, why isolation can be so damaging, and how creating margin in our lives allows us to serve others more effectively. Mac shares practical insights from years of ministry experience, including how learning to say "no" can protect both leaders and their families.

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  Episode #118

  Is it Depression.... Or Something Else?

  Jun 1, 20261h 16mS2

  <p>Mental health is more than a diagnosis. In this episode, Pastor Chip Judd and Dr. Baron Short explore four dimensions that shape our mental well-being: Disease, Disorder, Disconnection, and Disorientation. Joined by Pastor Chris Russo, who shares his experience with severe OCD, and Joey Svendsen, who opens up about a recent struggle with anxiety, the conversation offers an honest look at mental health through both scientific and spiritual lenses. </p>

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  Episode #117

  Faith vs. Mental Health? Not So Fast!

  May 11, 20261h 5mS2

  <p>This episode explores the growing divide between mental health conversations and the church, featuring Dr. Warren Kinghorn, a psychiatrist and professor with deep roots in Christian faith.</p> <p>Dr. Kinghorn draws a distinction between clinical mental health care and the church’s role in discipleship, while Chip Judd challenges the need for greater integration between the two.</p> <p>Ultimately, it’s a thoughtful, “iron sharpens iron” dialogue about how faith and mental health can work together—not in competition, but in partnership.</p>

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