Mental Health and the Mission of the Church

A new season of Mental Health and the Mission of the Church begins with the first of many conversations centered around Chip Judd’s upcoming book, Shades of Grace. In this episode, Chip and Joey Svensson explore what happens when grace moves beyond something we simply understand and becomes something we truly experience. They talk about their friendship, Joey’s mental health journey, the trap of performing and rule-keeping, and why some truths take time to move from our heads to our hearts. I...

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 illne...

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 wit...

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 exp...

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. GO HERE to be the amongst the first to ...