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Caring for Minds and Souls: Essential Mental Health Topics for the Church

By dsonnenberg on June 11, 2026 • ( 0 )

Short posts that offer guidance on important mental health topics for use in church newsletters and other ministry communications.

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Mental Health in the Church: A New 13-Part Series

By dsonnenberg on June 7, 2026 • ( 0 )

Mental health challenges are present in every congregation, yet many churches still feel uncertain about how to respond. This series is designed to help pastors, leaders, and members think biblically, speak carefully, and act wisely in the care of people who are suffering.
When Addiction and Mental Struggle Meet: Helping Our Church Care for the Person, Not Just the Problem (Part 9 of 13)

By dsonnenberg on June 7, 2026 • ( 0 )

Many people in the church carry hidden pain: anxiety that keeps them awake, depression that makes every day feel heavy, or trauma that flares up in quiet moments. For some, that pain is tangled up with addiction—alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, or other patterns that feel impossible to break.
When Faith and Struggle Meet: How Christian Faith Can Help People Who Are Weary Inside (Part 2 of 13)

By dsonnenberg on May 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

Many people in the church carry hidden pain: anxiety that keeps them awake, depression that makes every day feel heavy, or trauma that flares up in quiet moments. Some of them also carry a second burden: fear that their struggle means they don’t have enough faith, that they’re not praying hard enough, or that God is distant from them.
Why Hidden Pain Matters in Our Church: Learning to Care for People Who Are Weary Inside (Part 3 of 13)

By dsonnenberg on May 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

Many people in our church carry hidden pain: anxiety that keeps them awake, depression that makes every day feel heavy, or trauma that flares up in quiet moments. They don’t always share this, because they fear being told they just need to pray more, have more faith, or stop struggling.

Emphasizing mental health in our church is not about building a program; it’s about learning to care for people who are already hurting.
When People Feel Ashamed About Their Mental Struggles: Creating a Safe Place in Our Church (Part 1 of 13)

By dsonnenberg on May 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

Many people in our church carry hidden pain: anxiety that keeps them awake, depression that makes every day feel heavy, or trauma that flares up in quiet moments. Some of them hide this pain because they’ve been made to feel ashamed—told (directly or indirectly) that their struggle is a sign of weak faith, not enough prayer, or even sin.
Neurodivergence in the Church: Welcoming People Who Are Wired Differently (Part 11 of 13)

By dsonnenberg on May 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

Many people in the church are neurodivergent—such as having autism, ADHD, dyslexia, NVLD, or other conditions that affect how they think, learn, communicate, and experience the world. They often feel misunderstood, struggle in typical church settings, and stumble over social expectations. Instead of feeling welcomed, they may feel like they’re “not doing church right” or that they’re too much trouble.

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