Navigating the Weird: Embracing Mental Health in a Spiritual World
Brandon SpainPublished on: 22/09/2024
On a recent episode of the Unrefined Podcast, Lindsy and I sat down with Dr. Natalie Atwell to talk about the intersection of mental health and spirituality—a topic we don’t discuss enough in church circles. I opened up about my own struggle with depression and anxiety, and we dove into the stigma that often surrounds mental health in Christian communities.
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