Tag: Mental Health
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We Need More Songs Like “Worn” on Christian Radio
I remember my first introduction to contemporary Christian music and CCM radio. I don’t remember where I was or who I listened to, but I remember my mind being blown. Having until then only heard hymns or southern gospel in the church, I had no idea that Christian music could sound like what I listened…
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Christian Parents: Talk to your kids about their mental health.
Chrisitan parents, the kids are not alright. And they haven’t been for awhile. In 2012, I was 16 years old, and just beginning to deal with severe anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. At the time, I thought I was the only one because no one else was talking about it. Now, 10 years later, I…
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7 Things Christians with Mental Illnesses are Tired of Hearing
The mental health conversation has come a long way, even in the 10 years or so since I was diagnosed. There’s now a strong community of voices speaking out about their experiences who refuse to be silenced by stigma. Yet the stigma persists, especially, unfortunately, within the church. There’s a unique set of questions and…
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Asking God to Sit With You When Words Won’t Come
TW: anxiety attack At the beginning of the year, my anxiety was at an all-time high. The destruction and death toll of 2020 weighed heavy on my mind, and the uncertainties of the future were not lost on me. More often than not, I preferred to hide from the outside world. I struggled to shut…
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BOOK PREVIEW | Jesus Can Relate
Thank you all for your support and feedback on my previous Book Preview posts. All the craziness of 2020 has slowed down my writing process quite a bit, but I’m hoping to get back on track. Here’s an excerpt from one of my favorite parts so far, chapter 5, which is entitled “Jesus Can Relate”…
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MUSINGS VLOG | Marriage + Mental Health (Feat. Josh)
**FULL VIDEO THIS TIME** Apologies for the cutoff last time. This is the full, 17-minute vlog. A vital aspect of mental health that isn’t often discussed is how it affects relationships. Depression and anxiety can make marriage more difficult, but a great partner can make both more bearable. In this episode, I sat down with…
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MUSINGS VLOG | “Why are you trying to do this without me?”
I was drowning in anxiety and life changes, but God used someone else’s story to speak to me in a very real way. What are you trying to do without God?
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Caring for Your Temple
I struggle with self-care. Don’t get me wrong; I can light a candle and take a long, hot shower with the best of them. Having lived with anxiety, I know all the tricks to temporarily melt away stress. What I’m talking about goes much deeper. I struggle to treat what God has given me with…
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MUSINGS VLOG: Mental Health Testimony, Part 2
CW: mention of self-harm, suicide. If the church is going to become a place where we can be open and honest about our mental health, it’s got to start with me. Check out part two of my mental health testimony: what I’ve struggled with and what God has brought me through.
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Find Your Simon
*Adapted from All Who Are Heavy Laden: Hope in the Gospel for Depression and Anxiety For many of us, life is hard lately. As a worldwide pandemic rages on, school children figure out how to learn and socialize among stringent guidelines and fear. New graduates must find ways to support themselves as jobs are scarce.…
Madison J. Caplinger 