Mental Health and the Mission of the Church

The Crossroads of God's Power and People's Pain

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 th

Can Faith and Science Work Together? Two Christian Psychiatrists Respond

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,

When Church Advice Hurts More Than It Helps

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.

A Candid Conversation with Mac Lake on Mental Health

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

Is it Depression.... Or Something Else?

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,

Faith vs. Mental Health? Not So Fast!

This episode explores the growing divide between mental health conversations and the church, featuring Dr. Warren Kinghorn, a psychiatrist and professor with deep roots i

A Psychiatrist’s Encounter with Jesus

What happens when cutting-edge science collides with a life-changing encounter with Jesus? In this episode of Mental Health and the Mission of the Church, Joey and I are

Hard Lessons from Burnout and What Comes After.

In this episode of Mental Health and the Mission of the Church, Pastor Scott Sauls shares his journey through burnout and recovery, offering honest insight into the press

From Pulpit to Practice: Mental Health as Discipleship

What if mental health wasn’t separate from discipleship… but essential to it? Chip Judd, Pastor Armando, and Dr. Chris Adams explore how the church can better care for pe

Why Pastors Should See a Therapist

In this episode of Mental Health and the Mission of the Church, Chip Judd and guests explore the growing conversation around mental health within the church. Through pers

Fake Vulnerability | A Chip Mini

In this mini episode, Chip Judd and Chip Henderson unpack the idea of “fake vulnerability” — the kind of honesty that sounds transparent but still keeps people at a safe

From Crisis to Culture: Building a Mentally Healthy Church| Part 2

In Part 2 with Chip and Christie Henderson, the conversation shifts from personal mental health struggles to the broader impact of emotional health on church leadership a

From Crisis to Culture: Building a Mentally Healthy Church | Part 1

Chip Judd and Joey Svendsen sit down with Chip and Christy Henderson for an honest, deeply personal conversation about mental health in ministry. This episode is a remind

Unlocking Your Brain: The Role of Dopamine

In this conversation, Hannah Bookbinder discusses the critical role of dopamine as a neurotransmitter in executive functioning. She explains how dopamine is necessary for

Is the Church Failing at Its Mission?

The church talks a lot about discipleship but what if we’re overlooking something essential? In our latest episode of Mental Health and the Mission of the Church, we sit

Understanding the Spectrum of Autism

In this conversation, Chip Judd, Joey Svendsen, and Jen Jackson explore the intersection of mental health and autism. Jen shares her personal journey of discovering her a

The story behind the lungs that saved my life

He shot himself. And the lungs that once gave him life… gave life again. This story isn’t easy—but it’s full of redemption, faith, and the power of generosity in the fac

Reforming Church Leadership for Better Mental Health

In this powerful episode, Chip Judd and Joey sit down with Armando Palazzo—a licensed pastor and therapist who works with church leaders around the world. Together, they

How to Lead with Honesty and Heart | 4 Pastor's Perspectives

What happens when pastors get real about mental health, community, and the messiness of leadership? In this episode, Chip Judd, Josh Roberts, Virgil Sierra, and Joey Sven

The Role of Medication in Mental Wellness

In this conversation, Chip Judd, Chris Russo, and Joey discuss the complexities of mental health, particularly in the context of church leadership. They explore personal