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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 30 MIN

Anxiety and Depression: Faith Doesn't Always Fix It

from Encounters at the Well · host Amy Donathan

What happens when faith feels strong on the outside… but anxiety and depression are loud on the inside?In this honest conversation, we’re talking about the real struggle so many Christian women face with mental health and why battling anxiety or depression does not mean your faith is weak. We dive into the intersection of faith and mental health, the role the church can play in healing, and why therapy can be a beautiful tool God uses in the process.We also look at biblical examples of people who struggled deeply and remind ourselves that God is not intimidated by our pain, questions, or hard seasons.If you’ve ever felt ashamed for struggling, this episode is for you. You are not failing God. You are human, deeply loved, and worthy of support and healing.✨ Takeaways:• Faith and mental health are not in competition• Struggling mentally is not a sign of spiritual failure• Therapy and biblical truth can work together• God meets us with compassion in our hardest momentsI pray this conversation encourages you to take one more step toward healing, freedom, and hope. 🤍

What happens when faith feels strong on the outside… but anxiety and depression are loud on the inside?In this honest conversation, we’re talking about the real struggle so many Christian women face with mental health and why battling anxiety or depression does not mean your faith is weak. We dive into the intersection of faith and mental health, the role the church can play in healing, and why therapy can be a beautiful tool God uses in the process.We also look at biblical examples of people who struggled deeply and remind ourselves that God is not intimidated by our pain, questions, or hard seasons.If you’ve ever felt ashamed for struggling, this episode is for you. You are not failing God. You are human, deeply loved, and worthy of support and healing.✨ Takeaways:• Faith and mental health are not in competition• Struggling mentally is not a sign of spiritual failure• Therapy and biblical truth can work together• God meets us with compassion in our hardest momentsI pray this conversation encourages you to take one more step toward healing, freedom, and hope. 🤍

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