Breaking the Church Stigma Around Mental Illness: Jeff Dalton's Journey to Healing & True Faith

What happens when the place that's supposed to offer grace becomes the place that wounds you most?In this honest and courageous episode of The Making of Me Podcast, author and poet Jeff Dalton opens up about his deeply personal journey through depression, bipolar disorder, and the painful stigma he faced from church leaders who didn't understand his struggle — and how he found genuine healing and freedom on the other side.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Jeff's raw, unfiltered journey battling depression and bipolar disorder while navigating faithHow church stigma around mental illness caused deep wounds — and why that needs to changeThe harmful impact of leaders who shame instead of support those struggling with mental healthHow vulnerability and authentic faith became the bridge to Jeff's healing and freedomWhy a loving, grace-filled relationship with Jesus goes far beyond performance and perfectionWhy faithfulness — not flawlessness — is what truly matters in the eyes of GodIf you've ever felt shamed for your mental health, judged for your struggles, or rejected by the very community that should have held you — Jeff's story will remind you that you are seen, loved, and never too broken for grace.🔗 Learn more & connect with Jeff: http://www.expressionoftheheart.com/🔗 Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-dalton-22920524🔗 Get Jeff's book Spaces of the Heart — Poems and Devotionals: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5Y3XTJK📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it touched your heart🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood by a community that was supposed to support you? How did you find your way through?#MentalHealth #ChurchStigma #MakingOfMePodcast #JeffDalton #Faith #BipolarDisorder #Depression #Podcast #ChristianFaith #Healing #Vulnerability #Transformation #Grace #Inspiration #Wellness