Christians and Mental Health

Joshua holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in professional counseling, is a certified pastoral counselor, and currently works as a certified mental health therapist in the state of Mississippi with over seven years of experience in the field. Joshua is currently pursuing a doctorate of ministry degree. Questions asked on The Podcast: -Why isn’t the church talking about mental health? -In your opinion, should more Pastors learn about psychology? -What makes Christians (especially in the African-American community) shy away from Counseling and Therapy? -Can you expound on this from your blog post Wilt Thou be Made Whole? “It’s time to stop having all of these major conferences (leadership conferences, men’s and women’s conferences, singles conferences, marriage conferences, etc.) and not having ANY component on mental health. People are suffering in silence while we’re “having church” and raising offerings.” [Did I just say that?]