E70. Rested Souls: Mental Health, Sleep & Following Jesus - with Dr. Benjamin Long

In this episode of Chaplaincy on the Go, Josh sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long to explore the powerful connection between mental health, sleep, and a Jesus-centered spirituality. Together, they unpack how chronic sleep deprivation impacts the brain, amplifies anxiety, and disrupts emotional regulation.We talk about why exhaustion shrinks emotional margin, how the nervous system influences spiritual clarity, and why you candeeply love Jesus and still need better sleep and struggle with sleeplessness.But this conversation isn’t just neuroscience — it’s deeply spiritual.Scripture reminds us that God is not distant from our sleepless nights:“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for youalone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalms4:8If you’ve ever felt anxious, spiritually distant, mentally foggy, or emotionally reactive — this episode will help you understand why rest is not weakness. It is alignment.You’ll walk away with:A clearer understanding of how sleep affects mental and spiritual healthCompassion for your body and limitsPractical rhythms for improving sleepA renewed vision of rest as spiritual formationBecause sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do… is go to bed.Learn more about BenGet Ben’s BookLearn more about CarePortal