Ep. 181 - The Quiet Battles: Mental Health and Your Church! w/Steve Midgley

Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!We all fight battles that other people can’t see. For some, it’s anxiety that never seems to quieten. For others, it’s the lingering effects of trauma, depression, grief or simply the relentless pressures of everyday life. Many Christians quietly wonder whether they should be coping better, praying harder or trusting God more. But what if those assumptions are part of the problem? What if the church could become a place where people no longer have to hide their struggles, but instead discover the hope of Christ through honest community and faithful care?In this deeply pastoral conversation, the Curious team sit down with pastor, counsellor and author Steve Midgley to explore how churches can respond to mental and emotional suffering with both biblical truth and genuine compassion. Together we discuss anxiety, stress, trauma, lament, the role of professional care, and how the gospel reshapes the way we understand suffering. Whether you’re walking through your own quiet battle, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting your church to become a place of greater grace and wisdom, this episode offers hope that is both realistic and deeply rooted in Scripture.Further ReadingHere’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a few articles that compliment this episode….https://bcuk.orghttps://www.cmf.org.ukWhat we’re reading?As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy! Steve Midgley—Understanding TraumaMental Health and Your Church Kelly M. Kapic—You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good NewsSend your questions or thoughts to: [email protected] us on Instagram @theologyforthecuriousFind us on TikTok: @theologyforthecurious