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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 34 MIN

Jesus and Therapy: Breaking the Silence around Mental Health and The Church with Rebecca Woodman- Episode 84

from The Bitter and The Sweet Podcast · host Kayla M. Cook

If you've ever thought or been told you should "just pray more" when it comes to your mental health, this conversation with my friend Rebecca Woodman is for you! Rebecca is a wife, mom, therapist, and founder and executive director of ChurchxCity, a nonprofit that partners with the local church to bring affordable, Biblically based, mental health counseling to the city of Charlotte.  Rebecca and I got to talk about the stigma around anxiety and depression in faith spaces, how the Church has historically not done a great job when it comes to navigating mental health issues, positive changes in that, and where we go from here. We talked about when it's time to see a counselor or therapist, how to find one, and pursuing emotional wellness in a way that is rooted in faith without shame.  Healing and wholeness matter deeply to God because people matter deeply to Him. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, spiritually exhausted from trying harder, or alone in your struggles, this episode will remind you faith and mental health can coexist.    LINKS Connect with Rebecca on Instagram Learn more about (or connect with!) ChurchxCity Connect with Kayla on Instagram Connect with the show on Instagram Become an email friend    

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