Mental Illness & Spiritual Formation - with Lauren King, Dave Verhaagen and Kevin Dixon

Explore how integrating psychology and faith can help the church overcome mental health stigma. Mike Erre is joined by mental health professionals Kevin Dixon, Lauren King, and Dr. Dave Verhaagen to debunk common misconceptions about mental health diagnoses and treatments within the Christian community. Key Takeaways: • Debunking Mental Health Myths – Addressing misconceptions about conditions like PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, and discussing the biological and psychological basis for these diagnoses. • Integrating Faith and Psychology – Understanding how faith and psychology can work together to promote holistic well-being rather than being at odds. • Navigating Mental Health in the Church – Emphasizing the importance of churches addressing mental health issues openly and compassionately. • Recognizing Healthy Church Leadership – Identifying markers of narcissism in church leadership and highlighting the significance of authenticity and openness to criticism. Guest Highlights: Kevin Dixon – Co-host of the Journey On My Mind podcast and pastor at Journey Church. Kevin shares insights on the role of mental health in spiritual communities. Lauren King – Psychologist specializing in eating disorders and co-founder of Southeast Psych Nashville. Lauren discusses the dangers of stigmatizing mental health treatment and the importance of early intervention. Dr. Dave – Co-founder of Southeast Psych Nashville and mental health professional. Dave explores the integration of faith and psychology and addresses the impacts of mental health misconceptions on individuals. Resources Mentioned: • Journey On My Mind Podcast – journeytn.com/media • Southeast Psych Nashville – southeastpsychnashville.com • Voxology Podcast – voxologypodcast.com Join the conversation and help break the stigma surrounding mental health in the church. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology Podcast on social media to stay connected. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy