POD 005 | Tom and Liz Nelson Mental Health and Spiritual Formation

Welcome to theFormed.life Podcast where we are all about deepening our formation in Jesus for all of life. In this episode we explore the intersection of mental health and spiritual formation as followers of Jesus. Tom and Liz Nelson join us for this important conversation. One in four of us will experience a mental health crisis in our lives. If we knew that one in four of our church family experienced this trauma, wouldn’t we want to know about it and have the church be a place that considers the unique needs of those dealing with these issues? Even if you never personally experience a crisis, your mental health and emotions are a part of how God made you and Jesus cares deeply about you as a whole person.In this conversation, we talk about:how to “undo the aloneness” in our livesthe coming together of theology and mental healththe importance of not just knowing God but being known by GodSome practical advice on what to look for in mental health professional Attachment theoryYou’ll hear us use the language of “attachment” and “attachment theory” a number of times. If you’re interested in learning more about attachment and how it affects your relationships with other people and with God. There are a couple of resources listed below.Podcast: Attachment: What It Is and Why It Matters So Much - Adam YoungPodcast: Our Attachment History & Relationship with God Curt ThompsonBook: Why You Do the Things You Do: The Secret to Healthy Relationships - Tim Clinton and Gary Sibcy