The Intersection of Christianity and Mental Health (Feat. Joshua Kohl) - EP 128

Send us Fan MailCan Christians Take Medication and Still Have Strong Faith?On this episode of Walking With the Savior, John Merrill Kirkman welcomes Christian author and pastor Joshua Kohl to discuss his powerful new book, Still Faithful: When Prayer Meets Prescription. Josh shares his deeply personal journey through depression, ADHD, OCD, shame, addiction, and the difficult road to understanding that trusting God and seeking medical treatment are not opposing choices.After believing he had been miraculously healed, Josh stopped taking his medication, a decision that led to years of emotional instability, hidden struggles with pornography, alcohol, strip clubs, and an affair. With the support of his wife and a renewed relationship with Jesus Christ, he returned to treatment, rediscovered his identity through the Gospel of John, and found lasting hope. Together, John and Josh explore why mental illness is a real illness, why medication can be an act of faith rather than fear, and why no struggle can separate us from the love of Christ or disqualify us from serving Him.Order Joshua's book now at the link below:https://a.co/d/0ezonALDFollow Joshua at:https://www.facebook.com/joshua.kohlVisit Our Website: https://walkingwiththesavior.com/episodes/Listen to us on your favorite platform:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2414656Donations gladly accepted:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/WalkingwiththeSavior?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USEmail John: [email protected]:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:28 Still Faithful Big Questions02:54 Diagnosis and Hidden Struggles03:55 Lies About Worth and Ministry05:40 Prayer Culture and Shame07:54 Quitting Meds and Rollercoaster08:57 Micro Addictions and Dopamine Chase11:36 Belonging and Hitting Bottom14:59 Marriage Wake Up Call17:10 Clarity Through Medication and Scripture19:01 Finding Identity in John21:18 Peter’s Calling Turning Point21:59 How Jesus Sees You23:24 Is Jesus Real25:24 Faith And Medication28:28 Blacksmith In The Fire31:02 Not Disqualified33:14 Healing Looks Different34:52 Peter Still Himself38:53 Mental Illness Is Illness40:17 Youre Awesome Mission43:07 Final Blessing And Book#JesusChrist #MentalHealth #ChristianMentalHealth #Faith #Christianity #WalkingWithTheSavior #DepressionRecovery #Anxiety #ADHD #OCD #IdentityInChrist #Healing #GodsLove #Prayer #PrescriptionMedication #HopeInChrist #ChristianTestimony #OvercomingAddiction #SpiritualGrowth #WalkWithJesusSupport the show