Very Bold Radio 5-7-22 with Mandisa

Getting to hear wisdom from Grammy winner Mandisa, who is working to bring awareness to mental health issues from a Christian perspective. She talks about her book and podcast “Out of the Dark” where she talks about the body of Christ, the word of God, and tackling depression and anxiety.  Time Stamps: 0:00-3:25 Intro to Mandisa’s interview. Recapping of how Mandisa uses her music, teachings, and writing as a way to share the gospel.  3:25-5:45 Host Steve Teel reveals the moments in Mandisa’s book that made him cry. Shows the impact and influence of her music.  5:45-8:00 A connection between how Steve was saved, and a special moment Mandisa shared with her friend. They both had to handle grief and disappointment when expectations of God were not met.  8:00-9:40 Understanding the importance of community and seeking people out, instead of isolating.  9:40-11:10 Mandisa’s advocation for professional counseling, and how God works through these people to build the body of Christ.  11:10-13:20 Experience of sharing hard things and being vulnerable while writing her new book “Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God’s Joy”.  13:20-14:30 Insight to how this journey had impacted her prayer life and actually embracing “quiet” time. Learning to take more time to listen to what God has to say.  14:30-17:00 Recognizing what God is saying and how he speaks using the Holy Spirit. Looking at communication with God as a continuous thing instead of a thing to check off your to of list.  17:00-20:40 Facing isolation during the pandemic, but also how isolation is dangerous to those who struggle with depression. Combatting isolation with community.  20:40-22:25 Identifying signs and indicators of depression hitting. Recognizing the “danger zone”.  22:25-23:50 How mental health issues and Christianity intersect through Mandisa’s podcast with a licensed professional.  23:50-26:00 What makes a “tribe” special and impactful. God wants you to have people and community.  26:00-28:15 Using the word of God to counteract panic attacks or anxiety.  28:15-29:50 Final words from Mandisa, Steve closing out the interview.  29:50-34:20 Reminder from Steve and Very Bold Podcast that Jesus came to be there in our weaknesses and in our struggles.    Standout Moments/Quotes 7:15 When you have undealt with grief, when you are not communicating with God about the things that are breaking your heart, that just brings ground for the enemy.  13:15 I am learning to do that and to let him in to those dark places because that is how the light starts to shine.  25:45 Do what is uncomfortable, and pursue it.  27:05 Counseling is not a sign of weakness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.