”You Can’t Just Pray It Away” with Pastor Edward Jackson

Episode 6 You Are Not Alone Part 4: Faith & Mental Health Pastor Edward Jackson joins Pastor George Nicholas to discuss the role of the church when it comes to addressing mental health. As members of the clergy, it's important to understand that you can't just pray away mental health concerns. Some struggles are best addressed by a mental health professional and as Pastors, we should be equipped with the resources to direct someone to the help they need. Pastor Nicholas and Jackson also share their own experiences with anxiety and depression and what the word of God has to say about suicide. Mentioned in this Episode "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health" by Dr. Rita Walker About the Guest Edward Jackson is Pastor of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Buffalo, NY. He holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Morehouse College, a Master of Divinity Degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (Lombard, IL) and a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. Pastor Jackson has had the privilege to preach in various cities across the United States, and Kenya. He is also an instructor for the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. He has a passion for counseling and helping people in the church and in our community. Pastor Jackson is affiliated with many organizations in our city and nation. However, the two closest to his heart are his fraternity, The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County. He is the very proud husband and father. “To God be the Glory, for the things HE has done" - Pastor Edward Jackson Find Pastor Edward Jackson, Jr. on these platforms: Facebook  @FriendshipBaptistChurch Youtube Friendship Baptist Buffalo In its effort to create a community of care, the Buffalo Center for Health Equity is hosting a 4-week series of conversations entitled You Are Not Alone, a public space to talk about self-harm, suicide and what it means to live. Visit www.buffalohealthequity.org to register for this free virtual event. If you or someone you know is thinking of harming themselves, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free support at 1-800-273-8255. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices