Talks

Find sermons and talks about mental health with Christian perspectives. According to a LifeWay Research study, about half of evangelical Christians believe that prayer and Bible study alone can heal mental illness.

Yes, prayer and Bible study are very important for managing mental illness and in many cases, it may also require counseling and medication. The sermons and talks curated here aim to present the complexities of mental illness and all the parts of being human—social, physical, psychological, and spiritual.

Sermons

Mental Health Awareness – Pastor Derwin L. Gray interview with Dr. Daniel Amen
(Transformation Church, May 2016)

Healing the Fear to Look Within Series – Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith (Transformation Church, May 2019)

Mental Health Awareness – Pastor D.A. Horton
(Transformation Church, May 2018)

How to Get Unstuck – Sheila Walsh
(Transformation Church, May 2017)

Sermons Addressing Mental Health – a list from Key Ministry

Other Talks

Mental Health: Role of the Church

Dr. Henry Cloud

Dr. Henry Cloud and church leader Holly Wagner (Oasis LA) join Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to discuss the latest ChurchPulse Weekly trends and how the Church can rise to meet the mental, emotional and relational challenges their people are facing.

Seminars and Workshops

Grace for Troubled Minds: Christian Perspectives on Mental Health

A webinar that explores some of the unique challenges that Christian families face when trying to help a family member who struggles with some form of mental illness. Hosted by Tim Jackson with special guests Amy Simpson and Dr. Matthew Stanford.