Jesus and Your Mental Health

Everyone says theyre finebut what if youre not? Depression. Fear. Suicide. These are real battles, and the Bible doesnt shy away from them.

In 1 Kings 19, Elijah goes from calling fire down from heaven to collapsing under despair. Pastor Joby Martin and guest Rebecca Maxwell cut through the silence to confront the mental health crisis head-on. Youll hear raw truth, why the enemy attacks your mind, and how Jesus meets you in the darkest valleys.

The question iswill you keep pretending, or will you fight back with the truth of Gods Word?

Take Your Next Step:

If youre walking through a hard season, our Care Ministry would be honored to pray with you, connect you with trusted counselors, and walk alongside you toward hope in Christ. coe22.com/care

Special Guest:

Rebecca Maxwell, LMFT, combines 15 years of ministry experience with clinical counseling to bring biblically grounded mental health care to Jacksonville. She leads a counseling practice, speaks into church communities, and empowers believers to pursue emotional and spiritual well-being grounded in the identity of being beloved.

Episode Mentions:

Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-8
It Doesnt Make Sense Sermon Series
Jesus & Your Mental Health Book, Podcast and Book Study
Jacksonville Counseling Services
Here Tomorrow - Suicide Prevention Resources

Supplemental Resources From This Week:

From Brokenness to Freedom - Mason Story

Depression, Suicide, and Hope - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S22E6

Elijah Sermon Series

What We Discuss:

00:00 - Introduction: Hope for the Hurting
04:35 - Elijahs Fear and Flight (1 Kings 19:12)
11:30 - When Fear Paralyzes (1 Kings 19:34)
13:30 - Our Lord Knows How You Feel (Hebrews 4:15)
14:00 - Jesus Tempted Like Us (Matthew 26:38)
14:45 - The Reality of Our Enemy
18:17 - The Enemys Schemes (Ephesians 6:1015)
20:53 - Taking Every Thought Captive (2 Corinthians 10:35)
22:11 - Renewing Your Mind (Romans 12:2)
25:36 - Introducing: Rebecca Maxwell, LMFT,
27:22 - The State of Mental Health Today
30:11 - Doing the Next Right Thing
32:13 - Suicide Is Preventable
33:49 - Where Truth Is Found
34:10 - Rejecting the Lies with Gods Word
36:17 - Dont Walk Alone
36:50 - Encouragement from a Spouses Words
39:58 - Gods Care for Elijah (1 Kings 19:58)
46:57 - You Are Not Alone
49:48 - Closing Prayer