Jesus and Your Mental Health – Details, episodes & analysis

Today Rebecca is joined by Emily Yi from Jacksonville Creative Therapy to talk about supporting emotionally intense teens and young adults.

We'll explore this intensity or "emotional overexcitability," and explore how it shows up, and why intensity can be a strength rather than a flaw.

You'll receive guidance and practical tips for supporting the emotionally intense child in your life, and learn to recognize the signs that indicate further help is needed.  For more information on Emily, visit https://jacksonvillecreativetherapy.com/ Visit https://www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com/ to order your copy of Rebecca's book or to find out more about her practice. 

This episode explores why people experience and express emotions differently—how upbringing, culture, biology, and personality shape our comfort with feeling. 

You'll learn some practical tools including expanding your emotional vocabulary with a feelings wheel, using music and story to tune into feelings, slowing down to check feelings against facts and faith, and small practices to widen your window of tolerance and deepen connection. For more information please visit jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

Today on the podcast we discuss body image, societal pressures, and how our faith guides us towards a healthier view of ourselves. In this episode, we delve into the cultural standards of beauty, the importance of focusing on overall health rather than appearance, and the dangers of extreme dieting and disordered eating. 

For more information or to pre-order Rebecca's upcoming book, Jesus and Your Mental Health, go to jesusandyourmentalhealth.com. 

Join us for part two of "Jesus and Your Mental Health" with Pastor Joby Martin, lead pastor and founder of the Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. We dive into the overlap of faith and mental health, connecting biblical teachings with practical psychology.

We’ll tackle spiritual warfare, mental struggles, and how to tell them apart, plus Pastor Joby’s no-nonsense approaches to dealing with mental health challenges. We will also cover parenting in the age of screens, with Rebecca and Pastor Joby exploring how to address mental health in families—spiritually and practically.

Please visit jesusandyourmentalhealth.com for more on Rebecca, the podcast, and her upcoming book.

Friends and listeners, we're excited to share that you can now pre-order Rebecca's new book, Jesus and Your Mental Health! 

This book will be an incredible resource to help you integrate God's Word and modern science to help you find peace and live the life that God intends you to live. 

With your pre-order you'll receive a complimentary discussion guide to help you delve deeper into the book's teachings, a perfect tool for Bible study groups or personal reflection.

Please visit JesusAndYourMentalHealth.com to secure your copy and start your journey towards understanding the connection between faith and mental wellness.

Welcome to part 1 of this 2-part conversation with Pastor Joby Martin from the Church of Eleven22 (www.coe22.com). Pastor Joby is not only neighbor and friend to Shawn and Rebecca, he is our pastor and brings incredible insight into walking out holistic health from a biblical perspective. 

For more information about Rebecca's practice or her upcoming book, go to www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

Part 2 of a 2-part conversation on marriage. In this episode, Rebecca and Shawn Maxwell, together with Jonathan and Aubrey Vinke, continue their discussion on several questions and issues related to marriage, including submission and sex.  This episode may not be appropriate for young listeners, so listener discretion is advised. 

If you would like more information on Rebecca Maxwell or her practice, please visit www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com. 

In this episode, we dive into the first part of a two-part series on marriage, where Rebecca and Jonathan are joined by their spouses: Rebecca's husband Shawn and Jonathan's wife Aubrey. 

Join us as we explore the challenges couples face, like dealing with past traumas and learning effective communication. Whether you're just starting your journey or decades in, learn how to push back against the many things that threaten your most important relationship, all while cultivating a heart rooted in gospel truths.

For more information about Rebecca, this podcast, and her upcoming book, go to jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the profound impact that our family of origin has on our mental and emotional development. Drawing connections between childhood experiences and adult behaviors, we explore the notion of neuroplasticity and how our early years can shape us in unexpected ways.

From the concept of attachment theory to understanding family systems through the lens of Erickson's Eight Stages of Development, we reflect on how familiar patterns can influence our relationships and self-perception.

Whether you're seeking to understand family dynamics or looking for ways to heal and grow beyond your upbringing, this episode offers insights and hope for navigating your personal development journey. For more information about Rebecca, this podcast, and her upcoming book, go to jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

As we enter a new year, a time when self-improvement is on everyone's mind, it's crucial to address how trauma can affect our efforts toward personal growth. We'll define the overused term "trauma," distinguish between 'big T' and 'little T' traumas, and explore their impacts on mental health.

Join us in understanding the emotional responses to significant events and how early intervention can mitigate long-term consequences. Discover how trauma manifests in behavior and how to recognize and process it. We'll discuss therapeutic approaches, the importance of hope in healing, and the balance between medication and psychotherapy.

For more information about Rebecca, this podcast, and her upcoming book, go to jesusandyourmentalhealth.com