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Bridging the Gap between Black Churches and Mental …

WEBThe National Alliance on Mental Illness provides resources on racism’s impact on well-being, suggestions on finding a therapist that is culturally competent, and a list of mental …

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The Role of Faith in a Mental Health Crisis

WEBDavid DeSteno’s How God Works (chapter 5) introduced me to this analogy around vaccines and medication in how we understand the role of religion in health.; Circa …

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Race and Health: The Intersection of Disadvantage

WEBShe tells the story of Kiarra, a young African American woman from Baltimore who faces the insurmountable obstacles of a social structure that is hostile to people of color. Growing …

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Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with

WEBThe church can and should be a place of refuge for those who experience mental illness. But many in our churches—from pastors to lay-leaders to the average person in the …

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When the Body Can Gather Again

WEBThese will most certainly preach—an active religious life correlates with improved mental and physical health, promotes prosocial and civic behaviors, and simply put, seems to …

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No Place for Them in the Therapy Room

WEBThe overall problem is massive and complex, but, in addition to the links below, here is a relatively simple first step to addressing it. The church can partner with scientists, …

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The Science of Relationships: Coping With Loss

WEBIn part 1 of our short series on relationships, Drew introduced us to attachment theory and its relevance for our faith; Wikipedia offers the most complete summary of religion and …

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Prescribing Church

WEBThe religion-vs.-science narrative persists in our wider culture, but that’s clearly a false narrative when it comes to the interface between religion and health. Study after study …

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Race and Generational Trauma

WEBSubscribe. The history of race in our country has led to significant generational trauma and that generational trauma negatively influences the health and well-being of persons of …

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Raising Our Spirits Together: Q&A with Dr. Addie Weaver

WEBWe are facing a mental health crisis. Nine out of 10 American adults recognize it. Addie Weaver, assistant professor of social work at the University of Michigan, believes …

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John Wesley and Science: Using Science to Serve the Poor

WEBA Holistic Approach. In Inward and Outward Health, Deborah Madden underscores that Wesley’s approach to medicine was grounded in a holistic understanding of the …

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The Wonderful Burden of Caregiving

WEBCaring for the Invisible Second Patient. How can the church help caregivers? Here are a few ideas: 1. Don’t forget the caregivers.Sometimes referred to as the “invisible second …

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When the Body Cannot Gather

WEBEach Friday, Wheaton’s Humanitarian Disaster Institute is hosting a webinar for churches on how to respond to COVID-19.; Creative ideas abound in this article about how …

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Psychology for Ministry: Embodying Community with Mark McMinn

WEBSarey: Switching gears now, do you think Christians should think about mental illness or mental health differently than how a non-believing person would?. Mark: There are …

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Francis Collins and the DNA of Faithfulness

WEBIn 2010, this world-renowned and bestselling atheist contracted esophageal cancer. Having heard this, Francis Collins, equally famous—in this case, as a voice for orthodox …

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Grateful for Gratitude

WEBLikewise, the science of psychology reminds us that when we practice gratitude, we live healthier and more fulfilling lives. I’m grateful for gratitude because, when we practice it, …

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Is the Scientific Study of Prayer Legit

WEBAs a prayer expert Kevin Ladd, notes, “The metaphysical core of prayer—what God does—is not accessible to science.”. Many outside of our churches and even some …

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On Being a Scientist as a Christian

WEBBioLogos has collected an excellent series of interviews with scientists who love God, follow Jesus, and serve the church. Here is just a taste of the kinds of things you will find in this …

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