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EP 130: Mental Wellness & Christianity with Emy More Brookins

Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 13m

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Can we love Jesus and still struggle with anxiety, depression, or OCD? This week I’m joined by Emy Moore Brookins, host of the Saved Not Soft podcast and someone I love like a little sister, for a conversation about mental health, church hurt, and trusting God through suffering.Emy opens up about recent diagnoses, her experience with spiritual abuse, and how she’s navigating therapy while remaining rooted in her faith. Together, we talk about the stigma surrounding mental health in Christian spaces, the freedom of being honest about what you’re facing, and what it looks like to seek help while trusting the Lord.We discuss social media, the pressure to perform, and protecting intimacy with…