Ever feel like you should be doing something to help people struggling with anxiety and depression... but you're not a counselor, so what can you actually do?

In this conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn (social researcher and author of "When Hurting People Come to Church"), we're talking about the mental health crisis overwhelming our communities, and why YOU are part of the solution (yes, even without a counseling degree).

Shaunti shares shocking statistics: 60 million Americans have diagnosed mental health disorders, and 30 million of them aren't getting any help. Counselors are overwhelmed. Pastors are maxed out. But there's a church on every corner with caring people who could step in—if they just knew how.

We talk about what it actually looks like to help (hint: it's simpler than you think), how to be vulnerable so others feel safe opening up, and how to know when God is tapping you on the shoulder versus when it's guilt driving you.

This episode is for you if:
• You want to help hurting people but feel unqualified or untrained
• You're overwhelmed by all the needs and don't know where to start
• Someone in your life is struggling and you don't know what to say
• You're too busy for "one more thing" but feel guilty about it
• You want to make a difference but think that's someone else's job

Shaunti gives practical guidance on starting simple (just listening matters!), being vulnerable first to create safe spaces, and recognizing when God is calling you to set aside your to-do list.

Plus, we tackle the reality that God will never give you more than 24 hours worth of tasks in a day so if you're constantly overwhelmed, you might be doing things He hasn't actually called you to.

If you've ever thought "I wish I could help but I don't know how," this conversation is for you.

📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED:
Shaunti's book: "When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis" https://amzn.to/4qTRliH (affiliate)

🔗 CONNECT WITH SHAUNTI & GET FREE RESOURCES:
Website: https://Shaunti.com
Free Church Cares Kit (listening training, intake forms, workbooks): https://TheChurchCares.com

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