Mental Health Isn’t a Lack of Faith | A Christian Perspective on Anxiety & Healing

December 28, 2025

Pastor Jordan Dunlap

Mental health struggles are more common than many of us realize — even in the Church. In this powerful and deeply honest message, “Unmasking Mental Health in the Church,” we confront the harmful myth that strong faith means never struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or neurodivergence. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical wisdom, this sermon invites believers to remove the masks they wear and embrace healing, honesty, and hope in Christ. You’ll hear: • Why mental illness is not a lack of faith • How Scripture speaks to anxiety, weakness, and renewal of the mind • The danger of toxic positivity in Christian spaces • Why prayer and the Bible matter — and why therapy, medication, and community can too • A vulnerable story of late-diagnosed autism and lifelong masking • How God uses our weakness for His glory Whether you’re personally struggling, supporting someone who is, or wondering how faith and mental health intersect, this message offers compassion, truth, and next steps toward healing.