Weeds in my Garden

It's Not Over

March 3, 2024 • Barry Park • Acts 16:27–34, Philippians 1:12–14, Philippians 2:5–11, 2 Corinthians 12:7–10

We have a good gardener, who will redeem the weeds in our garden. Just look at what he did in the lives of those who would launch the Philippian church! Barry unpacks this and how we can release the struggles, pain, trauma, etc. in our lives.

Guiding Young People Through Mental Health Challenges

February 25, 2024 • Josh Nelson • Deuteronomy 6:1–9

Show up in the lives of the next generation with kindness, availability, and a receptive spirit. Pastor Josh unpacks how the church can and should be on the front line of the mental health crisis.

Depression

February 18, 2024 • Kris Morrison • Lamentations 3:1–23

It's okay to not be okay, but it's not okay to stay that way. Pastor Kris unpacks what depression most often looks like and then provides a Biblical hope with practical tools.

Stress & Burnout

February 11, 2024 • Barry Park • 1 Kings 18—19, Matthew 11:28–30

Stress is NOT abnormal and we shouldn’t expect that we can avoid it, the issue is whether or not we are managing it in a healthy way. If we aren’t, it can lead to something else that is far more debilitating…burnout. The best thing that you can bring to the world (work, family, friends, faith) is a fully energized, rested, filled up you.

Suicide & Self Harm

February 4, 2024 • Barry Park, Dr. Stephanie Wick • Romans 3:23, Mark 12:31, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 139, Psalm 36:9

We all fall into one of 3 categories: someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, someone who may have suicidal thoughts, and someone who can support those hurting. Barry unpacks the theological questions often asked around suicide and Dr. Stephanie Wick walks through what we can know and do from a practical stand point.

Worry & Anxiety

January 28, 2024 • Barry Park • Matthew 6:25–34

We shouldn't and can't ignore #1 mental health challenge for women and the #2 for men (only behind substance abuse). The Bible doesn't either. Barry unpacks a passage from Sermon on the Mount and pairs it with practical steps from professionals.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay

January 21, 2024 • Barry Park • Luke 4:17–19, Matthew 9:35–38

If we're being honest, we aren't very honest. We tend to show people our roses of life, but hide the weeds. Barry unpacks Jesus' heart for all of us who need help & hope.

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