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Post-traumatic church syndrome? Yep, it’s a thing.

Post-traumatic church syndrome? Yep, it’s a thing.

How does one heal from wounds inflicted by institutional Christianity?

TheologyJonathanAugust 31, 2015Barna Group, Buddhism, Christianity, church, empty nest, health, interfaith, Jesus, meditation, mental health, mid-life crisis, Orthodox, post-traumatic church syndrome, Reba Riley, religion, Spirituality

What Your Body Knows About God

What Your Body Knows About God

Author Rob Moll says, "What we know from reading our Bibles, we see at work in our bodies."

CultureJonathanOctober 31, 2014biology, body, brain, children, drugs, health, Jonathan Merritt, Love, parenting, porn, Rob Moll, Science, worship

Pastor Perry Noble Admits Depression, Suicidal Thoughts

Pastor Perry Noble Admits Depression, Suicidal Thoughts

A prominent pastor admits his mental health problems while encouraging struggling Christians.

CultureJonathanMarch 2, 2014anxiety, Christianity, church, depression, health, Jonathan Merritt, medicine, mental health, Perry Noble, suicide, Tyndale House Publishers, worry

Creating Healthy Life Patterns: An Interview with Mark Batterson

Creating Healthy Life Patterns: An Interview with Mark Batterson

The pastor and bestselling author talks about productivity, prayer, and creating healthy patterns.

CultureJonathanJune 20, 2013balance, Circle Maker, health, Jonathan Merritt, margin, Mark Batterson, National Community Church, prayer, productivity, rest