In this episode of Supporting Sisters: A Biblical Approach to Mental Health, host Kim Chalmers dives deep into the importance of taking care of yourself mentally — from scripture-based self-care to emotional resilience through faith.

📖 Learn what the Bible says about mental health, hear stories of biblical figures who struggled emotionally, and gain practical tips for managing stress, anxiety, and burnout.

This episode offers encouragement for Christian women who are seeking peace, clarity, and strength — not only for themselves but so they can better support their sisters in Christ.

▶️ Topics include:

What is biblical mental health?

Verses about peace, trust, and resilience

Examples of mental distress in the Bible (David, Elijah, Jeremiah, Hannah, Jesus)

How to nurture your mental well-being as a woman of faith

Why self-care is not selfish — it’s spiritual stewardship

📌 Next episode: Boundaries — learning to say yes to God and no to guilt.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Opening & Welcome

00:35 – Introduction to Mental Health in a Biblical Context

01:15 – Recap of Episodes 1 & 2 (Physical & Spiritual Health)

02:05 – What Is Mental Health?

03:30 – Why Mental Health Matters to Christians

04:40 – Scriptures on Peace & Trusting God (Philippians 4, John 14)

06:00 – Finding Strength in God (Isaiah 41, 2 Timothy 1)

07:00 – Community Support & Bearing One Another’s Burdens (Galatians 6)

08:00 – Biblical Figures Who Struggled Mentally (David, Job, Elijah)

11:00 – More Examples: Jeremiah, Hannah, Ruth, and Jesus

14:40 – What We Learn from Their Struggles

15:45 – Benefits of Good Mental Health

17:00 – Practical Steps for Mental Self-Care

18:30 – When to Seek Professional Help

19:45 – Mental Health Is a Biblical Concept

21:00 – Why Women Struggle with Self-Care (And How to Change That)

22:00 – Final Encouragement & What’s Next (Boundaries)

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