Our son Maximus turns 18 this week and joins us on the broadcast to answer your questions. He shares what it means to him to become a “man of God,” favorite childhood memories, his love for movies, art, and comedy, how he handles sensory overload and feelings of loneliness, his fears about college and the future, and a powerful word of encouragement to others on the autism spectrum about their worth and identity before God.
I then move into a Bible study in Philippians 1:7–8, looking at Paul’s longing and affection for the believers in Philippi and what that means for our own relational and emotional health. We talk about healthy bonds versus toxic attachment, why the idea that “Jesus is all I need, I don’t need people” is actually unhealthy and unbiblical, and how the church is meant to be a place of safe, affectionate, compassionate connection. I explore how our emotional world and relationships deeply affect our mental health, and why learning to love one another well is central—not optional—to walking with God.
I a also get a full, hilarious and unexpectedly tender update on the Church Lady and the Church Gentleman, including their Valentine’s dinner, bathroom-hiding, pastoral run-ins, and the surprising vulnerability that emerges between them.
In the live Q&A, we tackle real questions at the intersection of Bible, theology, and mental health, such as:
- What does it look like for a family to take part in communion? You don’t want to miss this….
- Are we “sinners saved by grace,” saints who sin, or both? How should we speak about our identity?
- How do we navigate compulsive, excessive prayer and constant repenting driven by OCD, and move toward real relationship with a loving Father?
- How should we process stories of spiritual abuse in the church without becoming paranoid, hypervigilant, or dismissive of real danger?
- What do we do when we’ve been hurt so deeply that we say, “I don’t want to love anymore”?
- How do we respond when a parent or authority speaks fearful or condemning words over our future relationships and marriage?
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