Theology in the Raw Mental Health, Suffering, and the Gospel: Brenna Blain
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Aug 18, 2025 Brenna Blain, a contemporary theologian and author of the bestselling book *Can I Say That?*, joins the discussion on the intricate relationship between mental health and faith. She shares her personal battles with anxiety and the journey towards healing, emphasizing the importance of community in navigating suffering. Conversations dive deep into embracing our struggles and the need for vulnerability in the church, urging a more compassionate approach to mental health support. Blain also reflects on how personal experiences shape our understanding of faith and connection.
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Let Elders Handle Ministerial Accountability
- Submit public ministry to local church authority to protect both teacher and congregation.
- Let elders handle complaints and hold you accountable for pastoral mistakes.
Running Became A Compulsion
- Brenna turned running into a compulsion, escalating miles and scheduling life around workouts.
- That pattern led her care team to identify possible OCD and forced her to stop racing and running to remove an idol.
OCD Treatment Is Behavioral, Not Just Pills
- OCD has limited medication options; recovery focuses on interrupting obsessions and relinquishing compulsions.
- Diagnosis matters less than practicing the behavioral work that reduces compulsive cycles.
