Charles Marsh

Charles Marsh, a University of Virginia professor and Bonhoeffer biographer, reflects on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life and moral urgency. He discusses how Bonhoeffer saw the church’s collapse, wrestled with costly action versus proclamation, and balanced pastoral care in dangerous politics. Marsh also shares stories of Mississippi preachers and Fannie Lou Hamer as modern parallels to faithful, nonneutral witness.

In this conversation, Charles Marsh, a Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies and author of 'Evangelical Anxiety: A Memoir', shares his journey from an upbringing steeped in evangelical dogma to a more compassionate understanding of mental health. He candidly discusses how religious teachings shaped his struggles with anxiety, often viewing his panic attacks through a lens of guilt. Marsh highlights the importance of re-evaluating faith, embracing therapy, and finding beauty in ordinary moments, urging a broader acceptance of mental health within religious communities.

Charles Marsh, Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia and author of 'Evangelical Anxiety: A Memoir', shares his journey of reconciling faith with mental health. He candidly discusses his childhood in the evangelical South, where he battled panic attacks and learned to distrust his own desires. The conversation explores the complexities of navigating mental wellness within strict religious frameworks, offering insights into vulnerability, storytelling, and finding beauty in everyday challenges.