Faith and Mental Health: Breaking the Silence in the Church
In Episode 5 of the Substance of Faith podcast, host Rudy Swigart gets real about a question many of us wrestle with silently: When do you finally admit it’s time to get help? Whether you’re battling anxiety, addiction, unresolved childhood trauma, or spiritual burnout, this episode offers signs that you may be at a breaking point—and why that can actually be your breakthrough.
Rudy shares a heartfelt story of a Christian leader facing debilitating panic attacks and how the journey toward healing began with a single, courageous decision to stop isolating and start talking. He unpacks the hard truth that stuffing pain doesn’t make it disappear—it just makes it show up in other ways. But through raw confession, community, and Christ-centered support, recovery is not only possible; it’s promised.
Key takeaways include:
• 5 signs it’s time to talk to someone
• Why physical and emotional decline are spiritual signals
• How isolation deepens suffering—and connection begins healing
• What Scripture says about uncovering pain, so God can cover it with grace
• A call to stop surviving and start healing
This episode is sponsored by Still Waters Recovery Center in Huntington Beach, CA—a Christ-centered intensive outpatient program offering professional, faith-based support for those ready to begin the journey of recovery.
Whether you’re a churchgoer, a leader, or someone silently struggling in the shadows, Substance of Faith brings you real stories, biblical truth, and hope for healing.
You’re not alone. And you’re not beyond help.
“The Lord will uncover what we try to cover; not to shame us, but to heal us.” - Rudy Swigart
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