Breaking Stigmas: Mental Health And Faith | Episode #2

Breaking Free: generational trauma and faith

Key points covered in today’s conversation: The dangers of silence and how generational trauma persists when not confronted. Creating faith-filled environments that encourage vulnerability and healing. Biblical examples of breaking generational curses (e.g., the story of Joseph and his family in Genesis). PSTD, How trauma affects your faith ( Trauma limits God) Trauma is experienced by witnessing or personal experiences. Ex. of emotional symptoms include shock, disbelief, fear, sadness, helplessness, shame, guilt and ultimately anger. Not everyone will develop PTSD from their experience.

Becoming purposeful: Discovering your purpose and building faith

Today, we’re talking about purpose. How to find it, why it’s important and why God wants us to be intentional about it. Our anchor scripture for this conversation is “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Boldly Clothed: Fashion, Faith And Expression

Welcome back to the Bible Babe Network where we have open and honest conversations about faith, mental health and the bible. We’re unapologetically breaking stigmas one conversation at a time. What we wear affects how we’re treated, especially in religious spaces. It can be hard to navigate the conversation of modesty and purity when the baseline is shame and vilification.

Breaking societal expectations: Women in leadership roles

Welcome back to the Bible Babe Network where we have open and honest conversations about faith, mental health and the bible. We’re unapologetically breaking stigmas one conversation at a time. Today we’re discussing a topic that’s personal: Society’s Expectations vs. Leadership for Women. As women, we’re told to ‘be confident but not bossy,’ ‘prioritize family but hustle like you’re childless,’ and heaven forbid you’re unmarried after 30, what’s wrong with you? God didn’t create women to shrink. Just look at Deborah in Judges 4, a judge, prophetess, and military strategist who led Israel to victory. She was a fearless leader with no apologies. So today, we’re calling out the double standards, the mental load of juggling it all, and even the backlash women face, We’ll also talk about how to lead boldly without burning out, and why God’s design for women defies society’s tiny boxes.

Breaking Stigmas: Mental Health And Faith | Episode #2

Many people within faith communities mistakenly view mental illness as a result of weak faith, sin, or lack of prayer rather than recognizing it as a legitimate health condition. Phrases such as “you just need to pray more” or “you must not trust God enough” unintentionally shame those who are struggling. Let’s talk about it.