Elle Limebear: It's time to say goodbye to anxiety
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The UK is facing an epidemic of poor mental health. Even if you've never experienced depression or anxiety yourself, chances are you've got plenty of friends or family who have. For so many of us, poor mental health is a constant spectre hanging over our lives, making the simplest of tasks into a battle, and stopping us truly thriving.The Christian story can speak amazing healing into this darkness – but the church's record on mental health is far from spotless. Too often, people managing mental ill health can feel shamed or pressured, as though they're at fault for not believing enough in God's promises, or as though being a Christian should mean always being joyful and happy.So how do we sensitively and fruitfully bring the gospel of hope and redemption into the conversation about mental health? To explore this crucial topic, Grace and Paul chat to Elle Limebear, songwriter, worship leader, artist, and author of 'Say Goodbye to Anxiety'.Find out more about Elle's work at ellelimebear.co.uk
Released on 28 Oct 2024
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