Victory Fellowship Church Podcast

Have you struggled with Mental Health issues? “Elephants in the Room” is an annual sermon series where we face tough topics and sensitive subjects head on. In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson applies grace and truth to the topic of mental health. Mental Health is a topic within the church community that is either not talked about at all, or talked about incorrectly. There is a lot of shame and a lot of stigma around mental health issues, especially in church.  1 in 5 US Adults will experience a mental illness this year. Myths about Mental HealthMyth #1: Mental Health issues are a result of secret sin.Saul: 1 Samuel 16:14Nebuchadnezzar: Daniel 4:32 Jesus took the weight of sin and the penalty for sin for us. Galatians 3:13Myth #2: The key to fixing mental health issues is to pray and read your bible more. We have to be careful not to turn a beneficial spiritual practice into legalism. Myth #3: Taking medication is a lack of faithYou can take medication and pray for God to heal you.When neurotransmitter leve