PHILIPPIANS 6:6-7, NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER: Lord, I bring my worries to You. Let Your peace guard my heart.
PSALM 34:18, NIV
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
PRAYER: Father, meet me in my brokenness and lift me with Your presence.
JOHN 11:35, NIV
Jesus wept.
PRAYER: Jesus, You know my sorrow. Comfort me as I mourn.
ROMANS 8:1-2, NIV
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
PRAYER: Lord, remind me that I am free and forgiven.
MATTHEW 11:28-30, NIV
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
PRAYER: Jesus, I rest in You today.
1 PETER 2:9, NIV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
PRAYER: Father, help me believe who You say I am.
PSALM 4:8, NIV
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
PRAYER: God, as I lay down to sleep, relax the tension of my body and calm the restlessness of my mind. Grant me restful sleep and let your peace surround me.

Worship & Spiritual Practices

- What is one thing I am thankful for today?
- What joy does Jesus bring me today?
- How can I cling to God’s peace today?
- Where did I sense God’s presence today?
- How has God shown up for me today?
Taking intentional time each week to stop, rest, delight, and worship.
Poetry by Jan Richardson
Weeds In My Garden Playlist
DBS Guide

Church Based Resources:

Small Group Studies

Celebrate Recovery

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

Grace Alliance

Trauma Healing: American Association of Christian Counselors

Grief Share

Addiction: The Genesis Process

Stephen Ministries

Stephen Ministries trains lay volunteers to offer one-on-one, confidential spiritual care—often through local churches.

Available locally in the Central Ohio area through Tri-Village Christian Church and Reynoldsburg Community Church

Podcast Recommendations:

**LISTEN, LEARN, & HEAL**

Podcast, book, and app recommendations for adults.

The Faith Filled Therapy podcast explores the connection between biblical wisdom, neuroscience, therapy, and theology to support emotional wellbeing and meaningful inner change.
Each episode offers practical insights on renewing the mind, shifting thought patterns, and understanding the nervous system—grounded in both scripture and psychological science.
Whether you're curious about how faith and mental health can work together or looking for thoughtful, evidence-based tools to support everyday life, this podcast offers a grounded and insightful approach to personal growth.

The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. A production of the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship, show host Christine Chappell invites Christian authors, ministry leaders, and seasoned biblical counseling professionals to help listeners apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyday challenges.

New Life LIVE is America’s #1 Christian counseling call-in podcast. As a radio program that started in 1988, many people have received help. The hosts are counselors and psychologists answering callers questions about all areas of relationships, addiction and mental health, and how faith is impacted.

Many pastors and church leaders today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated that their churches don’t seem to be making mature disciples. The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast explores the paradigms and practices leaders need to transform their church culture and multiply deeply changed disciples.

Looking for a Christian mental health podcast that tackles anxiety, depression, and emotional resilience with raw honesty and biblical hope?
Sunburnt Souls is where faith and mental health meet real life.

Our stories inspire perspective, wisdom and faith. On the 1 Moment Wiser podcast, guests tell of times God worked vividly in their lives, and author Kristi Bridges helps you discover and share your own "God at Work" stories. Join us as we explore mental health from a Christian perspective and hear inspirational stories that uplift and encourage you to share your "God at Work" story, too!

Welcome to slo, the guided prayer podcast — Helping you relate to God through listening and reflective prayer. This is facilitated space for you to slow down and be still in the presence of God. Whether you are listening with a group, on your way to work, cleaning your house, or in a focused time of devotion, may your heart and mind be filled with peace.

Hosts Robert Vore & Dr. Holly Oxhandler discuss the intersection of Christianity and mental health. Guests include pastors, ministry workers, mental health professionals, and more.

On the Resilience & Other Things podcast with Chris Morris, Chris shares the wisdom he’s learned as a lifelong sufferer of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Together, we’ll explore how we as Christians can navigate the difficulties of life without avoiding the hard questions about God, life, and mental illness.

Faith Based Mental health is a podcast that is all about your mental health and well-being. Our desire is to help you become the person that you strive to be, free of the mental health issues that have been dragging you down.

A Sacred Sorrow
Spurgeon’s Sorrows: Realistic Hope for Those who Suffer from Depression
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
I love Jesus, But I want to Die
Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission
Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry
Afraid of All the Things: Tornadoes, Cancer, Adoption, and Other Stuff You Need the Gospel For
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode - and into a Life of Connection and Joy
Strong Like Water Guided Journey: A Compassionate Path to True Flourishing
Breath as Prayer: Calm your Anxiety, Focus your Mind, and Renew your Soul

App Recommendations:

Welcome to your versatile and practical mental fitness toolkit. Designed for minds of all ages and stages, the new Smiling Mind App helps you learn the skills that promote mental wellbeing and create the habits to thrive.

Pray wherever life takes you - whether you're on a busy commute, taking a quiet walk, or simply finding a moment of stillness in your day. Our app is designed to accompany you on your spiritual journey, offering guided prayers and reflections that fit seamlessly into your daily routine.
A new prayer session is produced every day. It is not a 'Thought for the Day', a sermon or a bible-study, but rather a framework for your own prayer.
Lasting between ten and thirteen minutes, it combines music, scripture and some questions for reflection.

Christian Meditation to Transform Your Life

Open and close each day with God: Lectio 365 is a completely free daily devotional app to help you pray the Bible every day.
Tune into God’s presence and peace by slowing down, meditating on scripture, listening to God and praying for 10 minutes in the morning and evening.

A simple way to connect with God in the middle of your busy day.
From John Eldredge, the New York Times Best Selling Author of Wild at Heart and Captivating.
Based on the One Minute Pause chapter of his new books “Get Your Life Back” and “Resilient”, this app invites you into the simple practice of releasing everything to God, restoring your union with God and inviting him to fill you.

RESOURCES FOR TEENS:

Here’s a thoughtfully curated, biblically grounded collection of **resources and tools for teens struggling with mental health**, with a focus on **faith-based support** and local options in **Columbus, OH**, especially tailored to families and adolescents seeking guidance.

Counseling & Therapy Services:

Wellspring Counseling (Central Ohio Youth for Christ)

Provides licensed, Christ-centered counseling for adolescents and families, integrating clinical expertise with faith-based values.

More Life Care

A community partnership offering free, faith-aligned or clinical counseling for teens and families, especially those impacted by trauma and violence.

Cornerstone Family Services

A non-profit offering Christian counseling for teens, individuals, and families—includes sliding-scale or pro bono options based on financial need.

Crossroads Counseling Group

Offers faith-based adolescent and family counseling, with satellite services near Columbus at North High Street.

Rose + Thorn Counseling

Focuses on integrating biblical truth with evidence-based care, supporting teens through struggles like anxiety, relational stress, or spiritual confusion.

Live Wellness Center

Provides Christian clinical counseling, allowing discussions of faith, hope, and redemption within therapeutic treatment upon request.

Directions Counseling and Coaching

Offers Christian counseling tailored for teenagers experiencing depression, grief, behavioral issues, and more.