The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health
Cedar Creek Church

In the first deep-dive podcast of the Keeping Hope in Mind series, Dr. Jay Earles, Pastor Phillip, and Sam discuss the church’s role at the intersection of faith and mental health. Dr. Jay Earles, PsyD, ABPP is a clinical psychologist with a specialty (clinical health psychology) in assisting people with chronic medical conditions improve their well-being. He previously worked as a clinical psychologist in the US Army for over 20 years. Jay works with adults and couples to improve their lives and relationships. He has completed specialty training focused on helping people with chronic diseases and pain conditions.

Dr. Jay Earles, “If despair is the problem, and the antidote is hope…there’s no hope like the hope of Christ”

References: 

Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak: James 1:19 

Peter’s Teachings: Acts 4

Resources

Mental Health First Aid Training

Overflow Resources

Hope Community Counseling Center

Cedar Creek Church Care & Counseling Department