Faith & Mental Health: A Biblical Approach to Anxiety and Depression
What happens when a Christian mom feels too anxious or too heavy-hearted to parent well?
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Dr. Melanie Wilson—Christian psychologist, homeschool mom of six, and author of Training Aliens—joins Lori Lane to explore biblical and practical ways to understand anxiety and depression.
Together, they address the silent shame so many Christian parents carry, the signs your child may be struggling, and how to find real healing without compromising your faith.
Whether you’re in ministry, homeschooling, or simply doing your best to hold it all together—this episode offers clarity, compassion, and Christ-centered tools to help you move forward in strength.
Topics we cover:
-Biblical stories that normalize emotional suffering (Elijah, David, Paul)
-How to recognize signs of anxiety and depression in kids
-Why hiding struggles can damage the family system
-Practical steps to heal from mental health challenges—without fear or shame
-How to model faith to your children even when you feel weak
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be faithful.
Resources and links mentioned are below.
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Dr. Melanie Wilson is a Christian psychologist turned homeschool mom of six graduates. She podcasts at The Homeschool Sanity Show, is a featured speaker at the Great Homeschool Conventions, and is the author of Training Aliens Social & Emotional Skills Curriculum. She and her husband Mark have been married for over 30 years. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, tennis, and scrapbooking.
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