Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
Someone in your life is silently struggling. Here’s what to do.
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What do you do when someone you love is clearly struggling, but you don't know how to help (and you're secretly worried about making it worse)? Most of us aren't ignoring hurting people because we don't care. We're just completely overwhelmed. We don't want to say the wrong thing. We don't feel qualified. And honestly, we assume this is what pastors and professional counselors are for. Except they can't keep up. People are hurting at a scale we've never seen before. Anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness, grief... it's everywhere. And there aren't nearly enough counselors to see everyone who needs help. For perspective: 25 million people aren't getting help for severe anxiety alone. That's more than the entire population of Florida. So what are we supposed to do? ​ Today on the podcast, I'm talking with bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn about how we, the church body, can step up and stand in the gap when those around us are hurting (and professional help isn't always an option). In this episode, we talk about:
​ You don't have to become a counselor. You don't have to have perfect words. You don't have to carry someone's entire life. But you can be the person who checks in. Who listens. Who doesn't flinch when someone's hurting. This episode will show you where to start (in a way that actually helps, not harms). ​ Where to Listen:
​ --Brittany Ann Equipping Godly Women ​ ​ p.s. If this hit home for you... Maybe you're watching someone you love spiral and you feel completely helpless. Maybe you're tired of not knowing what to say or when to step in. Shaunti's book, When Hurting People Come to Church, will show you exactly what to do. Not vague encouragement. Actual, practical guidance for how to help someone who's struggling without needing a counseling degree. This is the book for anyone who's ever felt paralyzed watching someone suffer. ​Grab it here.​ |
Brittany Ann | Equipping Godly Women
Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
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