As ministry leaders, how can we honestly approach our own mental and emotional struggles and create safe spaces for others to do the same? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alan Noble. Alan is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture and an award-winning author. His most recent book is entitled On Getting Out of Bed. Together, Alan and Jason look at the reality of mental afflictions and how they relate to our spirituality. Alan then shares from his own experiences some words of caution and encouragement on how we can address mental health in ministry.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Alan Noble on the connection between one's theological perspective and their resilience or response to difficulties: "Suffering is a basic part of life, and how you deal with suffering says a lot about how you understand the nature of God and the nature of your problems."

Alan Noble on the importance of having a supportive community of like-minded individuals, believers who share similar values or faith, who stand with us through various aspects of life: "We need communities of believers standing, walking, and sitting beside us in order to persevere."

Alan Noble on the value of life as a precious gift from a loving and caring God: "Your life is a beautiful and good gift from a God who loves you and cares for you… you have a duty to care for yourself and to care for others."
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