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Stand Firm Parents
Hello to Emotional Health: Can Christians Even Talk about It?
Jake McCandless
(Stand Firm/Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 17, 2025
Show Stand Firm Parents
Sep 16, 2025
Duration:
00:37:31 Minutes
Views:
26
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or too long, mental and emotional health have been whispered about in church hallways—or not mentioned at all. In this powerful episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless sits down with Dr. Mark Dance—pastor, author of Start to Finish, and the newly appointed Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention—to break the silence. Mark shares his own experiences with emotional struggles and offers biblical wisdom for finding hope and balance. He reminds us that self-care is not selfish—it’s stewardship—and that God calls us to love Him with our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Together, Jake and Mark explore how Sabbath, boundaries, friendships, and honest conversations can protect our ministries, our marriages, and our minds. This conversation is a powerful reminder that emotional and spiritual health are deeply connected. As parents, prioritizing our mental and emotional well-being models resilience and faith for the next generation. 🌐 Learn More About Dr. Mark Dance MarkDance.net About Mark Start to Finish Book Arkansas Baptist State Convention Announcement 📲 More From Stand Firm Ministries StandFirmMinistries.com

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