Why the Church needs to understand mental health, Featuring Dr. Mark Mayfield

In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark Mayfield, author, pastor, counselor, and speaker. Dr. Mayfield shares from his new book, The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry: A Practical Guide for Supporting the Church's Mental and Emotional Well-Being . We glean wisdom from Dr. Mayfield on common manifestations of mental and emotional struggles in order to identify symptoms, grow in compassion, and gain tools for engaging wisely with those who are suffering. This book is a helpful tool for all ministry leaders, so don't miss this episode! And click HERE to learn more about Dr. Mayfield and the resources he offers. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website:

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Why the Church needs to understand mental health, Featuring Dr. Mark Mayfield is an episode from Counsel for Life by Eliza Huie and Beth Broom.

This episode is 32:49 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2026.

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