Jesus and Your Mental Health - Elijah: Wk 6

Jesus and Your Mental Health - Elijah: Wk 6

August 24, 2025 · 52 min

Everyone says they’re “fine”—but what if you’re not? Depression. Fear. Suicide. These are real battles, and the Bible doesn’t shy away from them.

In 1 Kings 19, Elijah goes from calling fire down from heaven to collapsing under despair. Pastor Joby Martin and guest Rebecca Maxwell cut through the silence to confront the mental health crisis head-on. You’ll hear raw truth, why the enemy attacks your mind, and how Jesus meets you in the darkest valleys.

The question is—will you keep pretending, or will you fight back with the truth of God’s Word?

👉 Take Your Next Step:

If you’re walking through a hard season, our Care Ministry would be honored to pray with you, connect you with trusted counselors, and walk alongside you toward hope in Christ. https://coe22.com/care/

✨ Special Guest:

Rebecca Maxwell, LMFT, combines 15 years of ministry experience with clinical counseling to bring biblically grounded mental health care to Jacksonville. She leads a counseling practice, speaks into church communities, and empowers believers to pursue emotional and spiritual well-being grounded in the identity of being beloved.

📣 Episode Mentions:

Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-8

It Doesn’t Make Sense Sermon Series

Jesus & Your Mental Health Book, Podcast and Book Study

Jacksonville Counseling Services

Here Tomorrow - Suicide Prevention Resources

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:

From Brokenness to Freedom - Mason Story

Depression, Suicide, and Hope - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S22E6

Elijah Sermon Series

🎙️ What We Discuss:

00:00 - Introduction: Hope for the Hurting

04:35 - Elijah’s Fear and Flight (1 Kings 19:1–2)

11:30 - When Fear Paralyzes (1 Kings 19:3–4)

13:30 - Our Lord Knows How You Feel (Hebrews 4:15)

14:00 - Jesus Tempted Like Us (Matthew 26:38)

14:45 - The Reality of Our Enemy

18:17 - The Enemy’s Schemes (Ephesians 6:10–15)

20:53 - Taking Every Thought Captive (2 Corinthians 10:3–5)

22:11 - Renewing Your Mind (Romans 12:2)

25:36 - Introducing: Rebecca Maxwell, LMFT,

27:22 - The State of Mental Health Today

30:11 - Doing the Next Right Thing

32:13 - Suicide Is Preventable

33:49 - Where Truth Is Found

34:10 - Rejecting the Lies with God’s Word

36:17 - Don’t Walk Alone

36:50 - Encouragement from a Spouse’s Words

39:58 - God’s Care for Elijah (1 Kings 19:5–8)

46:57 - You Are Not Alone

49:48 - Closing Prayer

About The Church of Eleven22

The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate

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