Very Bold Radio 5-7-22 with Mandisa

Getting to hear wisdom from Grammy winner Mandisa, who is working
to bring awareness to mental health issues from a Christian
perspective. She talks about her book and podcast “Out of the
Dark” where she talks about the body of Christ, the word of God,
and tackling depression and anxiety. 


Time Stamps:


0:00-3:25 Intro to Mandisa’s interview. Recapping of how Mandisa
uses her music, teachings, and writing as a way to share the
gospel. 


3:25-5:45 Host Steve Teel reveals the moments in Mandisa’s book
that made him cry. Shows the impact and influence of her
music. 


5:45-8:00 A connection between how Steve was saved, and a special
moment Mandisa shared with her friend. They both had to handle
grief and disappointment when expectations of God were not
met. 


8:00-9:40 Understanding the importance of community and seeking
people out, instead of isolating. 


9:40-11:10 Mandisa’s advocation for professional counseling, and
how God works through these people to build the body of
Christ. 


11:10-13:20 Experience of sharing hard things and being
vulnerable while writing her new book “Out of the Dark: My
Journey Through the Shadows to Find God’s Joy”. 


13:20-14:30 Insight to how this journey had impacted her prayer
life and actually embracing “quiet” time. Learning to take more
time to listen to what God has to say. 


14:30-17:00 Recognizing what God is saying and how he speaks
using the Holy Spirit. Looking at communication with God as a
continuous thing instead of a thing to check off your to of
list. 


17:00-20:40 Facing isolation during the pandemic, but also how
isolation is dangerous to those who struggle with depression.
Combatting isolation with community. 


20:40-22:25 Identifying signs and indicators of depression
hitting. Recognizing the “danger zone”. 


22:25-23:50 How mental health issues and Christianity intersect
through Mandisa’s podcast with a licensed professional. 


23:50-26:00 What makes a “tribe” special and impactful. God wants
you to have people and community. 


26:00-28:15 Using the word of God to counteract panic attacks or
anxiety. 


28:15-29:50 Final words from Mandisa, Steve closing out the
interview. 


29:50-34:20 Reminder from Steve and Very Bold Podcast that Jesus
came to be there in our weaknesses and in our struggles. 


 


Standout Moments/Quotes


7:15 When you have undealt with grief, when you are not
communicating with God about the things that are breaking your
heart, that just brings ground for the enemy. 


13:15 I am learning to do that and to let him in to those dark
places because that is how the light starts to shine. 


25:45 Do what is uncomfortable, and pursue it. 


27:05 Counseling is not a sign of weakness.


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