The Deep End With Lecrae "The Lies Christians Believe About Mental Health with Brenna Blain"
Apr 24, 2025
Brenna Blain, a theologian and speaker, dives deep into the intersection of faith and mental health. She shares her journey with tattoos as symbols of conversation, discusses the complexities of faith, identity, and trauma, and explores redefining women's roles in church. Brenna addresses the importance of empathy in understanding suffering, the necessity of community support in mental health, and the challenges within megachurch leadership. This honest discussion encourages a greater understanding of both spirituality and personal struggle.
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Childhood Trauma Challenges Faith
- Brenna Blain shares her traumatic childhood experiences including molestation and family breakup.
- These events shattered her initial simple view of God and challenged her faith deeply at a young age.
Faith Beyond Attraction Conflict
- Brenna explains her theology developed after her commitment to God and marriage.
- She acknowledges ongoing same-sex attraction but sees marriage as a gift and a call to submission.
God Beyond Genie Mentality
- God is not a genie granting wishes but sovereign and loving through suffering.
- Suffering can grow Christlikeness and serve future sufferers.
