{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hello to Emotional Health: Can Christians Even Talk About It?","description":"Emotional and mental health have been taboo topics in many churches for too long. In this powerful episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless talks with Dr. Mark Dance\u2014pastor, author of Start to Finish, and new Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention\u2014to challenge that silence. \ud83d\udca1 What You\u2019ll Learn Why emotional health is a biblical priority, not a trend The connection between Sabbath, boundaries, and resilience How to talk about mental health at home with honesty and grace Practical steps to build rhythms that sustain your soul and your family\u2019s faith Mark shares his personal journey with depression and the humility it took to ask for help, offering encouragement and practical wisdom for parents and leaders. \ud83c\udf10 Resources: MarkDance.net | About Mark Start to Finish Book ABSC Announcement StandFirmMinistries.com \ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaways Emotional health is essential for discipleship and leadership. Sabbath, hobbies, and boundaries are God\u2019s protective rhythms. Parents modeling emotional honesty create spiritually resilient homes. Wise counsel and therapy are biblical strategies, not last resorts. Healing your own wounds stops generational cycles of pain. \ud83d\udcd6 Bible References 1 Timothy 4:16 \u2013 Pay close attention to your life and teaching. Proverbs 11:14 \u2013 In an abundance of counselors there is safety. Psalm 34:18 \u2013 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. Mark 12:30 \u2013 Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Isaiah 58:13\u201314 \u2013 Delight in the Sabbath. ","author_name":"Stand Firm Parents","author_url":"https:\/\/www.standfirmministries.com\/","html":"