Anxiety is a real experience for millions of people, including many who follow Jesus. Amongst Jesus followers, there seems to be a lot of confusion about anxiety. This is due to negative stereotypes that still exist, and an oversimplified biblical understanding of anxiety. I relate to what so many followers of Jesus are feeling. I have processed through seasons of living with severe anxiety. I have heard these negative stereotypes and felt internal confusion. The messaging around anxiety has always seemed too simple for me. It lacked a depth of understanding around the nuances of the human condition. And this is why I feel such a strong calling to help reconstruct a biblical narrative around mental health, including anxiety, that brings clarity, allows for nuance, and let’s people know that it is normal and ok to feel human.
Pastor Wesley Towne
Bayside Davis
Check out this article from Pastor Wesley: ANXIETY AND FOLLOWING JESUS