Restore Church Podcast Restore Church Portsmouth

Do you know a person who seems to know when you are struggling? Do you know someone who seems to always ask "How are you" and really mean it? Do you feel that you are that person who is always checking on others but never being checked on yourself? In the book of Ruth we can see Naomi love her daughter in law, Ruth but also share burnout and fatigue with her. What do you need to help you overcome or avoid burnout?

"Stop being anxious!" If you are like others, those words bring frustration and uncertainty. While the Bible teaches not to worry and tells us not to be anxious we continue fretting over life. Dan Millman once said "you don’t have to control your thoughts you just can’t let your thoughts control you." So instead of the worlds view of offering self-helps or turning over a new leaf why don't we look at what scripture teaches about an anxious mind?

If a person deals with depression can they be a Christian? Shouldn't Christians be able to avoid mental health issues by simply trusting God to "carry them through"? Does that Bible even talk about mental health and overcoming what is viewed as brokenness? Pastor Brian shares from a very real and honest perspective of how God and His word can help each of us overcome mental trauma while continuing to grow in Christ.

Studies show that worry is most often a result of a desire for control mixed with fear of the unknown. So we worry about not being in control of a situation that may or may not cause a disruption in our life. As Christians our worry may not be defeated like other sins and struggles in our lives because we don't see it as a road block that probably affects our relationship with God.

What’s something you’ve tried to practice and improve, but no matter how hard you try you can’t seem to do it any better? Basketball, Cooking, listening, etc. Sometimes we try to improve something or fix something in our lives when we really need to seek help from other people or sources. In this series, we will start with truth, move to common myths and end with truth!

You ever hear something you can’t wait to share? Maybe it’s good news, bad news, juicy gossip. The Pharisees and the chief priest had a situation that required making up a story to cover any word of a resurrection. They shared a lie to keep the truth from getting out. How might we be like the Pharisees?