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People are dealing with an onslaught of issues like anxiety, grief, mental illness, family troubles, and hopelessness. What happens when hurting people come to church? Author Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. James Sells believe this is a pivotal moment for the church. Can people of faith help solve the mental health crisis? Don’t miss the encouragement on Wednesday’s Chris Fabry Live.
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When Hurting People Come to Church by Shaunti Feldhahn and James N. Sells
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Shaunti Feldhahn is a bestselling author, popular speaker, and social researcher known for her groundbreaking work to help people flourish in life, faith, leadership, and relationships. Her research-based books, such as The Good News About Marriage, For Women Only, For Men Only, and Find Rest, are filled with surprising and practical insights, selling more than three million copies in twenty-five languages. Shaunti holds a graduate degree from Harvard University. Shaunti speaks at dozens of events each year to women, couples (usually with her husband, Jeff), and Christian leaders, sharing her fascinating research findings about the transformative little truths that make a big difference.
James (Jim) N. Sells, Ph.D., is a Hughes Endowed Chair of Christian Thought in Mental Health Practice, a licensed psychologist, and a professor of counseling at Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. He codirects the Charis Institute, which is a research, training, and resource center for all things related to the church, marriage, family, and mental health. James is the author/coauthor of many books, including Family Therapies: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal, Counseling Couples in Conflict: A Relational Restoration Model, Beyond the Clinical Hour: How Counselors Can Partner with the Church to Address the Mental Health Crisis, and Ministering to Families in Crisis: The Essential Guide for Nurturing Mental and Emotional Health. His research focuses on creating effective care ministries, marital restoration and family therapy, and forgiveness and reconciliation. He received his B.A. from Biola University and has master's degrees from Wheaton College and NIU. His Ph.D. is in counseling psychology from the University of Southern California.
Chris Fabry is the host of Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio and is the author of more than 80 books. He is a member of the Christy Award Hall of Fame for Christian Fiction. His latest release is The Forge, a novelization of the Kendrick Brothers' film. He and his wife live near Tucson, AZ.
Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CT.