About the Author Presents: Episode 1-Dr. Mark Mayfield Addresses Anxiety in the Church

About the Author Presents: Episode 1-Dr. Mark Mayfield Addresses Anxiety in the Church

From About the Author by Michael Segovia

November 10, 2025 · 17 min · Season 1 · Episode 1

About this episode

Dr. Mark Mayfield discusses anxiety in the church and offers guidance for recognizing when to seek professional help.

One of the key topics Dr. Mark Mayfield explores in The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry is anxiety—something increasingly common in today’s world. He encourages people to see anxiety not as a personal failure, but as a signal that something needs attention. Dr. Mayfield explains how God designed the brain and offers guidance on recognizing when someone should move beyond self-help or pastoral care and seek professional counseling. He also provides practical direction for ministry leaders:...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Segovia

Guest: Dr. Mark Mayfield

Topics covered

  • anxiety
  • mental health
  • ministry
  • counseling
  • self-help

Keywords

  • anxiety
  • mental health
  • ministry leaders
  • counseling
  • self-help

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry

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