February 20, 2026

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Lent is a season of reflection but it’s also a season about spiritual growth.In this preview episode, Pastor Chris, Pastor Rylea, and Pastor Ericka introduce our upcoming Lent series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and why emotional maturity and spiritual maturity can’t be separated.We talk about:Why anger isn’t the problem and what we do with it isSigns of emotional unhealth (overreacting, taking things personally, repeating patterns)The difference between self-help and spiritual transformationWhat it means to stop being a “one-year Christian 22 times”How Lent can help break old habits and form new onesThis Lent, we’ll explore biblical characters like Saul and Joseph and examine how their emotional lives shaped their spiritual journeys.We’ll also be inviting our entire community into:• Practicing the Prayer of Examen• Crafting a personal Rule of LifeIf you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith, this season might be your invitation to move forward.Episode OverviewThis episode previews our upcoming Lent series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.We explore the connection between emotional maturity and spiritual growth — and why Lent is the perfect season for introspection and intentional formation.Key Quotes“You can’t be spiritually mature if you’re emotionally immature.”“I was a Christian for 22 years, but instead of being a 22-year-old Christian, I was a one-year-old Christian 22 times.”“Our spiritual life and our emotional life are deeply intertwined.”What We DiscussWhy emotions aren’t sinful — but unexamined emotions can be destructiveHow resentment, insecurity, and anger show up in ScriptureWhy self-help alone cannot change usThe role of community, communion, and confessionHow faith evolves and adapts over timeWhy growth is not linearLent ResourcesDuring Lent, we are inviting our community to:Practice the Prayer of Examen dailyCraft a personal Rule of LifeUse our Community Spiritual Formation Guide

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