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“Sound Mind” is a four-week teaching series about mental health through the book of Psalms. Its purpose is to destigmatize mental health in the church and show students practical things they can do today to have a sound mind. God designed our bodies to heal through common grace tools AND clinging to His presence and His Word.
Each week takes a practical, trauma-informed, gospel-centered look at the Psalms, exploring the depths of lament, the importance of preaching to oneself, asking for help, realigning priorities, and addressing vices that are holding humanity back from having a sound mind.
Week 1: Detox
Big Idea: God wants you to have a sound mind. Often, anxiety is a symptom that something is not right. It’s time to evaluate what isn’t working.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV), Psalm 3:1-8, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 1:1-3
Handout: How To Make A Dumbphone, Digital Detox Tracker
Week 2: Stay Connected
Big Idea: If you want to have a sound mind you need to stay connected to God and to others.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV), Psalm 3:1-4, Psalm 4:1-3, Psalm 16:3-4
Handout: New Routines, Connection Cards
Week 3: Tools
Big Idea: God designed our bodies to heal, and there are many tools He can use to help.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV), Psalm 16:1, Psalm 8:1-9, Psalm 6:1-10
Handout: My Toolbox
Week 4: Get Help
Big Idea: It is brave, not weak, to ask for help.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7(NKJV), Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 24:1, Psalm 23
Handout: Lamenting, Asking For Help, and Never Giving Up!
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This Resource Includes:
- Overview document (Word file)
- Author video (mp4 file)
- Complete teaching manuscript for each week (Word files)
- PowerPoint presentation for each week
- Student handout for each week (Word & pdf files)
- Small group guide for each week (Word files)
- Parent email and discussion guide (Word file)
- Bumper video (2:13) (mp4 file)
- Amazing graphics by Isaac Leimeister (jpeg files)
- Resources for further study document (Word file)
