Christ on the Psych Ward
Book Description
When mental health struggles collide with spiritual life, many find themselves caught between two worlds that rarely speak the same language. David Finnegan-Hosey bridges this divide with profound honesty and pastoral wisdom, drawing from his personal journey through mental health challenges to illuminate how faith communities can truly support those who suffer.
This thoughtful exploration weaves together intimate personal testimony with theological insight and practical ministry guidance. Finnegan-Hosey examines how traditional religious frameworks often fall short when addressing mental illness, while offering a transformative vision of divine vulnerability that speaks directly to human brokenness and healing.
Rather than providing simple answers or platitudes, the author invites readers into deeper questions about the nature of God's presence in our darkest moments. His reflections reveal how genuine recovery and spiritual growth can emerge when communities learn to sit with suffering rather than rush to fix it.
For those navigating their own mental health journey, pastoral caregivers, or anyone seeking to understand how faith intersects with psychological wellness, this work offers both comfort and challenge. Finnegan-Hosey demonstrates that acknowledging our vulnerabilities, rather than hiding them, can become a pathway to authentic spiritual transformation and more compassionate communities.
The result is a hopeful yet realistic roadmap for churches and individuals ready to embrace a more inclusive and healing-centered approach to faith and mental wellness.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 160 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Psychology
- ✓ Explore Mental health
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Religious Psychology
- ✓ Explore paths to emotional healing
- ✓ Explore Christianity, psychology
