Mind Games: Winning the Battle for Your Mental and Emotional Health

In this important book, a megachurch pastor acknowledges the mental health crisis happening in our churches today and gives readers practical tools to fight back against depression, anxiety, and insecurity--and help them find victory.

Depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma are on the rise, even more so after the painful few years we've all been through. While the church has had an unfortunate track record of glossing over mental health issues, Paul Daugherty, pastor of the megachurch Victory, believes it's time for the church to break its silence. You can't just pray trauma away. Depression and anxiety can affect even the most devoted believer.

In this book, Paul Daugherty shares his own story of walking through anxiety and depression, helping readers understand how frightening and debilitating mental health struggles can be, and talks vulnerably about the highs and lows of his healing journey. He also walks readers through some of the biggest mental and emotional health issues he has seen people in his life and his congregation facing, including depression, anxiety, insecurity, mood swings, and the scars of trauma. Daugherty dives into scripture and lays a framework for understanding the spiritual truths behind each mental battle, and offers practical tips and strategies to help readers discover the door out of depression and into mental and emotional victory.

This book is a fresh and much-needed guide for finding hope and healing from mental and emotional health struggles.



About the Author

Paul Daugherty and his wife Ashley serve as the Lead Pastors of Victory Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Victory Church has a Bible College, international Bible colleges, a Christian school for grades K3-12th, a Dream Center that ministers to those in need throughout Tulsa, and a year-round adventure camp for kids & teens. Paul and Ashley are also quite busy at home with their five beautiful kids: Liam, Benaiah, Mac, Elliana, and Gianna. They travel worldwide, speaking at churches, conferences, and crusades. Paul's desire is that people feel encouraged and empowered to live the life of Victory that God has for them! His preaching style is refreshingly transparent, full of hope, passion, and practical truth to help people live in Victory.

In addition to Mind Games, Paul is the author of multiple mini books such as The Fourth Quarter, Relationship Refresh, 60 Promises, Born for More, and Stepping into Revival. He has written worship songs featured on several albums and released two personal albums, which have appeared on several TV shows worldwide. Paul also pioneered a weekly TV program & leadership podcast, which airs globally. His podcast, "Learning to Lead", is streamed by thousands of young leaders and is frequently updated on the Podcast App. Paul graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's degree in Theology and is currently working on his master's degree at Oral Roberts University.
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