EP. 18 | Can Prayer Cure Your Mental Health | Q&R Podcast

The Q&R Podcast is designed to foster a posture of curiosity about ourselves and others. This month, we’re talking about a question that’s deeply personal for so many people:

Can prayer cure your mental health?

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety or depression—or walked alongside someone who has—you’ve probably heard some version of “just pray about it.” And while that’s often well-meaning, it can leave people feeling unseen, ashamed, or like they somehow lack faith.

This episode is about untying those knots. What does the Bible actually say about mental health? What do we do when prayer doesn’t seem to “work”? And how can faith and therapy not be in conflict, but actually support one another?

We’ll get into biblical examples, modern misunderstandings, and some practical ways to reimagine prayer—not as a spiritual shortcut, but as part of a much deeper journey toward healing.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:04 - A Bad Definition of Prayer
10:04 - How “Just Pray About It” Brings Shame
26:33 - Lament & Emotional Regulation
32:33 - Making Sense Of Your Pain
44:48 - Faith is Trust