Special Episode - Anxiety, Melancholy, and Spiritual Distress with Fr. Wes Walker

Podcast: Mining The Mysteries: A Catechetical Podcast · Anglican Province of America

Opublikowano: 2026-10-20

For this week's special episode, we welcome Father Wes Walker, co-founder of "The Sacramentalist" podcast, to discuss anxiety, melancholy, and spiritual distress. We define these terms and explore how our physical bodies and rational souls interact during times of mental darkness. Our conversation addresses common questions, such as whether these disorders are rooted in personal sin and how to discern the difference between psychological struggles and demonic influence. We also examine the alarming rise in teen anxiety, discussing the impact of smartphones, social media, and a performance-driven culture. Finally, we share practical ways the Church and medical...