Ep2 Why are Feelings Important with Tim Long

Mental Health Matters for Christians · Mar 30, 2026 · 37m · transcript

In this episode of Mental Health Matters for Christians, Christine and co-host Tim Long dive into a question many believers struggle with: Why are feelings important—and what do we do with them?

For many of us, we were taught that emotions are unreliable, dangerous, or even sinful. But what if ignoring your feelings is actually keeping you stuck?

Tim shares his powerful story of growing up disconnected from emotions—despite spiritual discipline and success—and how that led to cycles of shame and addiction. Christine opens up about learning to suppress sadness and turn to anger (and even food)…