S1E6 - Living for God: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles, Finding Purpose, and Building Faith

06/04/2025 49 min

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At just 16 years old, Maren Beck shares her raw and powerful journey through mental health challenges, spiritual growth, and discovering her true identity as a disciple of Christ.Diagnosed with cyclothymia, Maren opens up about dark days, mood swings, and the long road to healing—but also the miraculous power of worship music, gospel podcasts, prayer, and the temple. Through friendships, missionary moments, and bold personal choices, she began to “live for God”—and in doing so, found joy.Whether you're a teenager struggling to find peace or a parent longing to understand, this episode will uplift and inspire.Topics include:Navigating mental health as a teenagerHow gospel podcasts and worship music brought peaceLetting go of toxic friendships and choosing faithDiscovering missionary moments in everyday lifeWhy baptismal covenants still matter—especially on the hard days"Living for God" resources:"God's Favourite" - Karl D. Hirst"Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants" - Dale G. RenlundDoctrine & Covenants, section 20

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