Free Community Conversation: Mental Health - It's Nothing New, and It's Not Only You

Name: Free Community Conversation: Mental Health - It's Nothing New, and It's Not Only You
Start: 2025-10-25T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Grassroots Lounge

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Grassroots Lounge | Brownwood, TX

Feeling like mental health struggles are a solo battle? You're not alone – and they’re far from new. Join us for a heartfelt, free community conversation led by guest speaker Chuck Gebhardt at Grassroots Lounge.
Chuck will delve into candid discussions about mental health through the lens of faith, science, and hope, reminding everyone that every life has purpose and every story deserves to be heard.
What Chuck Will Cover:
The Bible and Mental Health = Struggles of the Past
Exploring timeless stories from Scripture that show even heroes faced anxiety, doubt, and despair – proving you're in good company.
The Body and The Mind = The Weighting Game
Unpacking the mind-body connection: How stress weighs us down, and simple ways to lighten the load with practical insights.

How You Can Get Through It = We Can Do It
Tools, encouragement, and community steps to build resilience – because hope isn't just possible; it's promised.
Mental health touches us all, but too often we feel isolated. Many believe:
"What I'm going through is something nobody has ever experienced or could understand."

"I'm less of a person with no real value."

"There's no hope left for me."
The Truth?
There's infinite value in every life (John 3:16), unshakeable hope for all of us (Jeremiah 29:11), and we are the light-bringers who can make a difference (Matthew 5:13-16).
This isn't about quick fixes – it's about connection, compassion, and collective strength.
Grab a bite from the Grassroots' menu (also try their signature cocktails/mocktails), settle into the lounge's artsy vibe, and let's chat openly.
Bring a friend, a loved one, or just yourself. No registration needed; show up and be part of the "we."
Chuck works for the City of Brownwood and is also the founder of Branches of the Vine Ministry. Branches of the Vine Ministry invites all, regardless of background or church affiliation, to grow closer to Christ through engaging, community-focused Bible studies in a relaxed, welcoming environment.