S4 E5 Mental Health and The Church | Dr Zamahlubi Dlamini-Manana | The UnChristian Podcast

In this powerful and necessary conversation, we sit down with Dr. Zamahlubi Dlamini-Manana, a leading voice in psychiatry and mental health advocacy; who's also a pastor, to unpack the complex intersection between mental health and the Church.Why is mental health still taboo in many faith spaces? How can the Church move beyond silence and stigma to become a place of healing and hope? Dr. Dlamini-Manana offers clinical insight, cultural sensitivity, and spiritual nuance as we explore how theology, tradition, and trauma collide—and how restoration is possible.Whether you’re a leader, congregant, or simply someone seeking clarity and compassion, this episode invites you into a conversation we can’t afford to ignore.Topics Covered:– The spiritualisation of mental illness– Therapy vs. prayer: false beliefs– Burnout in ministry– Building mentally healthy congregations– How the Church can better support those silently strugglingRaw, real, and redemptive—this episode is a bridge between the pulpit and the therapist’s couch.IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW ARE STRUGGLING WITH ANY MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION, ADDICTION OR THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE, PLEASE REACH OUT FOR HELP:THE SOUTH AFRICAN DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY GROUP (SADAG), TOOL FREE: 0800 456 789 OR THE SUICIDE AND CRISIS LINE: 0800 657 56724/7 AND FREE OF CHARGE