
The 4th Box
Ep. 142 - Is It A Mental Health Crisis? Or Is It Spiritual Warfare? with Dr. Natalie Atwell
This week, we're sitting down with licensed clinical mental health therapist, Dr. Natalie Atwell, and we're going deep. Dr. Atwell has been practicing for over twenty years, but recently, she and her team have begun noticing a troubling pattern in their patients- something darker than standard mental health symptoms. As a devout Christian, she found herself asking if perhaps there was a spiritual component at play. In this episode, we explore the distinction between mental health issues, spiritual warfare, and spiritual manifestations, how Dr. Atwell assesses for these influences, and why she believes fear, self-harm, identity struggles, and an obsession with darkness can sometimes point to something deeper. We also discuss how technology, social media, dark spiritual practices, and a rapidly shifting culture may be creating new opportunities for harmful influences to reach people, particularly young people. Dr. Atwell shares her biblical approach to healing, the importance of replacing lies with truth, why parents must take an active role in the spiritual formation of their children, and how we can sharpen our own discernment through Scripture, prayer, and community. What if some of the darkness we're seeing around us is more than we realize? And if there are unseen forces at work, how do we recognize them, protect our families, and keep from opening the door? Join us as we take a deeper look at the unseen forces shaping our minds, our families, and the world around us. Find Dr. Atwell's book Humanity Under Siege: The Unseen Realm and the Spiritual War Against the Mind here: https://www.amazon.com/Humanity-Under-Siege-Spiritual-Against/dp/1732547823 For more information about her and her practice: https://concord-nacounseling.com/ We thank you for your continued support and remind you to please add a rating, subscribe, and share with your friends. Consider contributing to our effort at www.thefourthbox.com/support STAY VIGILANT.

