Mind Control | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church

We all deal with stress, anxiety, and worry—but what does the Bible actually say about it?

In this message, Pastor Brandon kicks off our brand new series “Stressed” by sharing both personal experience and biblical truth on how to navigate the battles in our minds.

From being hospitalized with anxiety to leading a growing church, this message is raw, honest, and incredibly practical.

You’ll learn that not all stress is bad—and more importantly, you’ll walk away with three powerful steps to help you handle overwhelming moments in a healthy, God-centered way.

You are not alone—and there is a way through it.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome + New Series “Stressed”

0:48 – Why We’re Talking About Mental Health

1:36 – Not All Stress Is Bad

2:05 – Key Scripture: Taking Thoughts Captive

3:10 – The Goal: Navigating Stress Biblically

4:10 – Understanding Stress and Your Body

5:38 – When Stress Becomes a Problem

6:17 – Addressing Misconceptions About Mental Health

6:58 – PB’s Personal Story with Anxiety

7:40 – Hospitalization + Real Struggles

8:59 – Fight vs Flight Response

9:26 – Lowest Moment + Feeling Alone

10:28 – When No One Understands

11:03 – Being Honest About Mental Health in Church

12:30 – Medication: Truth + Misconceptions

13:31 – Faith and Science Can Work Together

14:28 – The Problem with Only Relying on Medication

15:19 – Learning to Develop Healthy Tools

15:59 – Normal vs Abnormal Stress

17:11 – Easter Chaos Behind the Scenes

18:25 – Pressure, Stress, and Adrenaline

19:40 – The Crash After the High

20:00 – 3 Steps to Handle Anxiety

🔑 Practical Steps

20:38 – Step 1: Breathe

21:40 – Step 2: Correct Wrong Thinking

22:45 – Why Feelings Aren’t Always Truth

24:13 – Hard Truths About Growth and Correction

26:52 – How Anxiety Distorts Reality

27:51 – The Two People You Need in Your Life

29:12 – Using Scripture for Staying Power

📖 Key Scriptures

30:23 – Psalm 139: Search My Heart

34:30 – Psalm 37:25: God Is Faithful

36:59 – Philippians 4:8: Think on These Things

💡 Final Step

38:27 – Step 3: Release the Pressure

39:19 – Practical Ways to Relieve Stress

40:03 – What’s Coming Next in the Series