How Jesus Christ Rescued Me On My Mission

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by anxiety or burdened by depression? What if you could hand your struggles over to someone who understands your pain completely—someone who’s already lived it? In today’s episode of Seekers of Christ, Teanna McBride shares how she found that peace by placing her trust in Christ. But what does that look like in real life? How do we learn to truly let go and let Christ take the reins?

About Our Guest

Teanna McBride is a returned missionary who served in Canada, where she navigated the challenges of mental health while deepening her relationship with Christ. An adventurous spirit with a love for songwriting, Teanna shares her remarkable journey of overcoming depression and anxiety by surrendering her fears to the Savior. Through candid storytelling, Teanna opens up about her mission experience, her struggles with social anxiety, and the incredible peace she found through prayer and trust in Jesus Christ.

What We Discuss in This Episode

"How do you give your struggles to Christ?" Teanna opens up about the difficulty of understanding what it truly means to hand over your pain and anxiety to the Savior, a concept that’s easier said than done. In this episode, she shares practical steps that helped her navigate through daily panic attacks by turning to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Finding Peace Amidst Panic

Imagine going from a full-blown panic attack—hyperventilating, feeling completely out of control—to a sudden wave of peace. Teanna describes the pivotal moment when a simple prayer from her missionary companion transformed her fear into comfort, giving her a glimpse of what it means to trust Christ completely.

The Power of Faithful Friends

"You need to surround yourself with faithful individuals," Teanna stresses. She explains how the prayers of others played a crucial role in helping her find calm during the most chaotic moments of her life. But it’s not just about receiving; it's about learning to be that faithful friend for someone else.

Overcoming Depression in Isolation

During the pandemic, Teanna hit rock bottom. She felt completely alone, watching friends fall victim to their own mental struggles. In this episode, she vulnerably shares how the loss of loved ones to suicide impacted her mental health and how she found renewed strength by leaning on Christ and strengthening her connection with those around her.

The Burden of Secrecy

Many of us, like Teanna, keep our pain hidden, thinking, "No one will understand." But Teanna reveals that secrecy is often the biggest enemy of mental health. She opens up about how her refusal to share her burdens allowed negativity to consume her. Her turning point came when she chose to let others in—and most importantly, when she let Christ in.

Key Insights from Teanna’s Journey

• Christ Lived Your Pain: "If there's one person you can trust the most, it’s Jesus Christ," says Teanna. No one has walked in your shoes quite like He has. Her story serves as a reminder that Christ is uniquely qualified to help us because He’s felt our exact pains and struggles.

• Prayer as a Lifeline: When you’re in the throes of anxiety, your first instinct may not be to pray. Teanna shares that learning to turn immediately to prayer when panic strikes made all the difference in her healing journey.

• Letting Go is Hard, But Essential: "We have to humble ourselves and let go," Teanna explains. She acknowledges how hard it is to truly surrender control to Christ but emphasizes that it's the only way to experience lasting peace.

• The Role of Community: Whether it's a companion, friend, or family member, having faithful people in your life can be transformative. Their prayers and love can be the strength you need when you feel like giving up.

Teanna’s story is one of resilience, faith, and transformation. Through her honest reflections, she invites all of us to lean more fully into Christ, to trust that He knows our pain, and to find peace in His love—even when it feels like the darkness will never lift. Join us in this episode as we explore how faith can be the ultimate anchor through life’s most trying storms.