How a 19 year old with a stutter found Christ in the middle of anxiety & depression

August 27, 2026

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Nathan was a carefree, easygoing 19-year-old who had never struggled with mental health. Then a single sermon on the unforgivable sin—blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—triggered something that nearly dismantled him. Over the following months, he stopped eating, lost sleep, became irritable and avoidant, and eventually stopped going to church or Bible study. He describes it as a spiritual attack that the enemy launched precisely because he saw Nathan’s potential as a preacher and teacher of God’s word. What makes Nathan’s testimony unusual is that he did not find an immediate, dramatic deliverance. The road back was slow, and it began not with a sudden breakthrough but with a raw, angry prayer.

The trigger: a sermon that became a trap

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What you'll learn

1 (00:41) **Guest Introduction: Nathan’s Background and Why He’s Sharing** - Nathan Ning Sing Yumbo introduces himself as a 19-year-old with a stutter who has struggled with anxiety and depression, and explains his motivation for sharing his testimony.
2 (03:48) **The Triggering Event: A Sermon on Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit** - Nathan describes how a specific church sermon in late 2021 sparked his anxiety and depression.
3 (05:25) **Symptoms and Impact of the Mental Health Crisis** - Nathan details how his mental health deteriorated after the triggering event, affecting his daily life and relationships.
4 (06:51) **Fear of Vulnerability and Negative Christian Responses** - Nathan explains why he initially hid his struggles, fearing judgment from fellow Christians.
5 (08:48) **The Turning Point: A Late-Night Mental Breakdown** - Nathan recounts the night he finally cried out to God after months of ignoring Him, leading to a pivotal moment of honesty.
6 (12:37) **Spiritual Attack and the Enemy’s Strategy** - Nathan identifies his mental health crisis as a spiritual attack aimed at derailing his calling.
7 (14:30) **After the Breakdown: Finding Support and a New Church** - Nathan describes how his mother’s support and a new church community helped him recover.

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Show Notes

A podcast that was created to by a youth, for the youth who love the Lord. This podcast has been created for all young people to learn from one another and to promote the coming of Christ. It is a safe space where people of all kind come and. share their testimonies, experiences, growth, and overcoming the hardships of this world.