Episode 32: 5 Practical Tips to Break Free From Depression (“I’m Christian & I Have Depression” Pt. 2)
Today, we're diving into Part 2 of a topic that's been close to our hearts and highly requested by our listeners: the intersection of faith and depression.
Depression can often be an overwhelming, paralyzing, and isolating experience.
It's easy to feel so stuck in the darkness, tempted to believe that there is "no way out," and that we're powerless to our thoughts and emotions.
Our goal with this episode is not to add more weight to your burden - but simply to be your friends from afar, to come alongside you and encourage you with truth.
The truth that you aren't alone. The truth that there IS hope and light ahead of you. That there is absolutely nothing - not even the depths of depression and despair - that can separate you from God's presence, power, and unimaginable love for you.
Ultimately, we hope these 5 tangible tips equip and EMPOWER you to take a small, courageous, intentional step towards powerfully pursuing the freedom and healing AVAILABLE for you - even in the midst of your struggles.
Because your feelings are valid, but they are not the truth.
We pray that this conversation lovingly reminds you of what's true for you today.
KEY TOPICS:
3:02 - Addressing medication
5:07 - Practical Tip #1
5:49 - Rule of Life
11:04 - The trap of shame
11:34 - Practical Tip #2
15:19 - Practical Tip #3
17:15 - ROI of inner work/healing
21:04 - What Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan have in common besides basketball
22:53 - Practical Tip #4
25:13 - Practical Tip #5
29:20 - Last encouragements
31:17 - How to support someone else struggling with depression
34:51 - A prayer for you ❤️
And more…
GET MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES IN THE EPISODE REFLECT & APPLY GUIDE
*If you're contemplating suicide, call or text the U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for 24/7, free and confidential distress support and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. For those outside the U.S., please visit https://befrienders.org.
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