If you experience depression, your world might, at times, feel so dark, it seems no amount of light, love, or logic can break through. And if you've ever heard bad advice, or misquoted Scripture from non-understanding friends, you might also be carrying a heavy burden of shame. But depression isn't sin, laziness, nor something one can simply pray away or "positive think" their way out of. That doesn't mean, however, that the depressed individual is without hope. God wants to bring each of us to a place of increased joy, peace, and freedom. In this episode, Wholly Loved's Teresa Baumbach and Kelly Campbell discuss what depression has looked like for them and the steps God led each of them to take in their recovery journey.
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(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions)
- What resonated with you most in this episode?
- Do you or someone you love suffer from depression? If so, how can you get help and/or provide support?
- What are your lifelines or anchors you can hold tight to when you are struggling?
- When you are feeling down, what are some verses from scripture that bring you comfort?
- Do you have people in your life that you trust and with whom you can share your struggles? If not, what are some other alternatives for you (i.e. pastoral counselor, professional counselor, support group?)
- Depression, anxiety, and suicide are at an all-time high in our society. How might we share our story of what Jesus has done for us in our lives to offer hope to a hurting world?
- What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?
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