Listen "133 | Depression & Anxiety"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The PACT Podcast we discuss the topic of depression and anxiety and how prevalent these issue are in our culture, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the stigma surrounding mental health in the church and the importance of having open conversations about it. We also explore the difference between anxiety and anxiousness and emphasize the need for a holistic approach to mental health, considering both the physical and spiritual aspects. We share some personal experiences and offer strategies for coping with anxiety and depression, such as relying on the truths of Scripture, taking care of one's physical health, and seeking support from others. The episode concludes with book recommendations for further reading on the topic.Book Recommendations: When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent: Finding Hope in the Psalms – Ligon Duncan Does Grace Grow Best in Winter – Ligon Duncan When the Darkness Will Not Lift – John Piper The Hidden Smile of God – John Piper God’s Grace in Your Suffering – David Powlison Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness – Edward T. Welch Depression, Anxiety, and The Christian Life – Michael S. Lundy and J.I. Packer Bright Days and Dark Nights With Charles Spurgeon – Elizabeth Ruth Skoglund
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