Theocast
Depression
May 20, 2020
Summary
In this episode, the guys talk about depression. It is a common battle. And it is understandable in a fallen world. We consider what depression is, where it comes from, and how we should recalibrate our thinking and conversation in the church. Members Podcast: The guys talk about how to counsel people who are battling depression. We discuss mercy, compassion, the roles of Scripture, and the church, as well as practical helps. Scripture: Job 7:13-16; Psalm 34:18; Psalm 56:8; Psalm 77:1-3; Psalm 88; Ecclesiastes 2:17-23; Isaiah 57:15; Mark 14:34; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Hebrews 4:15-16 Resources: 1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 2-3 "Spurgeon's Sorrows" by Zack Eswine "Finding Hope in Depression" (article by Jimmy Buehler) "Dealing with Darkness" (sermon series by Justin Perdue) Read Episode Transcripts Members Podcast https://youtu.be/BG3toL_tGf8
Topics
- Episode focus: Depression
- And it is understandable in a fallen world
- We consider what depression is, where it comes from, and how we should recalibrate our thinking and conversation in the church
- Members Podcast: The guys talk about how to counsel people who are battling depression
- We discuss mercy, compassion, the roles of Scripture, and the church, as well as practical helps
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Transcript
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Hey, this is Jimmy.
Today on Theocast, the guys talk about depression.
It's something that's more common than we like to believe, even within the lives of Christians.
We hope to bring some helpful definitions around what depression is and what it is not.
We also look at various scriptures and see just how common it is, even within the broad narrative of the Bible.
In our members' podcast, we talk about how we can helpfully counsel people who are working through depression.
We hope you find this conversation helpful.
Thanks for listening.
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Welcome to Theocast, encouraging weary pilgrims to rest in Christ.
Conversations about the Christian life from a reformed perspective.
Our hosts today are John Moffat, pastor of Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Justin Perdue, pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, and myself, Jimmy Bueller, pastor of Christ Community Church in Wilmer, Minnesota.
Gentlemen, good to see you.
John, it sounds like you have some updates for us and the listeners, so why don't you take it away?
