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
Edited machine transcript — may contain errors
[00:00:02]Hey, this is Jimmy.
[00:00:03]Today on Theocast, the guys talk about depression.
[00:00:06]It's something that's more common than we like to believe, even within the lives of Christians.
[00:00:11]We hope to bring some helpful definitions around what depression is and what it is not.
[00:00:17]We also look at various scriptures and see just how common it is, even within the broad narrative of the Bible.
[00:00:24]In our members' podcast, we talk about how we can helpfully counsel people who are working through depression.
[00:00:30]We hope you find this conversation helpful.
[00:00:33]Thanks for listening.
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[00:01:15]Welcome to Theocast, encouraging weary pilgrims to rest in Christ.
[00:01:20]Conversations about the Christian life from a reformed perspective.
[00:01:24]Our hosts today are John Moffat, pastor of Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
[00:01:29]Justin Perdue, pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, and myself, Jimmy Bueller, pastor of Christ Community Church in Wilmer, Minnesota.
[00:01:38]Gentlemen, good to see you.
[00:01:40]John, it sounds like you have some updates for us and the listeners, so why don't you take it away?
