
Faith Over Fear
Jennifer Slattery and Carol Ogle McCrackenExploring the Roots of One's Depression
September 3, 2024 ● 28 minShare this episode
While sometimes depression hits without any known or perceivable cause, other times it stems from, or is exacerbated by overwhelming circumstances and situations involving those we love. But while we can't always control the things that impact our emotions, there are helpful things we can choose. In this episode, hosts Jennifer Slattery and Carol McCracken talk with therapist Stefanie Rowe about some of depressions roots and why it's important to seek help sooner rather than later. Bible passage discussed: 1 Kings 19 (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Sermons referenced in this episode (presented by Stefanie):
How to Navigate Depression
Helped, Hugged, Heard
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Discussion/Reflective Questions:
- What resonated with you most in this episode?
- In what ways might your current circumstances feel overwhelming?
- How might your level of emotional involvement in other people's problems impact your current mental state?
- How does it feel to know that godly people like Mother Teresa and the Old Testament prophet Elijah experienced depression?
- How does it feel to know that God moves close to you in your pain (even if you can't "feel" His presence)?
- As depression thrives in isolation, and also tends to pull us to isolate ourselves further: what is one way you can connect with others this week?
- Who is one person in whom you can find support when you feel depressed?
- What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?
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