Hey Friends! 

Today is one of my favorite interviews I’ve done so far.  It’s poignant, helpful, and it's hopeful. You don’t want to miss one second of the episode. Seriously. It’s that good.

In this episode, I’m talking about suicide and mental illness with my friend and author,  Julie Busler. Julie shares her experience with trauma and suffering mental illness and also helps us spot a loved one that might be experiencing symptoms, so we know what to do to help–something every one of us needs to know. Julie shares real-life wisdom about how you can find healing and faith, even during depression.

However, we will discuss adult topics, so it’s not meant for little ears. But,  given the state of our world right now and the rise in suicide, today’s episode is so important! I also would love it if you would share this episode with anyone who may need to hear it. 

Remember, you are loved. 

Donna

Listen in to learn more about 

{02:43} Julie’s journey through trauma

{18:27} Finding faith amid Depression

{22:54} Finding healing

{28:44} How to identify symptoms in others  who might be dealing with depression

Bio for Julie:

Julie Busler serves as the Oklahoma President of WMU and is active in the women’s ministry at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Julie understands the pain of mental illness and has learned that trials humanize us and increase our capacity to be used by God. She loves to use her experiences alongside Scripture to discuss and teach how to thrive despite mental illness and that joy and sorrow can coexist. Julie and Ryan have been married for 16 years, have 4 children, and have served overseas in Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Turkey.

Her book, Joyful Sorrow: Breaking Through the Darkness of Mental Illness, is available where books are sold online.

Resources

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Julie 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebusler/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliebusler

Website:

http://www.juliebusler.com

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Vimeo: @DonnaJones

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