About this episode

The episode discusses the prevalence of depression among pastors and the role of the Gospel in addressing it.

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why depression is such a common problem among pastors, why modern medical practice struggles to cure it, and the application of the Gospel to depression. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

People in this episode

Host: Dr Adam Koontz

Guest: Col Willie Grills

Topics covered

• pastoral depression
• Gospel application
• mental health
• medical practice
• religion

Keywords

• pastoral depression
• Gospel
• mental health
• medical practice
• religion

Sponsors

Ad Crucem, Memento, Gnesio Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redeemer Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church

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