Episode 172 | When Christians Suffer Depression | Guest: Chris Morris

About this episode

Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding discuss depression and faith with Chris Morris, exploring mental health struggles and the presence of God in dark times.

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of depression and suicidality. Please listen with care, and consider sharing or listening alongside someone you trust if this is a sensitive topic for you. On this episode of Honestly, Though, Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding sit down with author and mental health advocate Chris Morris to talk about his powerful book Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression. Chris shares candidly from his own lifelong battle with depression and suicidality, offering a deeply personal and faith-filled perspective on what it means to follow God in the midst of ongoing mental health struggles. His story challenges the misconception that faith automatically eliminates suffering—and instead points to a God who is present even in the darkest places. Together, we explore the intersection of theology and mental health, the stigma surrounding these conversations in the church, and what it looks like to pursue healing without shame. This episode is honest, compassionate, and full of hope for anyone who has struggled—or loves someone who has. About the Book: Resilient and Redeemed weaves together biblical truth, personal story, and…

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Carrell

Guest: Chris Morris

Topics covered

• depression
• mental health
• faith
• theology
• suicidality
• healing
• stigma

Keywords

• depression
• mental health
• faith
• suicidality
• healing
• stigma
• Christianity
• hope
• Resilient and Redeemed

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression

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