About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of grief and depression while exploring the pursuit of joy through faith.

Grief can feel like it never leaves, and depression can be like what Winston Churchill referred to as his companion, a black dog. But God tells us to live in His joy. But what do you do when cannot find it? Let's talk about that. Podcast editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn for Parable Road, LLC Questions, comments, ideas: parableroadllc@gmail.com www.jenniferosborn.org A Beautiful Healing Book by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded December 4, 2025 Podcast sponsor: Jenny Becknell Cited books: When the Darkenss Will Not Lift - John Piper Spiritual Depression - It's Causes and Cure - D. Martyn Lloyd Jones

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Osborn

Topics covered

• grief
• depression
• joy
• faith
• spiritual healing

Keywords

• grief
• depression
• joy
• Winston Churchill
• spirituality
• faith
• healing

Sponsors

Jenny Becknell

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Parable Road, LLC

Books & works: When the Darkenss Will Not Lift, Spiritual Depression - It's Causes and Cure

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