Best of WTP – Depression, Suffering, and the Faithfulness of God's Presence

Best of WTP – Depression, Suffering, and the Faithfulness of God's Presence

From With The Perrys by The Perrys

July 20, 2026 · 1h 3m

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Brenna Blain shares her journey through faith, suffering, and mental health challenges, discussing the complexities of depression and the importance of supporting others in difficult times.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal ideation. With The Perrys is taking some time this summer to revisit popular episodes from years past. Brenna Blain is a wife, mom, and theologian who talks honestly about faith, suffering, and mental health. Brenna shares her story of running from God, eventually finding herself in YWAM, and later navigating a bipolar diagnosis, psych ward stays, and some of the darkest days of her life. Brenna, Jackie, and Preston talk about depression, suffering, and what it looks like to love people well when there aren't easy answers. Connect with Brenna: https://www.instagram.com/bunonmyhead/ https://brenna-blain.vercel.app/ Order Brenna’s book, Can I Say That?: How Unsafe Questions Lead Us to the Real God – https://www.amazon.com/Can-Say-That-Unsafe-Questions/dp/1400339944 Listen to Brenna’s podcast, Can I Say That? https://pod.link/1469288735 This Episode is Sponsored By: https://gominno.com/ — Sign up online with code PERRY to get your first month FREE! The best businesses aren’t built in boardrooms. They’re built by people who just started. Free trial at http://shopify.com/perry - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Hosts: Jackie, Preston

Guest: Brenna Blain

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Organizations: YWAM, Can I Say That?

Books & works: Can I Say That?: How Unsafe Questions Lead Us to the Real God

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