This past weekend, Dr. Bill Clark, Ph.D. was able to speak at Reston Bible Church on depression and the gospel. He walks through critical questions about depression and how believers can come alongside those struggling. Dr. Clark points out the key truth that, until we see ourselves as emotionally & cognitively broken, we cannot empathize with the brokenness and suffering of others.
Watch the video from his talk below:
Questions Dr. Clark covers:
What is depression? Does the Bible talk about it? How should a christian treat depression? What does someone battling depression need most? What Scriptures can we reference about depression? What does the Bible say about depression and the gospel?
Other helpful books on depression:
- Tim Keller, Walking with God Through Pain & Suffering
- John Piper, When the Darkness will not Lift
- Dr. Henry Cloud, Changes that Heal
- Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend, What to Do when you Don’t know What to Do
- Dr. Dan Allender, The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Looking for some practical training for caring for others?
Join us for one of our training opportunities to help you effectively care for others. The Lay Counselor Institute offers biblical & practical training to help you understand your story, and come alongside others in their “bike ride.” While LCI trainings are for Lay Counselors, the skills and concepts covered in this workshop are applicable and transferrable to anyone in relational roles including pastors, small group leaders, Bible study teachers, and more.