How should we, as Christians think about mental health and mental illness? Are there ways in which the Bible gives us insights into treating mental illness, that go beyond what modern secular scholarship can provide?
In this episode of the Theology for the People Podcast, I speak with David Murray. David Murray holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has pastored churches in Scotland and the USA. He is also a counselor, and the author of several books, including the latest, which he co-authored, A Christian’s Guide to Mental Illness: Answers to 30 Common Questions.
In our discussion, David talks about his own struggles with mental illness, and about how the Bible gives us the best possible framework for dealing with issues that are often both spiritual and physical in nature.
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Excellent Nick and David, Much needed focus on this area. A few months ago, I was having a recurrence of depression and asked a pastor for a recommendation for a Christian counselor. He said, “ We believe depression is caused by focusing on yourself too much.” Fortunately I have had experience with wonderful Christian counselors. This kind of attitude and statement can be devastating to a believer, especially if they already tend toward self-recrimination. Another excellent book that I recommend by Zack Eswine is called “Spurgeon’s Sorrows”. Cathy White
Someone else recommended that book to me. I will check it out. Thanks Cathy!