EP. 88 Gospel For Real Life Series - Depression: The Sun Always Rises W/Author & Biblical Counselor Margaret Ashmore
Episode Summary:
In this episode, hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy are joined by author and biblical counselor, Margaret Ashmore to discuss depression. The periods of depression that we all share can range from having a bad day to grieving the loss of a loved one. Our fallen world harbors a broad spectrum of suffering that, while never the same for each individual, has always been part of the human condition. Yet Margaret Ashmore reminds us that however difficult our circumstances, they cannot determine whether our lives are ruled by joy or by depression . . . the choices we make in light of those circumstances do. She lays before us a set of godly choices we can make in our own “dark night of the soul” to seek God’s freedom from our dominating depression.
Episode Notes:
Margaret attends Benchmark Bible Church in Denton, Texas, where she serves as director of the counseling ministry in addition to leading Bible studies for women. She is a frequent speaker for women’s retreats and conferences across the country as an outreach of her church. Margaret has always been single, considering this a gift in allowing her to freely serve the Lord in “feeding His sheep.”
Episode Resources:
Depression: The Sun Always Rises (booklet highlighted in the episode)
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness - Ed Welch
Spiritual Depression - Martin Lloyd Jones
A Path Through SufferingElizabeth Elliott
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