Walking Through Anxiety and Depression with Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon

Walking Through Anxiety and Depression with Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon In this episode, I’m joined by returning guests Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon to discuss their new book, Hope for the Anxious and Depressed: A Biblical and Practical Guide for Christians Walking through the Darkness. Anxiety and depression are struggles many Christians face, yet questions about faith, counseling, medication, and mental health often leave believers feeling confused or alone. Hope and Christine bring together theological insight, clinical experience, and personal stories to help Christians think biblically about anxiety and depression while pointing readers to the hope found in Christ. We discuss common misconceptions surrounding mental health struggles, the difference between everyday worry and clinical anxiety, the role of counseling and medication, how churches can better support those who are hurting, and practical ways to walk alongside loved ones experiencing anxiety or depression. In this episode: ​The heart behind Hope for the Anxious and Depressed ​Common misconceptions about anxiety and depression ​Distinguishing everyday worry from clinical anxiety and depression ​Why faith and professional mental health care are not competing solutions ​The role of counseling, medication, and spiritual disciplines ​How churches can better support those struggling with anxiety and depression ​Practical ways to care for loved ones who are hurting ​The hope Christians have in the midst of anxiety and depression Book Mentioned Hope for the Anxious and Depressed: A Biblical and Practical Guide for Christians Walking through the Darkness by Hope A. Blanton and Christine B. GordonPrevious Episode: Finding Freedom in Your Bible Study with At His Feet Studies More Conversations on Biblical Counseling and Mental Health If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out these related Bookish Talks with Lia conversations: ​Caring for One Another Well in Your Local Church with Helen Thorne ​Healing After Church Hurt with Timothy St. John ​Supporting Others Through Trauma with Darby Strickland ​Counseling with Biblical Truth and Hope with Rebekah Hannah of Anchored Virtual ​Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ with Jonathan Holmes ​Becoming Trauma Aware with Eliza Huie Connect with Hope and Christine Website: https://www.athisfeetstudies.com Instagram: @athsfeetstudies Connect with Lia: ​Bookstagram: ⁠⁠@liarossreads⁠⁠ ​Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookishtalkspodcast⁠