Depression is the leading cause of disability for people ages 15 to 44. Sadly, it’s a condition that people of faith have long ignored believing that it’s strictly a spiritual problem, not a medical condition. But Pastor Tommy Nelson, senior pastor of Denton Bible Church, a mega church near Dallas, is on a campaign to enlighten people that mental health is a real problem. He’s brutally honest about his own dark times of severe depression and anxiety. In this podcast Pastor Nelson talks about a conference he’s leading this week in Washington, D.C. on faith and mental health, called “Journey Through Depression.” He wants to dispel the stigma of seeking help through science. But also to show that God’s hand is still in the mix.
