Award-winning and Latin Grammy-nominated worship artist Christine D’Clario joins Crosswalk Talk to discuss her deeply personal new book, Healing in the Desert. Known by millions for her music, Christine opens up about her battle with severe postpartum depression, suicidal thoughts, childhood trauma, and how therapy—paired with a vibrant faith—became a turning point in her healing journey.

In this powerful conversation, she shares how vulnerability became strength, why the Church must address mental health more openly, and how God’s presence sustained her in her darkest moments.

In This Episode


Christine’s diagnosis with severe postpartum depression


Surviving suicidal thoughts as a public Christian leader


Childhood trauma, abuse, and unresolved grief


Why mental health remains a challenging topic in some church communities


The importance of Spirit-filled, biblically grounded therapy


Wrestling honestly with God in seasons of pain


Her salvation story at age 19 and dramatic encounter with God


Encouragement for anyone battling anxiety, depression, or trauma

About the Book

In Healing in the Desert, Christine offers both her story and practical guideposts for navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and spiritual doubt. The book combines personal testimony, biblical insight, and mental health resources for readers seeking hope and restoration.

Resources Mentioned


Healing in the Desert by Christine D’Clario


Soul Share Health – A faith-based mental health community offering prayer gatherings and licensed Christian therapy resources


LifeAudio– Discover more faith-centered podcasts

A Word of Encouragement

If you or someone you love is battling depression, anxiety, or trauma, this episode serves as a reminder: you are not alone. Many are the afflictions—but the Lord rescues. And often, He does so through both His Spirit and wise, compassionate community.

Award-winning and Latin Grammy-nominated worship artist Christine D&rsquo;Clario joins Crosswalk Talk to discuss her deeply personal new book,&nbsp;Healing in the Desert. Known by millions for her music, Christine opens up about her battle with severe postpartum depression, suicidal thoughts, childhood trauma, and how therapy&mdash;paired with a vibrant faith&mdash;became a turning point in her healing journey.
In this powerful conversation, she shares how vulnerability became strength, why the Church must address mental health more openly, and how God&rsquo;s presence sustained her in her darkest moments.
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In This Episode
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Christine&rsquo;s diagnosis with severe postpartum depression
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Surviving suicidal thoughts as a public Christian leader
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Childhood trauma, abuse, and unresolved grief
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Why mental health remains a challenging topic in some church communities
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The importance of Spirit-filled, biblically grounded therapy
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Wrestling honestly with God in seasons of pain
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Her salvation story at age 19 and dramatic encounter with God
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Encouragement for anyone battling anxiety, depression, or trauma
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About the Book
In Healing in the Desert, Christine offers both her story and practical guideposts for navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and spiritual doubt. The book combines personal testimony, biblical insight, and mental health resources for readers seeking hope and restoration.
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Resources Mentioned
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Desert-Finding-Journey-Brokenness/dp/0830791493">Healing in the Desert by Christine D&rsquo;Clario</a>
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<a href="https://soulsharehealth.com/en-usd/pages/home">Soul Share Health</a> &ndash; A faith-based mental health community offering prayer gatherings and licensed Christian therapy resources
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<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio </a>&ndash; Discover more faith-centered podcasts
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A Word of Encouragement
If you or someone you love is battling depression, anxiety, or trauma, this episode serves as a reminder: you are not alone. Many are the afflictions&mdash;but the Lord rescues. And often, He does so through both His Spirit and wise, compassionate community.

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Some of our favorite interviews include:

⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer

⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected

⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith

⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement

Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Christine D’Clario on Postpartum Depression, Trauma, and Finding Healing in the Desert

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