When faith and mental health collide, many believers feel caught between shame and silence. In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol McCracken talks with Chris Morris, author of Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward. Chris shares his raw and redemptive story of battling depression, walking through a crisis of faith, and discovering that God’s grace meets us even in the darkest places. Together, they explore how to dismantle harmful theology, find freedom through honesty, and experience hope that outlasts despair.

Resource Discussed: Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
Chris talked about trying to “power through by sheer will” before realizing something had to change. When have you reached the end of your own strength and discovered the freedom of surrender?
Many people tie their identity to productivity or performance. How has God been reshaping your understanding of worth apart from what you do?
Chris described a “crisis of faith,” not a loss of faith. What’s the difference for you—and how have moments of doubt actually deepened your faith journey?
What are some “theological traps” you’ve encountered—beliefs that sounded spiritual but actually created fear, guilt, or shame rather than freedom?
Chris’s friends later asked, “Why didn’t you tell me?” Who in your life could you safely open up to about your struggles, and what would it take to start that conversation?
Paul’s story of the “thorn in the flesh” reminded Chris that God’s grace is enough, even when healing looks different than we hoped. How does that truth speak to your current season of pain or waiting?
What is one practical step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this podcast episode?

 

When faith and mental health collide, many believers feel caught between shame and silence. In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol McCracken talks with Chris Morris, author of Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward. Chris shares his raw and redemptive story of battling depression, walking through a crisis of faith, and discovering that God&rsquo;s grace meets us even in the darkest places. Together, they explore how to dismantle harmful theology, find freedom through honesty, and experience hope that outlasts despair.
Resource Discussed: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Redeemed-Lessons-Suicidality-Depression/dp/0764242423">Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward</a>
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>Chris talked about trying to &ldquo;power through by sheer will&rdquo; before realizing something had to change. When have you reached the end of your own strength and discovered the freedom of surrender?</li>
<li>Many people tie their identity to productivity or performance. How has God been reshaping your understanding of worth apart from what you do?</li>
<li>Chris described a &ldquo;crisis of faith,&rdquo; not a loss of faith. What&rsquo;s the difference for you&mdash;and how have moments of doubt actually deepened your faith journey?</li>
<li>What are some &ldquo;theological traps&rdquo; you&rsquo;ve encountered&mdash;beliefs that sounded spiritual but actually created fear, guilt, or shame rather than freedom?</li>
<li>Chris&rsquo;s friends later asked, &ldquo;Why didn&rsquo;t you tell me?&rdquo; Who in your life could you safely open up to about your struggles, and what would it take to start that conversation?</li>
<li>Paul&rsquo;s story of the &ldquo;thorn in the flesh&rdquo; reminded Chris that God&rsquo;s grace is enough, even when healing looks different than we hoped. How does that truth speak to your current season of pain or waiting?</li>
<li>What is one practical step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this podcast episode?</li>
</ol>
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Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...