Rick talks with Paul Asay of Focus on the Family’s Plugged In — movie, music, TV, and video game reviewer by day... and (as Rick says) maybe wearing tights and a cape by night. Paul is also an author and speaker, joining the conversation to discuss his powerful book “Beauty in the Browns: Walking with Christ in the Darkness of Depression.”

Paul has lived with depression since childhood, and in this honest conversation, he opens up about how faith, family, and creativity have helped him walk through the darkness with Christ. Rick and Paul talk about what it means to stay connected to God in hard seasons, practical steps for those struggling with depression, and how our digital world — especially our smartphones — can both help and hinder our mental health.

They also dive into Paul’s passion for pop culture — from movies that surprise him (for better or worse) to the upcoming Christmas releases he’s excited about.

Paul Asay is a longtime contributor to Focus on the Family’s Plugged In, author of Beauty in the Browns and God on the Streets of Gotham.

Learn more about Paul and Plugged In at FocusOnTheFamily.com/PluggedIn.

Rick talks with Paul Asay of Focus on the Family&rsquo;s Plugged In &mdash; movie, music, TV, and video game reviewer by day... and (as Rick says) maybe wearing tights and a cape by night. Paul is also an author and speaker, joining the conversation to discuss his powerful book &ldquo;Beauty in the Browns: Walking with Christ in the Darkness of Depression.&rdquo;
Paul has lived with depression since childhood, and in this honest conversation, he opens up about how faith, family, and creativity have helped him walk through the darkness with Christ. Rick and Paul talk about what it means to stay connected to God in hard seasons, practical steps for those struggling with depression, and how our digital world &mdash; especially our smartphones &mdash; can both help and hinder our mental health.
They also dive into Paul&rsquo;s passion for pop culture &mdash; from movies that surprise him (for better or worse) to the upcoming Christmas releases he&rsquo;s excited about.
Paul Asay is a longtime contributor to Focus on the Family&rsquo;s Plugged In, author of Beauty in the Browns and God on the Streets of Gotham.
Learn more about Paul and Plugged In at&nbsp;<a data-start="1391" data-end="1467">FocusOnTheFamily.com/PluggedIn</a>.

FaithTalk Today with Rick Probst is an entertaining, informative, and inspiring radio program that showcases America’s Christian leaders. Each week, Rick sits down with influential pastors and ministry leaders—discussing the things that matter most. Faith, church, family, ministry, and culture. He communicates with candor, wit, and a passion for God.

Be sure to join Rick Probst for FaithTalk Today on FaithTalk Atlanta AM 970 and AM 590 at 2:00 PM every Saturday or 12:00 PM every Sunday. Or follow the podcast on the listening platform of your choice.

FaithTalk Today with Rick Probst is an entertaining, informative, and inspiring radio program that showcases America&rsquo;s Christian leaders. Each week, Rick sits down with influential pastors and ministry leaders&mdash;discussing the things that matter most. Faith, church, family, ministry, and culture. He communicates with candor, wit, and a passion for God.
Be sure to join Rick Probst for FaithTalk Today on FaithTalk Atlanta AM 970 and AM 590 at 2:00 PM every Saturday or 12:00 PM every Sunday. Or follow the podcast on the listening platform of your choice.

FaithTalk Today with Rick Probst

FaithTalk Today with Rick Probst is an entertaining, informative, and inspiring radio program that showcases our nation’s Christian leaders. Each week, Rick sits down with influential pastors and ministry leaders—discussing the things that matter most. Faith, church, family, ministry, and culture. He communicates with candor, wit, and a passion for God.

FaithTalk Today with Rick Probst is an entertaining, informative, and inspiring radio program that showcases our nation&rsquo;s Christian leaders. Each week, Rick sits down with influential pastors and ministry leaders&mdash;discussing the things that matter most. Faith, church, family, ministry, and culture. He communicates with candor, wit, and a passion for God.

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