Episode Summary:

Join me with Alicia Michelle for a candid discussion about my personal journey through depression as a Christian doctor. Not only did we focus on depression's physical, emotional and spiritual components, but we also addressed fundamental questions surrounding depression, such as its definition, the intersection of faith and mental health, barriers to self-recognition, and practical strategies for identification. You won't want to miss this episode as we offer insights on depression from personal, professional, and spiritual perspectives.



Questions we answer in this episode:
What is depression?
What is the spiritual component of depression?
Do Christians get depressed?
Why don’t we recognize depression in ourselves?
How do we identify depression?
What can we do spiritually speaking to help address depression?



Scripture References:
John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Psalm 30:5 “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”



Recommended Resources: 
Break Free from Feeling Never Enough
Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson 
The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms
Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals
 YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day
 YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide
 Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip
Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award
Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award
Trusting God Through Cancer 1
 Trusting God Through Cancer 2
 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference
 Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.)
 Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win



Social Media Links for Guest and Host:

Connect with Alicia Michelle:

Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at:

Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube

Guest:

Alicia Michelle is a certified mindset coach, speaker, Bible study author and award- winning podcast host of the top-ranked The Christian Mindset Coach Podcast. Through her coaching and courses (and by the power of the Holy Spirit), she equips Christian women with practical biblically-based tools to break free from the worry and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing and performance that come from feeling “never enough”. 



Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Episode Summary: Join me with Alicia Michelle for a candid discussion about my personal journey through depression as a Christian doctor. Not only did we focus on depression's physical, emotional and spiritual components, but we also addressed fundamental questions surrounding depression, such as its definition, the intersection of faith and mental health, barriers to self-recognition, and practical strategies for identification. You won't want to miss this episode as we offer insights on depression from personal, professional, and spiritual perspectives.   Questions we answer in this episode: <ul> <li>What is depression?</li> <li>What is the spiritual component of depression?</li> <li>Do Christians get depressed?</li> <li>Why don’t we recognize depression in ourselves?</li> <li>How do we identify depression?</li> <li>What can we do spiritually speaking to help address depression?</li> </ul>   Scripture References: <ul> <li>John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.</li> <li>2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”</li> <li>Psalm 30:5 “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”</li> </ul>   Recommended Resources:  <ul> <li><a href="https://vibrantchristianliving.com/mind">Break Free from Feeling Never Enough</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3OpAZgQ">Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3sCoqqm">The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson</li> <li>YouVersion 5-Day Devotional <a href="http://bible.us/r/A57">Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms</a>  </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3twWnXp">Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals</li> <li><a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/reading-plans/31089-today-is-going-to-be-a-good-day"> YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/reading-plans/31151-today-is-going-to-be-another-good-day"> YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vvipro">Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson</li> <li><a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/breaking-anxietys-grip-study-guide/"> Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/16633-breaking-anxietys-grip-by-michelle-bengtson"> Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vus9SJ">Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2K68a7l">Hope Prevails Bible Study</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award</li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3mJPixb">Trusting God Through Cancer 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.trustinggodthroughcancer.com/a/43857/mHhVgR5s"> Trusting God Through Cancer 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://leanhealthyageless.com/revive-and-thrive-landing-mb/"> Revive & Thrive Women's Conference</a></li> <li><a href="https://divineencouragement.onlinecoursehost.com/courses/subduestressandanxiety"> Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day</a>. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.)</li> <li><a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/fight-anxious-fearful-thoughts-download/"> Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win</a></li> </ul>   Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Alicia Michelle: <a href="https://vibrantchristianliving.com/">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliciamichellecoach/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VibrantChristianLiving/">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@aliciamichellecoach">YouTube</a> For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vvipro" rel="nofollow">Breaking Anxiety’s Grip</a> / Order Book <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vus9SJ" rel="nofollow">Hope Prevails</a>  /  <a href="https://www.drmichellebengtson.com/">Website</a>  /  <a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/category/blog/">Blog</a>  /  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleBengtson">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.twitter.com/DrMBengtson">Twitter</a> (@DrMBengtson)  /  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrMichelleBengtson">LinkedIn</a>  /  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmichellebengtson">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Drbhopeprevails">Pinterest</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn92DHzGSZk8psDb2FKazOQ">YouTube</a> Guest: Alicia Michelle is a certified mindset coach, speaker, Bible study author and award- winning podcast host of the top-ranked The Christian Mindset Coach Podcast. Through her coaching and courses (and by the power of the Holy Spirit), she equips Christian women with practical biblically-based tools to break free from the worry and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing and performance that come from feeling “never enough”.    Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

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Episode Summary: Join me with Alicia Michelle for a candid discussion about my personal journey through depression as a Christian doctor. Not only did we focus on depression's physical, emotional and spiritual components, but we also addressed...

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