Podcast Appearances
Does depression disqualify you from ministry? How can you find Biblical hope even in depression? Terry joins Amber Ginter Johnson to answer these questions and more to encourage Christians suffering from depression.
In this honest conversation about depression, Terry shares his testimony, discusses misconceptions about depression, and points listeners towards the hope we have in the Lord.
Terry discusses his journey with depression and explains how the Church can better approach this topic to support and encourage.
Are you wondering how you can support a loved one in their battle with depression? In this episode, Terry shares advice on handling the effects of depression on other family members.
Terry concludes his discussion with Family Vision on encouraging family members when supporting a loved one with depression.
Terry offers encouragement from his book, Serve Strong, and addresses doubts many Christians experience in their walk.
Terry shares truths from his book, Serve Strong, to encourage those serving in missions.
Terry discusses his book, Serve Strong, and truths from the book to encourage and equip fathers and leaders.
Terry discusses his book, Serve Strong, and reminds God’s servants of the promises God provided in His Word that daily sustain us.
Terry shares truths from his book, Serve Strong, and offers encouragement for leaders as they minister.
The Colorinchaos Podcast
Terry connects with a former student to share his battle with depression and encourages others to press on even in the midst of suffering.
Where Are My Sins?
Do you ever find it difficult to forgive yourself? Does the enemy of your soul ever whisper that you're unacceptable to the Lord because you had a subpar day, spiritually speaking? Oh, you undoubtedly know Bible verses that say you're forgiven, but do you experience...
Will I Finish Well?
A semi-retired pastor I knew, in his late 60s, abruptly left his wife of 45 years. He drove back to another state where he had enjoyed a long pastorate. Why? To shack up with his former church secretary. Apparently, until then he had been loyal to God and to his wife....
When Heaven Is Silent
If you read a clear, biblically accurate book on the subject of suffering, even if the writer has not personally suffered greatly, you'd consider it a valuable contribution. But if such a book were written by a man who has suffered greatly, who shared his personal...
Is Self-Absorption Inevitable During Depression?
The worst physical pain I ever experienced occurred during my senior year in high school. I had neglected intermittent tooth pain for weeks. A large cavity had carved a hole into a molar. I had forgotten about the bad tooth when I bit down on a hard food item in the...
2 Things about Christian Living I’ve Learned the Hard Way
What must you do before others in the body of Christ can help you bear a heavy burden? In what sense is heart-breaking conviction of sin a demonstration of God's grace toward you? After 76 years of life as a Christ-follower and over 55 years in vocational ministry,...
How to Pray When Afflicted
You're smack-dab in the middle of a depressive episode. The despair stifles motivation to live. Your grown daughter left the church and isn't sure she still believes in God. Chronic pain or illness restricts you physically and begets discouragement that's difficult to...
Can Depression Glorify God?
Which glorifies God more: healing depression or redeeming it? God's Word teems with examples of miraculous healing, resulting in praise. It also discloses benefits of affliction that isn't removed, such as character cultivation (Romans 5:2-5) expansion of our capacity...
Hold Fast, for Heaven’s Sake!
When the fog of depression envelops me, what spurs me to action when there's no feeling or motivation to do anything? A means of grace I cling to for sustenance is the Word of God. One feature in the Bible that has thrown me a lifeline time and again is God's...
You Can’t Handle Depression Alone
Please don't miss this strategy for handling depression. Ministry of Presence Dolly had heard me mutter that I didn't want to live. The hopelessness of depression had been accompanied by extreme anxiety and restlessness. My two preadolescent boys knew something...
