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.
6 TRUTHS TO HELP YOU SERVE STRONGER
Joy-sapping workloads, feelings of inadequacy, lack of apparent fruitfulness, and battle fatigue from spiritual warfare are some of the foes that threaten ministry motivation and endurance. Here are six truths that infuse me with biblical perspective and buoy my...
2 CONFESSIONS OF A PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN
I’ve always viewed my call from God to vocational ministry as a high privilege. Since I turned 19, forty-eight years ago, my only means of earning a living has been ministry venues: church staff, denominational trainer, writer, and Christian university professor.But...
4 THINGS I WISH I HAD DONE DIFFERENTLY IN MINISTRY
At 67, I am more prone to reflect on the past, especially my various ministry roles and key relationships. Here are four regrets, or things I wish I had handled differently. 1. I wish I had “picked more brains.” When it comes to taking classes, attending a...
3 THINGS NOT TO SAY TO A DEPRESSED PERSON
I can’t remember a time when chronic depression wasn’t a nemesis for me. As a child I often felt an overwhelming sadness and wept without understanding why. Now I’m a 67-year-old Christian college professor who still wanders occasionally into the dark fog of...
The Disabled and the Church
Dr. Johnny Miller If the worship leader starts by trumpeting, “Let’s all stand to worship God this morning,” I flinch. This worship service probably isn’t going to include me. Again. That’s because I’m physically disabled. I’m unable to stand...
4 BIBLE VERSES THAT CHALLENGE TEACHERS OF BIBLE
What keeps us from taking our Bible teaching for granted? From growing lax when it comes to preparation? What keeps the process from becoming stale and our enthusiasm from waning?Answers to those questions include the challenges to teachers nestled within the pages...
11 SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS FOR BIBLE TEACHERS AND GROUP LEADERS
An exercise I’ve long advocated for leaders and teachers is “exegeting your experiences.” When a person exegetes a Bible passage, he or she takes out what is inherently there, as intended by the Holy Spirit, using the principles of hermeneutics.Whether you...
8 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU DETERMINE IF YOU’VE REALLY FORGIVEN SOMEONE
We can fool ourselves into thinking we’ve forgiven another person, when resentment still simmers beneath the surface of our hearts. I know this from painful experience. Warning: asking ourselves these questions may spur repentance toward God for our bitterness,...
4 TRAITS OF A GREAT LEARNER
What qualities facilitate lifelong learning as a Christ-follower or vocational Christian leader? What traits expedite success as a college or seminary student? My 36 years as a faculty member at Columbia International University prompts me to focus on these four...
