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.
3 WAYS LARRY RICHARDS CHANGED MY LIFE AND MINISTRY
Even giants pass away. Larry Richards, who died October 16, 2016 at age 85, is a case in point.As a Christian Education student at Wheaton Graduate School (1971-72), I took two of his classes. Far more formative was his prolific writing. You can see a recent...
4 “BUT GOD” VERSES TO FEED THE SOUL OF LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS
“But” is a conjunction with impact. It precedes a contrary opinion, or introduces a stark contrast to the first part of a sentence. The term qualifies or completely negates what precedes it. *”I know I promised we’d get away this weekend, honey, but my boss expects...
6 WAYS TO INSTILL GRATITUDE FOR GOD’S FAITHFULNESS (A Step-by-Step Group Worship Experience You Can Use)
How can you tap into your group or family members’ positive memories of God’s interventions? How can you spark a celebration of His past deeds, leading to a corporate time of praise?1.Use a Hymn. Go online and find a high-quality choir rendition of “Great Is Thy...
2 TIPS FOR RECEIVING A COMPLIMENT FOR YOUR BIBLE TEACHING
What Not To Say After A Compliment Anyone to whom God has given the grace-gift of teaching will receive his or her share of verbal affirmations. I’ve had folks praise me for the clarity of truths I convey, for my passion, and my emphasis on application. Yet...
7 EFFECTIVE GET-ACQUAINTED OR TEAM-BUILDING IDEAS
Small group leaders, classroom Bible teachers, and leaders of staff meetings need to cultivate a warm, inviting atmosphere. Paying attention to the social climate will facilitate more interaction in Bible studies or enhance the contributions when the group members get...
3 THINGS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT TEACHING
If experience is the best teacher, I should have learned something by now about teaching and learning. For 35 years, I’ve served as a faculty in Church Ministry at Columbia International University, complemented by hundreds of Sunday School lessons taught, sermons...
3 CHALLENGING TRUTHS FOR TEACHERS OF BIBLE
What Bible truths nudge me toward excellence and prompt me to give ministry my best shot? What perspectives challenge, even convict me, especially in relation to teaching God’s Word? Here are three of the answers. 1. God judges strictly those who communicate His...
4 TRUTHS THAT KEEP ME GOING IN MINISTRY
Opposition to goals.Lack of visible results.Weariness from overwork.Spiritual warfare.Feelings of inadequacy.These are among the factors that siphon off joy and motivation in ministry. What follows are four Bible truths that instill resiliency in me. I don’t offer...
4 WAYS I DEAL WITH DESPONDENCY
If you expect cures for dealing with despondency, stop reading now. If you want tips from a fellow pilgrim who has persevered through numerous episodes of depression, enabled by God’s grace to keep following and serving Him, you may find help.(Caveat: If depression...
