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.
IS IT EVER OKAY TO LIVE IN THE PAST?
4 Reasons Why My Answer Is “Yes!” “Living in the past” isn’t normally associated with spiritual vitality. But there’s one sense in which repeated excursions into our past is integral to a more robust walk with Christ. Digest these reasons for looking over your...
5 Reasons to Read FAIL: Finding Hope and Grace in the Midst of Ministry Failure (by J.R. Briggs)
I’m gearing this post to pastors, associate staff members, pastoral students in Bible College or Seminary, members of church boards, and parachurch leaders. Wives of pastors will also benefit. If you don’t fit any of these categories, this book will instill within...
3 Things I’m Learning the Hard Way About Aging
Not everything we learn is fun or fascinating. Take lessons about growing older as an example. I didn’t register for the course on aging, but at 66, I daily take my front-row seat in the classroom. I don’t know if this will be on the test, but what follows are...
4 TRUTHS THAT CHALLENGE PREACHERS AND BIBLE STUDY LEADERS
What biblical perspectives keep me from settling for mediocrity as a communicator of God’s Word? Whereas my previous two posts focused on encouragement for teachers, this one examines texts or insights that have challenged or convicted me.1. God evaluates our...
4 MORE TRUTHS TO ENCOURAGE PREACHERS AND BIBLE STUDY LEADERS
When fatigue, criticism, spiritual warfare, feelings of inadequacy, or some form of failure threaten to sabotage our ministry of handling God’s Word, what Bible verses and truths can sustain us for the long haul?In my previous post, I cited six truths with...
6 TRUTHS TO ENCOURAGE PREACHERS AND TEACHERS
For 45 years, I’ve been teaching Bible in both formal and informal venues. Here are truths that have cultivated resiliency within me despite the inadequacy, warfare, and weariness that accompany a teaching ministry. You’ll profit more from this post if you read...
I AM DEPRESSED, BUT GOD IS GOOD
What follows is a journal entry from 2005. The first part sounds bleak. I was knee-deep in a depressive episode and couldn’t slog my way out. I’m posting it to show you how depression expresses itself in the minds or emotions of some Christian workers you may know...
WHY DON’T CHRISTIAN LEADERS CRY ANY MORE?
When is the last time you saw a Christian leader weep? Have you ever heard a preacher or conference Bible teacher apologize because he or she shed tears while speaking? Do you associate public weeping with emotional instability, weakness, or embarrassment? When it...
WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT…
It just doesn’t feel like Christmas this year. The joyful anticipation I once had prior to December 25 has evaporated as I get older. Maybe it’s because the kids are grown and I don’t get to observe their excitement any more.I tend to feel depressed the closer we...
