On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Joey Tomlinson interviews Dave Jenkins about his background dealing with anxiety and depression, how his wife helps him deal with anxiety and depression, and healthy God-centered help for coping with anxiety and depression, along with the place of open and honest communication and friendship, and the local church for those struggling with depression.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• A bit of Dave’s story with depression and anxiety.
• How Dave’s wife cares for him when he’s anxiety
• Common triggers for depression and anxiety.
• Some healthy God-centered coping mechanisms for depression and anxiety.
• Some common sinful coping mechanisms.
• Personal help for addressing anxiety and depression in the Christian life.
• The place of Christian friends in fighting anxiety and depression.
• What local churches can do to minister to those struggling with depression and anxiety.
• Some recommended reading on depression and anxiety, along with good website resources.
• Real hope and help for those facing depression.

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