Christine M. Chappell, Author at Christine M. Chappell

Depression and Motherhood: Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

"Are you a mom struggling with feelings of hopelessness and anxiety? Would you like biblical guidance and practical help for battling depression from someone who’s been there and understands? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Christine Chappell, as they discuss how we can abide in Christ and lean on him to sustain us through seasons of darkness."

1 year ago

Hope + Help for Pornography and Marriage with Curtis & Jenny Solomon

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Curtis and Jenny Solomon about their respective books, Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography and Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography.

1 year ago

Hope + Help for Deeper Friendships with Brad Hambrick

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Transformative Friendships: 7 Questions to Deepen Any Relationship.

1 year ago

Help When Depression Overwhelms You as a Mom: Counseling Conversations

Recently I had the chance to talk with Alex Kocher and Brenda Payne of Known Ministries for their podcast, Conversational Counseling.

1 year ago

Hope + Help for Christian Dads with Tom Sugimura

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tom Sugimura about his book, Hope for New Dads: 40 Days in the Book of Proverbs.

1 year ago

Voices of Encouragement • Video Compilation

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, we hear closing remarks from Christine as well as encouraging words from a variety of respected authors, bible teachers, pastors, and experienced biblical counselors such as Brad Bigney, Cameron Cole, John Crotts, Iain Duguid, David & Krista Dunham, Zack Eswine, Gloria Furman, Alasdair Groves, Nancy Guthrie, Brad Hambrick, Marty Machowski, Esther Smith, Curtis Solomon, Paul Tautges, Steve Viars, Mark Vroegop, Ed Welch, Lauren Whitman, and Rush Witt.

1 year ago

When All You Want is “Better”

Do you know what it’s like to be depressed and want nothing more than to feel better again? Normal? Happy? Alive, even? Join Christine as she explores the painful reality of our present circumstances and the deferred hope that stems from changes we sorely want but don't yet have.

1 year ago

Hope + Help for Healing After Abortion with Camille Cates

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Camille Cates about her book, Moving Forward After Abortion: Finding Comfort in God.

1 year ago

The Soul Care Podcast Interview

Recently I had the chance to talk with Dr. Warren Lamb, Jinda Reinig, and Kimberly Willess on their new show, The Soul Care Podcast.

1 year ago

Parent Loss with Lucy Ann Moll

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Lucy reflects on the sudden death of her mother and shares how God mercifully met her in the midst of her grief.

1 year ago

You Lamented—Now What?

“There’s a lot of talk about how to lament these days, but what do we do after—what comes next?” My friend’s question was intriguing. He was right to identify the need for extended reflection. After all, the moments following lament are just as important as the pain-pressed prayers themselves. We must choose to do something next, so what will it be? Withdraw in self-pity? Lash out at loved ones? Self-medicate with creature comforts? Give ourselves over to the futility of restlessness or the fruitlessness of resignation? We need wisdom, lest the choices we make do more harm than good. Because all of life is lived before God, how we move forward from lament truly matters. So what wisdom does he offer to us in these fragile and frustrated moments?

1 year ago

Domestic Abuse with Joy Forrest

Joy recalls the depths of despair and hopelessness she felt while navigating an abusive marriage and shares how God mercifully met her in the midst of a traumatic event.

1 year ago

Prodigal Children with Camille Cates

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Camille reflects on the heartbreak of grieving over a wayward child and how God has mercifully met her in the midst of her sorrow.

1 year ago

Stillbirth with Jackie Gibson

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Jackie reflects on the stillbirth of her daughter and recounts how God mercifully met her in the midst of her grief.

1 year ago

Free Resources for Depressed Moms

This post contains articles, audios, videos, and downloads which were published during the launch of Midnight Mercies. All of these resources are free to access and available to freely share.

1 year ago

Child Illness & Miscarriage with Katie Faris

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Katie reflects on the fears surrounding her children's genetic illnesses along with the grief of miscarriage, and recalls how God mercifully met her in the midst of one of the most overwhelming seasons in her life as a mom.

1 year ago

Child Loss with Sharon Betters

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Sharon reflects on the sudden tragic loss of her son and recalls how God mercifully met her in the midst of depression and grief.

1 year ago

Hope + Help for Christian Identity with Paul Tautges

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Paul Tautges about his book, Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ.

1 year ago

10 Recommended New Books from 2023

Here are ten new books which I gladly reviewed in 2023, accompanied by their respective endorsements (in no particular order).

1 year ago

Chronic Illness with Vaneetha Risner

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Vaneetha reflects on her progressive journey through chronic illness and remembers how God has mercifully met her in the midst of her limitations in motherhood.

1 year ago

13 Christian Podcasts on Grief & Loss

Featuring 13 podcast episodes on grief and loss from the Hope + Help Podcast.

1 year ago

Mercy for Depressed Moms: How God Met Me in Crisis

Jesus wasn’t the one insisting that I pull myself out of the pit. He was the one calling me to take refuge in him as he walked me through the dark.

1 year ago

Postpartum Depression with Christina Fox

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Christina Fox reflects on her discouraging journey through postpartum depression and remembers how God mercifully met her in the midst of it.

1 year ago

Midnight Mercies: BCC Podcast Interview

I recently had the opportunity to join Curtis Solomon on the Biblical Counseling Coalition's 15:14 Podcast to talk about my book, Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood.

1 year ago

Hope + Help for Engaging Grief with Ed Welch

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion.

1 year ago

Widowhood & Single Parenting with Lisa Appelo

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Lisa reflects on the sudden death of her husband and remembers how God mercifully met her in the midst of her grief and grappling with single parenting.

1 year ago

Parenting Challenges with Sarah Walton

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Sarah reflects on her journey through traumatic parenting challenges and shares how God has mercifully met her in the midst of them.

1 year ago

Unexpected Divorce with Shannon McCoy

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Shannon reflects on her journey through depression in the wake of divorce and shares how God mercifully met her in the midst of it.

1 year ago

The Trial of Depression in Motherhood: His People Radio Interview

I recently had the opportunity to join Bill Feltner on his radio program, His People, to talk about the trial of depression in motherhood.

1 year ago

Hope + Help for Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Venessa Ellen

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Venessa Ellen about the topic of autoimmune disorders.

1 year ago

Miscarriage & Postpartum Depression with Abbey Wedgeworth

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Abbey Wedgeworth reflects on her painful journey through miscarriage and postpartum depression and shares how God mercifully met her in the midst of it.

1 year ago

Broken by Depression: Broken Vessels Podcast Interview

I recently had the opportunity to join Joshua Simpkins on his podcast, Broken Vessels, to talk about the brokenness of depression and some of the questions and challenges that arise when we navigate that journey with Christ.

1 year ago

Sadness vs. Depression: This vs. That Podcast Interview

I recently had the opportunity to join Anchored Hope Counseling on their podcast to consider how we might discern the difference between ordinary experiences of sadness and the overwhelming darkness of depression.

2 years ago

Hope + Help for Hard Stories with Robert Cheong

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Robert Cheong about the topic of hard stories and his book, Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World.

2 years ago

4 Ways to Help a Depressed Mom

Surely somewhere in your close proximity, there’s a mother suffering from depression. As she attempts to beat back the darkness, you wonder how you can care for her. As featured at The Gospel Coalition.

2 years ago

Depression in Motherhood: Help & Hope Podcast Interview

In this conversation, Sharon Betters talks with Christine Chappell about the different emotional facets of the experience of depression, practical steps we can take in battling depression, and suggestions for how friends can come alongside a hurting friend.

2 years ago

Hope + Help for Loneliness with Shannon McCoy

What is a biblical understanding of loneliness? Why does it seem to be such a prevalent experience for people? What are some harmful ways we might be tempted to cope with this kind of feeling? And what are some helpful steps someone take if they feel lonely today? Shannon McCoy addresses these questions and more in this new episode.

2 years ago

When the Clock Strikes Midnight: 3 Encouragements for Depressed Moms

If you’re feeling desperate for encouragement as you walk through the darkness of depression, I’d like to pass along a few statements which ministered to me. The Spirit used each of these fitly spoken words to give me strength and insight on my journey. By God’s mercy and grace, I pray they will serve you just the same. As featured at Risen Motherhood.

2 years ago