Free Resources for Depressed Moms

a collection of articles, audios, videos, and downloads from the Midnight Mercies book launch

It's been three months since my new book, Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood, officially released, and I've been so grateful for the encouraging feedback I've received since then. Launching a book into world—particularly one which contains such a deeply exposing personal account from my past—is an overwhelming endeavor to say the least. I could not have endured that season without the prayers and tangible support of friends, family, and my online community. So, thank you. Truly.

As the calendar turns to 2024, I'm back in the "writing cave" working on new mini-books which aim to serve mothers who are suffering from postpartum depression as well as those who are caring for a depressed spouse. Now that the intensity of book release season has more or less passed, I thought it might be worthwhile to compile all of the digital content from the launch of Midnight Mercies into one space. What you'll find in this post are all the articles and audios which were published during the fall/winter of 2023 related to the book and the topic of depression in motherhood. All of these resources are free to access and available to freely share.

In addition, I continue to release video sessions from the Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, which ran during book launch week in October 2023. At the very bottom of this page, you can find all of the replays that have been made available to date—provided at no cost. By subscribing to my email updates (click here) you'll be notified when new summit sessions are posted. More than that, upon subscribing, you'll automatically receive an email featuring a complimentary download of my 8-week Midnight Mercies personal Scripture reading & devotion plan, an 8-week Midnight Mercies key Scripture memorization guide, and my "Practicing Lament in Depression" worksheet.

I sincerely hope and pray this collection of free resources is a blessing to you or those you love. If you know someone who might benefit from learning about them, please don't keep this blog post a secret but share it with them, that they might be encouraged to endure by the hope that Jesus Christ offers to the downcast.

Articles

Mercy for Depressed Moms: How Got Met Me in Crisis

It wasn’t until I was hospitalized that God let me hear how cruel my self-talk had become. 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.

Desiring God

4 Ways to Help a Depressed Mom

Many of us aren’t professional people-helpers. But even as a layperson, you can offer a depressed mother necessary, irreplaceable care in Christ. No, you can’t be a depressed mom’s deliverer. But by God’s grace, you can be her discipler.

The Gospel Coalition

When the Clock Strikes Midnight: 3 Encouragements for Depressed Moms

When wise and winsome words are “fitly spoken,” they become like candles that shine in the dark. If you’re feeling desperate for encouragement, I’d like to pass along a few statements which ministered to me.

Risen Motherhood

3 palabras de ánimo para madres deprimidas

Las soluciones rápidas tienden a quedarse cortas cuando el dolor nos quita las fuerzas; los clichés bien intencionados generalmente tampoco dan en el blanco. Y cuando las supuestas palabras de ánimo empiezan a oírse más como regaños pasivos, puede parecer que nadie tiene nada útil que decir, como si tuviéramos que valernos por nosotros mismos en esta oscuridad.

Crianza Reverente

Connecting Depressed Moms to Biblical Lament

How can we counsel the weary woman who thinks she should always feel strong and steady? Conversations that strictly focus on all the reasons she shouldn’t feel depressed don’t equip her to engage the reality that she does.

Biblical Counseling Coalition

Audios

Depression and Motherhood

"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."

Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

Help When Depression Overwhelms You as a Mom

"Sharing about depression is vulnerable, especially when it involves being put in a mental institution not once, but twice. Christine Chappell so compassionately and bravely shares her story of facing depression hoping to remove the stigma. Hoping to help us all walk with compassion with others as long as it takes for us to know that darkness doesn’t have the last say."

Conversational Counseling

Midnight Mercies

"In this episode, biblical counselor, podcaster, and author Christine Chappell discusses her new award-winning book, Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood. Christine discusses how the book came to be written and her amazing personal journey that makes this book unique. Named one of the top 12 Biblical Counseling Books of the Year for 2023."

The Soul Care Podcast

Depression in Motherhood

"In this episode we will talk with Christine Chappell, author of the book, Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood. Christine offers compassion for mothers who are struggling with despair and sadness as she shares her own story and gives wisdom from Scripture for those who need encouragement and motivation to keep moving forward."

Counsel for Life

Depression in Motherhood

"This conversation will act as a first responder, helping you take a deep breath and whisper as Christine says in Chapter 2 of Midnight Mercies, 'When I feel weary of the hardships in my life, and nothing I do seems to make a difference, I will rest in the fact that God has not called me to accomplish an outcome but to take my next feeble step of faith in obedience to him.'"

Help & Hope Podcast

Broken by Depression

"My guest, Christine Chappell, and I discuss the brokenness that comes from depression and how Christ and the gospel helps us to heal from it. We also discuss her new book, Midnight Mercies, during our discussion."

Broken Vessels Podcast

Midnight Mercies

"What is the 'painful paradox' of loneliness in depression? Christine joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss her new book from P&R Publishing, Midnight Mercies: Walking With God Through Depression in Motherhood."

BCC's 15:14 Podcast

Sadness vs. Depression

"In this episode, we explore how to discern the difference between ordinary experiences of sadness and the overwhelming darkness of depression. Throughout the conversation, we emphasize the need for genuine empathy, patience, and a willingness to enter into the pain of others."

This vs. That Podcast

The Trial of Depression in Motherhood

"Sharing her own experience of depression and the anguished cries of God's people throughout Scripture, Christine Chappell reveals Christ's compassion for the hurting in her new book, Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood."

His People Interview