If you are a woman fighting against depression, I pray that these resources are helpful to giving you comfort, encouragement, and hope. If you are a family member or loved one supporting a woman who is struggling with the pain of mental burdens, I pray that these resources will help you find the wisdom needed to walk alongside her in love and truth.
Resources from FaithfulSparrow.com
Lay Your Weapon Down: Invitation to Cutters (blog article)
Lay Your Weapon Down: Desiring God Article Resources
How to Love Your Spouse Through Depression (blog article)
How to Make a Panic Box (my free online eCourse available at equip.thinkific.com)
For the Man Who Loves a Broken Mind (blog article)
15 Bible Verses to Remember When You Forget Who’s In Control (blog article)
12 Scriptures to Use When Fighting Panic (blog article)
Finding Hope in the Waste Place (blog article)
Why You Can’t Just “Fake It ‘Till You Make It” (blog article)
Resources from the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship & Biblical Counselor Look-Ups
Website | IBCD.org
Audio message archives (categorized by speaker, topics, and series)
Medical Issues and Biblical Counseling
Live Recorded Audios from Zack Eswine, author of “Spurgeon’s Sorrows”
Depression: What do we do if we have it?
Depression: How do we care for those who struggle?
Depression: Biblical mentoring from fellow strugglers
Recommended Audio Book/Podcast/Video Links
“Restoring Broken People and the Limits of Life in the Body” | Video | Ed Welch (click here)
“Christians Get Depressed, Too” | Video | David Murray (click here)
“Peace: Overcoming Anxiety” | Video/Audio | Tim Keller (click here)
“The Wounded Spirit” | Video/Audio | Tim Keller (click here)
Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love | Audio Book | Ed Welch (click here)
Christians Get Depressed, Too | Audio Book | David Murray (click here)
When the Darkness Will Not Lift | Audio Book | John Piper (click here)
“How Can I Help My Spouse Through Depression?” | Podcast | CCEF | (click here)
“Understanding the Difference Between Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression” | Podcast | CCEF | (click here)
“How Do I Help a Friend Through Postpartum Depression?” | Video | CCEF | (click here)
Recommendations from Other Trusted Online Sources
“When Depression Decends, Do the Next Thing” | Audio | DesiringGod.org
“6 Ways Jesus Fought Depression” | Article | DesiringGod.org
“Depression, Death, and Hebrews” | Article | CCEF.org
“Confession Meets Depression” | Article | CCEF.org
Recommended Reading
Christians Get Depressed, Too by David Murray
Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch
Spurgeon’s Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those who Suffer from Depression by Zach Eswine
When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God…and Joy by John Piper
Silent Shades of Sorrow: Healing for the Wounded (C.H. Surgeon Classics)
Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Ed Welch
Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Ed Welch
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope and Power in the Gospel by Ed Welch
Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Women of Faith and Confidence by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Good Mood Bad Mood: Help and Hope for Bipolar Disorder and Depression by Charles Hodges
When Sinners Say I Do: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage by Dave Harvey
Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining and Bitterness by Dave Harvey
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
Love to Eat, Hate to Eat: Breaking the Bondage of Destructive Eating Habits by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Additional Information
If you are in need of prayer or assistance, please submit a message to Christine at this link (click here.) If you are in a life-threatening situation and need immediate support, please call 911. Below are some additional services available to call or to investigate for possible resources/recovery meetings:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255
Air1 Pastors (888) 937-2471
