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An Open Letter To the Depressed Christian

March 5, 2025 — Debra Fileta

In this blog, Debra Fileta challenges the harmful belief that depression is a sign of weakness or a lack of faith in Christians. Drawing from her own journey through the depths of depression, she confronts the myths that often surround mental illness in the church. What if struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak, but rather incredibly strong? What if faith and healing go hand in hand? As she unpacks these misconceptions, Fileta offers a powerful message of hope, reminding readers that God’s presence is never absent in their pain.

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7 Things To Do When A Loved One Has Anxiety or Depression

October 4, 2023 — Chris Grace

Did you know that some 21 million U.S. adults per year struggle with a mood disorder? A spouse or partner who was once approachable and easygoing can become irritable and unhappy, which can erode your connection. What should you do?

Battling Depression as a Christian

December 8, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

"When you are in a dark place, it can be a holy place if you are trying to follow God in that dark place." In today's podcast, guest Dr. Clarence Shuler shares his battle with depression, reminding his audience to seek counsel, community, identity rooted in God, and support from their spouses.

A Cry For Help: Our Personal Story, Part II

October 25, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Is your loved one crying out for help? What signs would you look for? In part two of this two-part series, we (hosts Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace) are joined again by our 19-year-old daughter, Caroline, to share our personal experience as a family navigating Caroline's battle with clinical anxiety. In today's episode, The Grace family offers positive steps for how to support one another and answer the cry for help.

A Cry For Help: Our Personal Story, Part I

October 11, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Is your loved one crying out for help? What signs would you look for? In part one of this two-part series, we (hosts Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace) are joined by our 19-year-old daughter, Caroline, to share our personal experience as a family navigating Caroline's battle with clinical anxiety.

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Talking to Your Asian Parents About Mental Health

March 31, 2021 — Sarah Do

The social stigma surrounding mental illness in the Asian American culture often makes it difficult to start a conversation about mental health. In this week's video, Pastoral Care Counselor Sarah Do gives practical advice on how to talk about mental health with your loved ones as an Asian American.

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Is Your "Check Engine" Light On?

January 12, 2021 — Matthew Williams

Do you feel tired and overwhelmed? 2020 presented plenty of challenges that are going to take time to recover from. In today's blog, Biola professor Matt Williams offers 7 tools to help you "check your engine" to assess your well-being.

God's Common Grace

December 9, 2020 — Debra Fileta, Chris Grace, Tim Muehlhoff

Depression and anxiety are real issues. God has given us tools and the grace to overcome these things. Chris and Tim invite Debra Fileta, author of True Love Dates, to discuss the spiritual and physiological aspects of mental illness, the stigmas surrounding antidepressants and other medications, and God's common grace that represents His faithfulness to us.

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Benefits To Being Alone In A Chaotic World pt. II

December 3, 2019 — Tim Muehlhoff

In the second part of his two-part series, Dr. Muehlhoff discusses the importance of intentional times of solitude, especially in a world that encourages nothing less than fully-booked schedules and a fast-paced lifestyle. Can you make silence and solitude a discipline in your life?

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