Counseling Talk 9Marks

How can Christians best assess the seriousness of someone's suicidal feelings? And how should we walk with those left behind after the suicide of a loved one?

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley finish a mini-series on suicide.

Resources Assessment of Suicide by Deepak Reju Funeral Message for L.J. who committed suicide by Pastor Bob Johnson Evaluating a Person with Suicidal Desires by Aaron Sironi and Mike Emlet  JBC vol. 26:2 (2012) I Just Want to Die: Replacing Suicidal Thoughts with Hope by David Powlision (NGP) Grieving a Suicide: Help for the Aftershock by David Powlison (NGP) Counseling Those Impacted by Suicide By Rachel Rosser When A Christian Dies of Suicide by Jeff Forrey Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

Helping someone with suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. How should we develop a care plan for someone struggling with on-going suicidal thoughts?

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley offer practical help about caring for suicidal members.

The temptation to suicide tricks us that death is better than life.
So how should pastors and members help fellow believers who are struggling with suicidal temptations?

In this episode, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley start a 3-part series on the weighty topic of suicide.

Counseling Talk is here!

In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews the hosts—Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell—about the what and why of Counseling Talk.