The Fight With Depression

Christopher Bussard
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  • Mental Health
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There is a lot of stress put on all of us each day. Join author Christopher Bussard as he discusses tips for maintaining and improving mental health based on his experience with life-long anxiety and depression. Whether you suffer from a mental illness or would like to maintain your mental health, there is something for you.

  1. 01/29/2025

    S2E2 - The Bible and Mental Health: When Misunderstanding Hurts and Truth Heals

    We continue season 2 with our dive into what the Bible actually says and addressing misconceptions about the texts that often lead to increased anxiety and a decrease in mental health. In this episode we look into the concept of "ask, seek, and knock," and whether or not we should expect what we ask for in the Name of Jesus. Website: https://thefightwithdepression.com/ My Book: The Fight: My Battle With Depression - https://a.co/d/bDFMFNB Referenced Books: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes - https://amzn.to/3Eig1hF

    36 min

  2. 01/15/2025

    S2E1 - The Bible and Mental Health: A Balanced Perspective

    Welcome to season 2. We begin this season diving into what the Bible actually says, and we address many misconceptions about the texts that often lead to increased anxiety and a decrease in mental health. In this episode we look into understanding the lie of, "I don't have enough faith," and, "If I had enough faith, I could move mountains." We get into the impact that misunderstandings can have on mental health, and we reframe the correlation between faith and mental health. My Book: The Fight: My Battle With Depression - https://a.co/d/bDFMFNB References: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/cambridge/matthew/17.htm (Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges) https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/17.htm (Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers) Against the Stream: religion and mental health – the case for the inclusion of religion and spirituality into psychiatric care Dein S. Against the Stream: religion and mental health - the case for the inclusion of religion and spirituality into psychiatric care. BJPsych Bull. 2018 Jun;42(3):127-129. doi: 10.1192/bjb.2017.13. PMID: 29761753; PMCID: PMC6048728. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6048728/

    46 min

  3. 04/15/2024

    47. I Need a Break

    Thank you to everyone who has been listening to the podcast. At this point I will be taking a break. Please make sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you will be aware when the next season begins.

    2 min

  4. 04/08/2024

    46. Do You Want to Improve Your Mental Health?

    Do you wish your mental health was better? Or are you taking action to improve your life? In this episode Christopher speaks about the importance of taking action rather than being a spectator in your own life.

    16 min

  5. 04/01/2024

    45. How To Deal With Disappointment

    Disappointment in life and get you down, or you can learn from it. In this episode Christopher and Molly address the reality that life comes with disappointment. But we should not think of this negatively. So how can we learn from our disappointments and come out stronger on the other side?

    38 min

  6. 03/25/2024

    44. Mental Health In The Church, with Brian Hays part 2

    Have you been hurt by the church? Misinterpretation of the Bible can be harmful to our mental health as well as the mental health of others. In this episode Christopher continues his conversation with Pastor Brian Hays about mental health and the Church.

    43 min

  7. 03/18/2024

    43. Mental Health In The Church, with Brian Hays part 1

    It's okay to not be okay, even in church. In this episode Christopher speaks with former police officer, and pastor Brian Hays. They discuss difficult topics such as why God would allow bad things to happen, and how mental health can be damaged by people misinterpreting and misusing the Bible.

    40 min

  8. 03/11/2024

    42. What Does It Mean To Forgive?

    Have you ever been told that you must forgive someone for something they have done wrong? Have you told someone they must forgive you? Do you know what a healthy apology looks like? In this episode Christopher and Molly discuss the issues of being told that you must forgive, and what it looks like to sincerely apologize.

    43 min
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There is a lot of stress put on all of us each day. Join author Christopher Bussard as he discusses tips for maintaining and improving mental health based on his experience with life-long anxiety and depression. Whether you suffer from a mental illness or would like to maintain your mental health, there is something for you.

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  • Creator
    Christopher Bussard
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christopher Bussard
  • Show Website
    The Fight With Depression