Depression: Encouragement for the Journey by Dr. James Dobson

July 27-29, 2020
Guest: Rev. Tommy Nelson

Part 1
Millions of Americans suffer with some form of mental illness, and that number is steadily growing each year. Listen as Pastor Tommy Nelson opens up to Dr. James Dobson about his difficult journey battling depression. Pastor Nelson explores how his demanding schedule and growing stress levels led to emotional overload and burnout.

Part 2
Are you overwhelmed by your career demands and endless list of tasks? Do you feel overworked and burned out? Listen as Pastor Tommy Nelson warns how anxiety and stress can devolve into full blown depression. Dr. James Dobson explains that this deep despair impacts a lot of ministers in particular, while Pastor Nelson reveals what he was thinking and feeling during those dark days.

Part 3
Depression is a serious attack on one’s mental health, and is much more complex than just discouragement. Listen as Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Tommy Nelson discuss this topic of depression by answering questions from a studio audience. They discuss the use of medication when addressing this issue, and emphasize the need to slow life down and relax.