Content Note: This episode includes discussion of depression and suicidality. Please listen with care, and consider sharing or listening alongside someone you trust if this is a sensitive topic for you.

On this episode of Honestly, Though, Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding sit down with author and mental health advocate Chris Morris to talk about his powerful book Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression. Chris shares candidly from his own lifelong battle with depression and suicidality, offering a deeply personal and faith-filled perspective on what it means to follow God in the midst of ongoing mental health struggles.

His story challenges the misconception that faith automatically eliminates suffering—and instead points to a God who is present even in the darkest places. Together, we explore the intersection of theology and mental health, the stigma surrounding these conversations in the church, and what it looks like to pursue healing without shame. This episode is honest, compassionate, and full of hope for anyone who has struggled—or loves someone who has.

About the Book:

Resilient and Redeemed weaves together biblical truth, personal story, and practical insight to help readers navigate depression and suicidality with honesty and hope. Drawing from his own experiences, Chris offers encouragement for those facing shame, misunderstanding, and long-term mental health battles—reminding readers that God has not abandoned them.

Connect with Chris Morris:

Website/Blog: https://chrismorriswrites.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrismorriswrites
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismorriswrites
X: https://x.com/chrismorriswrite

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Resources:

If you or someone you love is struggling:

Call or text 988 (U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)

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Episode 172 | When Christians Suffer Depression | Guest: Chris Morris