EPISODE · May 29, 2021 · 45 MIN
Ep 79 | Coming 'Out of The Cave' of Depression | Pastor Chris Hodges
from Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess · host Blaze Podcast Network
In 2001, Pastor Chris Hodges started a small core group of believers that would grow to become Church of the Highlands, which now hosts a weekly attendance of over 50,000 people across 21 campuses. But in 1999, Pastor Hodges was depressed. He was in the wrong place doing the wrong thing. His latest book, "Out of The Cave," looks at depression through a biblical lens and shows that life is not about finding pleasure, it's about finding meaning. By sharing his own stories and struggles, Hodges hopes to destigmatize the mental health conversation and show people how to deal with depression in themselves and those they love. Check out this episode of Rick & Bubba University and see that you are here on purpose, for a purpose. Sponsors: Tommy John is here to keep you comfortable. Treat yourself and upgrade to a few pairs of Tommy John underwear in the softest, most breathable fabrics you’ve ever worn. Tommy John obsesses over every little detail and stitch by using proprietary fabrics that perform like nothing you have ever worn before. All of Tommy John’s loungewear and leggings are built for next-level comfort. Whether you’re in the hunt for lounge pants, sleep shorts or lazing-around joggers, Tommy John has you covered. Tommy John is so confident in their underwear that if you don’t love your first pair, you can get a full refund with their Best Pair You’ll Ever Wear Or It’s Free Guarantee. Tommy John, no adjustment needed. Hurry to save 15% on your first order at TommyJohn.com/RickBubba! My Patriot Supply - Survival Supplies & Emergency Preparedness Gear - Trusted Self-Reliance & Food Independence The original Patriot survival company. My Patriot Supply was founded by people with a passion for self-sufficiency and food independence. They not only understand the drive to practice emergency preparedness, but we are also active participants in the survivalist lifestyle. They believe that true freedom comes from attaining a certain level of self-reliance. Right now SAVE $50.00 off a Four-week supply of their delicious meals that give you Two-Thousand-Plus caloreis a day. PrepareWithRickandBubba.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In 2001, Pastor Chris Hodges started a small core group of believers that would grow to become Church of the Highlands, which now hosts a weekly attendance of over 50,000 people across 21 campuses. But in 1999, Pastor Hodges was depressed. He was in the wrong place doing the wrong thing. His latest book, "Out of The Cave," looks at depression through a biblical lens and shows that life is not about finding pleasure, it's about finding meaning. By sharing his own stories and struggles, Hodges hopes to destigmatize the mental health conversation and show people how to deal with depression in themselves and those they love. Check out this episode of Rick & Bubba University and see that you are here on purpose, for a purpose. Sponsors: Tommy John is here to keep you comfortable. Treat yourself and upgrade to a few pairs of Tommy John underwear in the softest, most breathable fabrics you’ve ever worn. Tommy John obsesses over every little detail and stitch by using proprietary fabrics that perform like nothing you have ever worn before. All of Tommy John’s loungewear and leggings are built for next-level comfort. Whether you’re in the hunt for lounge pants, sleep shorts or lazing-around joggers, Tommy John has you covered. Tommy John is so confident in their underwear that if you don’t love your first pair, you can get a full refund with their Best Pair You’ll Ever Wear Or It’s Free Guarantee. Tommy John, no adjustment needed. Hurry to save 15% on your first order at TommyJohn.com/RickBubba! My Patriot Supply - Survival Supplies & Emergency Preparedness Gear - Trusted Self-Reliance & Food Independence The original Patriot survival company. My Patriot Supply was founded by people with a passion for self-sufficiency and food independence. They not only understand the drive to practice emergency preparedness, but we are also active participants in the survivalist lifestyle. They believe that true freedom comes from attaining a certain level of self-reliance. Right now SAVE $50.00 off a Four-week supply of their delicious meals that give you Two-Thousand-Plus caloreis a day. PrepareWithRickandBubba.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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