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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2025 · 7 MIN

Prayers, Pills, and God’s Plan: Is Depression a Demon or a Diagnosis?

from Faith Always First Podcast · host Sashauni Aaeliyae

In this deeply personal episode of Faith AF, Sashauni Aaeliyae talks about her lifelong battle with depression and the journey of reconciling faith and mental health. Growing up in a church culture that dismissed mental illness, Sashauni faced isolation, stigma, and the weight of being a “functioning depressive.”Through raw and unfiltered reflections, she opens up about hitting rock bottom, discovering God’s kindness, and realizing that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Sashauni also shares practical lessons on how therapy, medication, prayer, and surrendering to God can work together in the path to healing.If you’ve ever felt unseen, alone, or unsure how faith fits into your struggles, this episode is for you. Tune in for a powerful reminder that God sees you, loves you, and is always waiting to step into your darkest moments.🎧 Listen now and discover the unshakable hope found in God’s presence.

In this deeply personal episode of Faith AF, Sashauni Aaeliyae talks about her lifelong battle with depression and the journey of reconciling faith and mental health. Growing up in a church culture that dismissed mental illness, Sashauni faced isolation, stigma, and the weight of being a “functioning depressive.”Through raw and unfiltered reflections, she opens up about hitting rock bottom, discovering God’s kindness, and realizing that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Sashauni also shares practical lessons on how therapy, medication, prayer, and surrendering to God can work together in the path to healing.If you’ve ever felt unseen, alone, or unsure how faith fits into your struggles, this episode is for you. Tune in for a powerful reminder that God sees you, loves you, and is always waiting to step into your darkest moments.🎧 Listen now and discover the unshakable hope found in God’s presence.

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