Spiritual Depression

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses memories of his father, a World War II veteran, to talk about the deep psychological scars that can result in what we know today as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Hall reviews the differences between a major depressive disorder, depression, and PTSD. Spiritual depression that impacts many devoted Christians and is no ordinary fit of depression. It is a crisis of faith when one senses the absence of God. Dr. Hall explains why a Christian can have joy in his heart and spiritual depression in his head. Some of the potential causes of spiritual depression are discussed. Dr. Hall concludes the podcast by pointing out that spiritual depression can become one of the greatest means for growing more Christlike. Can also be seen on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ynQZGAmkvXM