DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDS

Send us Fan MailWhy? Why must we suffer?Support the show

Send us Fan MailFaith that brings forth miracles is certainly a foundational faith but remaining faithful without seeing the miracle and even in the face of severe trials is the faith that builds the temple.Support the show

Send us Fan MailUnderstanding one's value can be difficult process for anyone. Our world is a confusing place.  Self-worth requires that we understand our value and feel that value and anytime feelings are required mental illness is going to make it that much more difficult.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe should should be so very careful about our emotions and extending those emotions to our identity.  Many of our emotional realities are not entirely real and can cause serious concerns in our lives.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOften as we battle mental illness we find ourselves overwhelmed by guilt.  What can we do about this problem and does it have a name?Support the show

Send us Fan MailMental illness comes in many varieties and one of the most common is the temporary form.  However, temporary doesn't mean its not problematic.  Temporary mental illness actually accounts for many issues both in and out of the church.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOne of the most difficult spiritual skills we must acquire is to be able to hear and respond to the Spirit of the Lord, while we work through our mental illness.  It is important as we do so to understand just how the Spirit works in our lives and avoid some of the more common misconceptions.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhen we suffer from mental and emotional illness, questions of exaltation and celestial life can be difficult to reconcile.  However, we must fully understand the mercies of Christ and their power to heal and exalt.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to develop faith to move mountains?Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Lord may bring us into bondage from time to time but he always provides for a way of healing and relief.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhy was Lot's wife and family told not to look back.  The answer provides value to everyone especially those who suffer.Support the show

Send us Fan MailRepentance is such a different process when you live with mental illness.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode is one of my favorites recorded in 2022.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does the Lord say when we return early or cannot continue in our current calling?Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhen we understand the character and nature of Christ, we come to understand ourselves and the power of the atonement to change our natures especially when we find ourselves in difficult trials and circumstances.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSometimes we simply do not know how long the road will be or how difficult the sacrifices that will be required.  But what we do know is that he will always be with us.Support the show

Send us Fan MailFinding the Savior in our daily walkSupport the show

Send us Fan MailEnduring is one of the most misunderstood words in the scriptural cannon.  To endure well means so much more than what is on the surface.  And yet when understood brings a peace that few can achieve. Support the show

Send us Fan MailMany times to obtain the truth we need we must pause our doubt.  Pausing doubt can be one of the most beneficial things we can do when afflicted with mental health concerns.Support the show

Send us Fan MailStress is the motivational source for our symptoms.  The greater the stress in our lives the more likely we are to have difficult symptoms.   So what can we do?Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe are spiritual beings living a mortal life.  It is important to remember that happiness is found in the journey not the destination.Support the show

Send us Fan MailResolutions can be tough to tackle when you suffer with mental health problems.  But there exist ways that it can be done successfully.  Most of all, it is important to remember that placing undo stress upon oneself is never a good method of managing our illness.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThere is much we can learn from and apply to our lives regarding the Savior's birth in Bethlehem.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSo much of the pain and heartache surrounding church membership and mental illness is the guilt we feel when we don't have the capacity to serve.  Our illness limits us in so many ways and when we are limited, we don't feel whole, complete or worthy. However, if we accept our limitations and work within them through the Lord, they can provide a unique perspective and understanding of our true selves and our value to the Lord.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSometimes the pruning we experience in life feels too much.  But the Lord knows what he is doing and knows what we need.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSometimes through difficult waters we must trust the processes of the Lord as he has born the same yoke that we are wearing.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhy would the Lord allow for an illness such as depression to continue? A discussion of what it means to be healed and the process healing within the context of gospel principles.  Also a recounting of the author's experiences regarding healing, the power of the priesthood and the process that it takes to be healed.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMental illness is more common among church members than most leadership would think and the leadership of a ward is most likely to encounter it on a regular basis.  Sometimes everything about the illness is relegated to the LDS services black box.  There are many good things that a leader can accomplish to aid the individual in their treatment and management of the illness.  This podcast covers many of those things most important to leadership looking to better counsel with those who suffer.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSometimes the harder we try the more difficult it gets.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOften our road to Emmaus is filled with perils, roadblocks, inclines and danger and like the disciples we can be traveling with the Lord and not even know it.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSometimes we find ourselves doubting that we can complete our foreordained mortal missions because we experience emotional and mental illness.  That somehow our illness has thwarted our divine purposes.  This idea is simply not true.  The Lord made accommodations for our divinely instituted weaknesses and has provided everything necessary that we may accomplish our missions and do so while working with him through our weakness.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSometimes we find ourselves on strange roads with a yoke to heavy to bear.Support the show

Send us Fan MailDoubt is the enemy of faith and during depressive episodes the chemistry of the body pushes the individual to doubt everything from their worthiness to their own personality.  Understanding this principle of depression can help to overcome serious issues both physically and spiritually during an episode.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA relationship with the Savior and the Father is one of the most important aspects of conversion and mental illness feels like the perfect imperfection when it comes to the development of this relationship.  There are however things we can do even when we suffer to better define and develop this relationship.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOne of the more common sides of mental and emotional illness that often goes undiagnosed is Social Anxiety.  It can be paralyzing to anyone who suffers but more especially to a church member who is required by commandment to be actively engaged.Support the show

Send us Fan MailDeep spiritual reservoirs require difficult trials.  Our trials are given in proportion to our spiritual nature.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAs we navigate the world of mental health, we will need significant amounts of help and aid.  Three of those aids will come in the form of doctors, Mental, Physical and Spiritual.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPatience, while difficult to learn and apply, is the precursor to all other celestial attributes and is one of the pillars of celestial life.  Celestial patience is the key to all other blessings that the Lord has for us in the eternities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhile we often speak of the Savior and his healing methods it is important to recognize the methods of the Adversary and the Lies He Tells Us.  This episode discusses those lies and how to recognize them for what they are.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPersonality disorders will not deemed mental or emotional illness tend to run high in individuals with mental and emotional illness.  They are terribly difficult to eradicate in our lives and can be the source of deep divides and relationship problems especially within the church social circles.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhile I often talk about how the doctrine and principles of the gospel apply to our lives and our illness, the practical application can be somewhat messy.Support the show

Send us Fan MailI hope that you enjoy this episode.  It has always been one of my favorites and perhaps one of the more relevant ones to my life.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat is functional capacity and what does it have to do with our illness?Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is an introduction to living with depression as a Latter-day Saint and an introduction to the author of the podcast.  The entire series is a personal look at living the gospel from the perspective of the author who has living with Bipolar Disorder throughout his life from teenage years through a mission, marriage and eight children.  The first podcast is meant only to give an introduction to the subject and a brief intro to the author.  The remaining podcasts will include discussions of the unique challenges to living the gospel with a mental illness.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe are not sure why exactly Lot's wife was told not to look back or why she did but the command to not look back has been part of the gospel for a very long time.  And for good reason.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHave you ever thought of anger as an addiction?  It is a terrible vice that can destroy your life and others.  And we who suffer with mental illness have deep tendencies to find our way into this addiction very easily.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis is the first episode in our mid-week series highlighting individuals who suffer with mental and emotion illness and are working to live the gospel.  The interview is raw and uncut and you will even notice a solar flare problem during the episode.  We hope you will find something inside of his story that helps you.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHave you ever thought that there might be a celestial benefit to your mental and emotional illness?Support the show

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered if God truly knows everything.  Omniscience can be a difficult concept alongside agency but the two can live together.  And when they do, the impossible becomes possible and the Atonement of the Savior demonstrates its divine power.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to be healed?  In my experience with healing and mental illness, healing is far more about the process than the destination.Support the show