Depression, Suicide, and Hope - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S22E6

What does the Bible really say about depression, fear, and suicidal thoughts? Pastor Joby Martin and Rebecca Maxwell tackle the raw and often-avoided conversation about mental health. From Elijah’s crash after victory to the stigma around counseling, they reveal how the enemy wages war on the mind and why taking thoughts captive and running toward God changes everything. You’ll hear honest stories of despair, practical help for counseling, and why your words carry a life-or-death power in your home. When fear and shame attack, will you choose to stay silent, or speak life and run to Jesus? 👉 Take Your Next Step: If you’re walking through a hard season, our Care Ministry would be honored to pray with you, connect you with trusted counselors, and walk alongside you toward hope in Christ. https://coe22.com/care/ ✨ Special Guest: Rebecca Maxwell, LMFT, combines 15 years of ministry experience with clinical counseling to bring biblically grounded mental health care to Jacksonville. She leads a counseling practice, speaks into church communities, and empowers believers to pursue emotional and spiritual well-being grounded in the identity of being beloved. 📣 Episode Mentions: • Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-8 • Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Ryan Britt, and Jonathan Vinke • It Doesn’t Make Sense Sermon Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPal-_cP3wBl3geWr15XQBwho&feature=shared • Jesus & Your Mental Health Book, Podcast and Book Study https://www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com • Jacksonville Counseling Services - https://www.jacksonvillecounseling.net • Here Tomorrow - Suicide Prevention Resources https://heretomorrow.org 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Story https://youtu.be/6itPbOXtqjQ • Sermon https://youtu.be/6hoeY8Nn34E • Elijah Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPak-x-5-CtgLD-4xdpakM4dK 🎙️ What We Discuss: 00:00 - Welcome & Opening Conversation 00:30 - Why the Church Must Talk About Mental Health 02:33 - When the Highs Collapse Into Lows 04:41 - Jezebel’s Threat and the Spirit of Fear 07:12 - The Enemy’s War on the Mind 09:39 - Taking Thoughts Captive: Replacing Lies With Truth 13:12 - God Sends Help When We Can’t Help Ourselves 17:07 - When You Don’t See It, God’s Still Working 20:35 - Conversations That Confront Suicide Head-On 22:03 - Fear Isolates, But Community Heals 27:56 - When Fear, Control, and Addiction Take Over 31:43 - Removing the Stigma: Therapy, Habits, and Practical Help 35:27 - Rest vs. Escapism: The Biblical Call to Sabbath 39:09 - When Discouragement Deepens Into Depression 44:06 - Learning to Walk Through Sadness, Not Around It 47:26 - Choosing to Run Toward God in Hard Seasons 52:36 - God’s Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom 55:11 - Where to Get Help: Counseling, Suicide Prevention, and Next Steps 57:40 - Your Words Have Power: Speak Life at Home 59:52 - Closing Prayer #TheChurchOfEleven22 #JobyMartin #Jesus #Christian #BibleTeaching #Church #Elijah #ElijahSeries #DeepenPodcast #ChristianPodcast About The Church of Eleven22 The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate