Chris Easterly | And The Darkness Did Not Overcome | Steve Brown, Etc.

About this sermon

Depression will affect 3 out of 10 adults. And whether that's you or someone you love, there's hope. This week, Steve and the gang sit down with screenwriter/author Chris Easterly to discuss his struggle with depression and what he's learned. Chris' new book is called "And The Darkness Did Not Overcome: A Christian’s Memoir of Depression." https://amzn.to/48VR0WX ⏩ In This Episode, You’ll Discover: - Practical first steps to address depression - How to overcome feelings of shame - Inspiring stories about a God who doesn't give up on us 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you struggled with depression? No someone who has? What have you learned through that process? Share your story in the Comments! 📬 Stay Connected with Key Life: - Subscribe & click the 🔔 for new episodes: Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/@keylifenetwork - Free Weekly Email – Key Life Connection: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe - The Vault – Steve sermons from the 70s, 80s, & 90s: https://www.KeyLife.org/Vault - Download Our Free App (iPhone & Android): https://www.KeyLife.org/app 📌 About Chris Easterly Chris Easterly is a professional screenwriter and independent filmmaker. A graduate of the Warner Brothers Television Writers Workshop, he has written for FOX, Cartoon Network, NBC, Hallmark Channel, and others. He is also a screenwriting professor at Regent University. Chris’ new book is called "And The Darkness Did Not Overcome: A Christian’s Memoir of Depression." https://amzn.to/48VR0WX 00:00 - Intro 02:48 - Meet Chris Easterly 05:35 - Is it okay that Christians get depression? Should we just pray harder? 09:34 - Why shame does NOTHING to help a depressed person 13:31 - Chris on wanting to be honest (but not look like an idiot) 15:22 - Chris' early experiences with depression 19:16 - When you discover depression runs in your family 29:27 - The POWERFUL story of how God reminded Chris He was still there 34:40 - Some helpful, practical tips from... Thomas Aquinas? 37:38 - Closing thoughts 40:01 - Next week's guest is... 🔗 Follow Key Life Network: ▶ X – /keylifenetwork ▶ FACEBOOK – /keylifenetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM – /keylifenetwork ▶ TIKTOK – /keylifenetwork Key Life participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Some links may be affiliate links. We may get a small referral fee if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. #Depression #Christiansanddepression #ChrisEasterly #RegentUniversity #depressionhelp #depressionawareness

Topics

• Strength in Hard Times
• Overcoming Obstacles