049 - A Conversation with a Christian Counselor

Nov 17, 2025

What does the Bible really say about depression and how can Christians find true healing?

In this episode, Pastors Andrew and Marcelo sit down with counselor Mike Jones to talk about depression anxiety and how to find hope in seasons of struggle. Mike shares powerful insights from his decades of experience as a pastor, chaplain, and Christian counselor helping people overcome emotional pain and discover who they are in Christ.

In this episode:

• The difference between counseling and therapy

• Understanding the two kinds of depression (emotional and chemical)

• Why self-worth and identity are key to healing

• How to stop living for people’s approval and start living from belief

• When to seek help and how God uses counselors to bring healing

This episode will encourage you to find peace purpose and freedom through faith and remind you that there is always hope in Jesus.

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