Episode 337: On Getting out of Bed - The Burden and Gift of Living with Author Alan Noble

Behind proclamations of the Gospel, behind the rigorous apologetic defenses for the Christian faith, behind many of God's chosen servants, and behind those who fiercely opposes Christianity, are many who, despite all outward appearances to the contrary, are struggling with various degrees of depression, anxiety, OCD, and despair.

On this special one-part episode with professor of literature at Oklahoma Baptist University and author Dr. Alan Noble, we discuss navigating through seasons of depression and despair. Alan shares with us wisdom, practical experience, and candid honest reflections about wrestling with difficult mental health struggles as a professor, father, husband, and Christian.

We talk about his short but very candid and encouraging little book On Getting Out of Bed - The Burden & Gift of Living. For more on Alan and his work, visit his website OAlanNoble.com. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or despair, seek help. The darkness is not the end of your story. You can call the 988 lifeline if you need someone to talk to.  While the helpline is not specifically Christian, it is still a helpful resource if you are in need.

Related Watchman Fellowship Resources

Watchman's four-page article on the Hiddenness of God:
https://www.watchman.org/DivineHiddenness/ProfileDivineHiddenness.pdf

Daniel Ray's personal testimony on Jana Harmon's Ex-Skeptic YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBkakNvweQY

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