Why are high profile pastors taking their own lives? What's gone wrong? How can we make sense of it? James and Barry have words.

If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, don't struggle alone. There are hotlines you can call, 24 hours a day: 08457 90 90 90 (UK) or 1-800-273-8255 (US)

Four Truths For Christians Who May Be Struggling With Suicide

Christopher Ash, Zeal Without Burnout
Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest
Christopher Ash, The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read

Freakonomics Podcast Ep 40: The Suicide Paradox

Why Pastors are Committing Suicide (The Gospel Coalition)
4 Ways To Love Your Pastor (The Gospel Coalition)
Articles from CCEF (Christian Counseling and Education Foundation)

Previous C&C episodes of relevance:
https://www.cooperandcary.com/67-do-you-want-to-change/ (Interview With Glynn Harrison)
https://www.cooperandcary.com/21-when-darkness-seems-my-closest-friend/ (Interview With Mark Meynell)

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