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What happens when your mental health crisis collides with your spiritual identity? Depression doesn't discriminate, even among the faithful. Faith is the foundation for believers, but therapy is faith at work. 

Featured in this episode is, Gregory Alexander, who opens up about his journey through homelessness, depression, and suicidal thoughts despite his faith and commitment to the church. "When everything around you is crumbling and it seems like you're the linchpin to everything," Gregory reflects, "you often think that if everything doesn't go right, it's because you dropped something."

The episode challenges the narrative that Christians don't need therapy if they have faith. Host Joe Blue and Gregory explore how this mindset prevents countless believers from accessing mental health support while honoring their faith. The solution lies not in choosing between faith and mental health support, but in recognizing how they complement each other.

For believers struggling with depression or anxiety, for therapists of faith navigating professional boundaries, and for anyone wanting to understand the powerful integration of spirituality and mental healthcare – this episode offers wisdom, vulnerability, and hope. Subscribe, share with someone who needs this message, and join the conversation about faith and feelings.

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