In this episode, Jason begins offering some helpful solutions to overcome depression. He specifically talks about the importance of Christian men knowing and often restating their new identity in Christ when they're in the pit of depression.

If you're a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, then this is who God says you now are ...

#1 ... I am unconditionally and eternally loved by my Heavenly Father. There’s nothing I can do to make Him love me more and there’s nothing I have done to make Him love me less. His love is always steadfast.

Gal. 2:20; Rom. 8:38-39; Psalm 103:17; Psalm 136; Heb. 13:5

#2 ... I am completely forgiven of all my sins (even all of the sins I’ve yet to commit).

1 John 1:9; Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:13-14

#3 ... I am chosen by God.

Eph. 1:14; 1 Pet. 2:9

#4 ... I am redeemed by God.

John 19:30; Eph. 1:7; Gal. 3:13; 1 Cor. 6:20; 1 Pet. 1:18-19

#5 ... I am reconciled to God.

Rom. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:18; Eph. 2:16

#6 ... I am justified by God.

Rom. 5:1; Gal. 2:16

#7 ... I am saved from sin, death, Hell, and the forces of darkness.

Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 5:9; Rom. 8:1-2; 1 Cor. 15:54-57; Col. 1:13-14; Col. 2:15; Acts 26:18; Heb. 2:14-15

#8 ... I am spiritually resurrected with Christ and that makes me a new creation in Him.

Col. 2:12; Col. 3:1; 2 Cor. 5:17

#9 ... I am righteous, holy, and blameless in God’s eyes because of Christ.

Phil. 3:9; Col. 1:22

#10 ... I am eternally sealed by His Holy Spirit.

2 Cor. 1:21-22; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 4:30

#11 ... I am the temple of the Holy Spirit (my body).

1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Rom. 8:9-11

#12 ... I am adopted by God.

Gal. 4:5-7; Rom. 8:14-19

#13 ... I am a member of God’s family.

Eph. 2:19

#14 ... I am never alone. God is always with me.

Heb. 13:5; Psalm 37:28; Psalm 94:14

#15 ... I am a victor/conqueror in Christ.

Rom. 8:37-38; Phil. 4:13

#16 ... I am eternally secure in Christ.

John 10:28-29; Rom. 8:38-39; Heb. 13:5

#17 ... I am a citizen of Heaven.

Phil. 3:20; Col. 1:5; Phil. 4:3; Rev. 20:12; Rev. 21:27; John 14:1-4

#18 ... I am a co-heir with Christ.

Rom. 8:17

#19 ... I am an alien/stranger/sojourner in this temporal world.

1 Pet. 2:11

#20 ... I am salt and light to this lost world.

Matt. 5:13

#21 ... I am an ambassador of Christ to this lost world.

2 Cor. 5:20

#22 ... I am a warrior/soldier for Christ.

Eph. 6:10-18; 2 Tim. 2:3

If your depression is so bad that you’re thinking suicidal thoughts, then today (TODAY!!!), you need to reach out to a trained and licensed Christian counselor or therapist. There’s no shame in that. Jason has been there and done that and it’s helped him BIGTIME!

If you have any input, feedback, or questions on this topic, you can leave a comment or you can email Jason at [email protected]