Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins us to discuss his new book, Hope Always, in which he explores suicide from a scholarly Christian viewpoint. He discusses his findings from his research of the Bible, and he offers faith-based guidance to those affected by suicide and suicidal thoughts. Join us for a conversation full of faith, challenge, and, ultimately, hope with Dr. Sleeth.

Episode Highlights:

[0:18] We meet Dr. Matthew Sleeth, author, and Biblical scholar.

[1:40] We learn about the process of writing such a challenging book and its reception within the church since Matthew released it in May 2021.

[5:29] The strategic decision a pastor made demonstrates the challenges associated with talking about suicide.

[13:29] What to ask if you're concerned about someone harming themselves.

Episode Resources:

Matthew Sleeth's bio

Info on Matthew's books

Request your copy of Matthew's books through our Book of the Quarter form