In Between Sundays

How to Find Hope When You're Numb at Christmas


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The holidays are supposed to be joyful… so why do they feel so heavy for so many of us?

In this episode of In Between Sundays, Tony and Maggie have an honest conversation about mental health, grief, seasonal depression, and the struggle of navigating Christmas when your heart is broken.


They share personal stories of loss, unexpected emotional crashes, family traditions that now feel different, and how the presence of God—and His people—can meet us right where we are.


Whether you’re grieving, feeling low, or just struggling to fake joy this season, this episode is for you. Because Christmas is still for you too.


🎙️ In this episode:

• Why grief intensifies during the holidays

• How seasonal depression shows up—and what to do about it

• Psalm 34:18 and the nearness of God in pain

• What Blue Christmas services offer for those hurting

• How you can show up for others who are suffering


📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

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In Between SundaysBy Tony Johnson and Maggie Freeman

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