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By: Depression and Burnout: Anne Jackson Interview, Part 2

Depression and Burnout: Anne Jackson Interview, Part 2 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:16:40 +0000

[...] by Rhett Smith on July 28, 2009 Yesterday I posted the first of two interviews I did with Anne Jackson back in January of 2009. Check out part of the interview below, and read the rest of it here. [...]

By: Depression, Burnout & Ministry: Discernment in Pastoral Caregiving

Depression, Burnout & Ministry: Discernment in Pastoral Caregiving — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:33:33 +0000

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By: rhetter (rhetter)

rhetter (rhetter) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:33:40 +0000

@gbrenna, yep, http://tinyurl.com/cp97on

By: Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:15:06 +0000

Gary,

I think that we as Evangelicals lack a theology of suffering as well, which I think can cause havoc in areas of depression and burnout.

There is no sense of being patient, or the idea that one’s spiritual life and practice is not instant, which I think can lead to feelings of burnout and depression. It’s a consumer mentality that leaves us burned.

rhett

By: garysweetenblog (Gary Sweeten)

garysweetenblog (Gary Sweeten) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:20:36 +0000

Reading blogs see http://tinyurl.com/cp97on

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:19:41 +0000

The main issue among Evangelicals about burnout and depression is our lack of a good theology of progressive growth/sanctification. Few teach about dealing with Christian sinners in a redemptive, healthy way. Few teach on renewing the mind and dealing with tru moral guilt, shame and bondage. So, folks are left to pick up Hinduism’s karma or Catholic indulgences.

I have had in patient units and large outpatient clinics and the issue is gross ignorance of mutual confession, forgiveness, healing, prayer, etc.

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By: emotional maturity and depression : djchuang.com

emotional maturity and depression : djchuang.com — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:15:25 +0000

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By: Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:16:47 +0000

Ray,

Thanks for your thoughts, I appreciate them very much.

“Any church that tells you need more faith, etc. is the CAUSE of people turning to drugs, alcohol and other coping behaviors. Yep, some churches just plain make you sick and unhealthy.”

Totally agree. Thanks for sharing that. I’m not sure people’s negative views towards meds, etc. Most would take medication for other areas of their health without question….

Rhett

By: rhetter (rhetter)

rhetter (rhetter) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:26:11 +0000

what’s your thoughts on counseling/antidepressants and your faith/Christianity? @flowerdust has some thoughts, http://tinyurl.com/cp97on