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Episode 15: featuring guest Pastor Luke Italiano
Depression can feel isolating—even in the life of a Christian. It can make us doubt our worth, question God’s love, or feel as though we walk alone. Yet Scripture shows us that suffering, sorrow, and emotional struggle are not foreign to God’s people.
In this episode, we talk with Pastor Luke Italiano about his book Hollow Heart, where he shares his own journey through depression and how the gospel speaks into that darkness. Together, we explore how to recognize the signs of depression, seek help, and care for someone living with it—all with God’s promises and biblical truths at the forefront.
If you’ve ever wondered how to approach depression from a Christian perspective—or how to walk alongside someone who is struggling—this conversation offers compassion, faith-based insight, and gospel hope in the midst of despair.
Recommended Resources:
- Hollow Heart
- The Broken Prophet: Elijah’s Story
- Whatever Is True: A Christian View of Anxiety
- Faith Footnotes: Episode 9 Navigating Anxiety With Faith
- Christian Family Solutions – Counseling Care & Services
Other Resources Mentioned by Pastor Italiano:
The following books were recommended by Pastor Italiano. They are not published by NPH and are available through external publishers.
- Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
- When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend: Reflections On Life And Ministry With Depression by Mark Meynell
- I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression by Todd A. Peperkorn
- Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson
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