Dad Tired Dads Dealing With Depression, Anxiety & Poor Mental Health (with Chris Cipollone)
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Oct 21, 2019 Chris Cipollone, a pastor from Sydney and author of 'Down Not Out', shares his compelling journey through depression and anxiety. He discusses the pressing mental health challenges faced by fathers today, emphasizing the importance of open conversations and community support. Chris opens up about the chaotic joys of parenting while managing mental health struggles. He also highlights the need for vulnerability among pastors, advocating for a nurturing environment that acknowledges personal challenges in faith communities.
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Supporting Pastors with Compassion
- Support pastors by assuming their best intentions and respecting personal boundaries, especially when they need rest.
- Understand pastors need trusted counsel and allow them to maintain privacy without pressure to disclose everything.
Faith's Role in Mental Health
- Faith doesn't simply cure mental illness, but it offers trust in God's plan amidst suffering.
- Combined with medical help, faith provides hope and spiritual resilience through trials.
Power of Unconditional Love
- People at rock bottom are often most frustrated with themselves.
- A consistent loving presence telling them they're not "too difficult" is profoundly powerful.
