The Eric Metaxas Show Dr. Tim Murphy | The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways To Heal From Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD (Encore)
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Aug 12, 2025 
Dr. Tim Murphy, a psychologist, Navy veteran, and former congressman, shares insights from his book, 'The Christ Cure'. He discusses a faith-based approach to healing trauma and PTSD, emphasizing the benefits of regular religious practice for mental well-being. Murphy explores personal struggles with depression, highlighting the importance of community support and self-forgiveness in recovery. Furthermore, he advocates for a transformative power in biblical principles that can guide individuals on their healing journeys.
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Religious Practice Improves Mental Health
- Faith practice four times a week meaningfully improves outcomes for depression, anxiety, and PTSD beyond secular methods.
- Dr. Tim Murphy links regular religious practice to markedly better psychological prognosis based on research and clinical observation.
Murphy’s Personal Depression Turning Point
- Tim Murphy recounts his own long struggle with depression despite outward success in politics and professional life.
- He describes reaching a point of crisis where he had to make decisive changes to pursue genuine healing.
Paul As A Model Of Resilience
- The Apostle Paul models resilience because he endured repeated severe trauma yet did not collapse into self-destruction.
- Murphy uses Paul's life as a framework for building resilience, recovery, and mental renewal for trauma survivors.
