Podcast Appearances
In this honest conversation about depression, Terry shares his testimony, discusses misconceptions about depression, and points listeners towards the hope we have in the Lord.
Terry discusses his journey with depression and explains how the Church can better approach this topic to support and encourage.
Are you wondering how you can support a loved one in their battle with depression? In this episode, Terry shares advice on handling the effects of depression on other family members.
Terry concludes his discussion with Family Vision on encouraging family members when supporting a loved one with depression.
Terry offers encouragement from his book, Serve Strong, and addresses doubts many Christians experience in their walk.
Terry shares truths from his book, Serve Strong, to encourage those serving in missions.
Terry discusses his book, Serve Strong, and reminds God’s servants of the promises God provided in His Word that daily sustain us.

The Colorinchaos Podcast
Terry connects with a former student to share his battle with depression and encourages others to press on even in the midst of suffering.
DEPRESSION IN THE SUNSET YEARS
Please...if you're a young or middle-aged adult, don't think this post is irrelevant to you. In what seems like the blink of an eye, Lord willing, you'll eventually be classified an "older adult." And you probably know an older loved one who is vulnerable to...
2 MORE PSALMS THAT HELP WITH DEPRESSION AND DISCOURAGEMENT
The Psalms are a lens through which I see a clearer picture of God: His power, sovereignty, compassion, and faithfulness to His people. The Psalms are also a mirror in which I see myself in the lives and words of the writers: my doubts, fears, weaknesses, sins, and...
3 CONVERSATIONS WITH MYSELF
Talking to Myself--and Talking Back to Myself!--When Depressed What follows are snatches of verbal give-and-take I have had with myself in recent years, depicting the inner reality when despondency skews my thoughts and perspectives on life and daily...
3 PSALMS THAT ASSUAGE MY DESPONDENCY
You're hurting. Though it's in the middle of a sunny day, you walk in darkness. You think it's hopeless to keep trying, or to keep praying. You're discouraged about failure in a task, or in a relationship. It's difficult to breathe due to the high humidity in your...
WARNING: Depressive Episode Ahead!
Two More Potential Dangers of Depression After decades of experiencing chronic depression, I'm intimately acquainted with the potential pitfalls. In my previous post, I identified two: *Depression Spawns Self-Centeredness *Depression Engenders Doubts About...
2 POTENTIAL DANGERS WHEN DEPRESSED
In my high school cafeteria, I bit down on a hard morsel of food. I can't imagine a bullet tearing through my cheeks hurting any worse. The food particle made a direct hit on an exposed nerve in a wisdom tooth with a large cavity. Screaming, I ran from the...
WHEN THE BRANCHES ARE BARE
Truths to Encourage Us When We’re Despondent over Lack of Fruit in Ministry *This is a longer-than-usual post. But it’s an important one! Whether you are a serious volunteer (lay Bible teacher, personal witnessing, etc.) or a vocational Christian leader, the...
3 REASONS I AM GRATEFUL FOR DEPRESSION
Don't hoist the wrong conclusion from this post. I detest depression. I loathe the inertia, the sad countenance, and negative thinking that accompanies most episodes of despondency. And through spiritual disciplines, counseling, medications--or a combination of...
HONEST TO GOD
Another Weapon in the Battle Against Discouragement or Despondency What is the most honest, transparent prayer you've ever uttered (or screamed)? One that immediately comes to my mind occurred in June, 2003. I sat in a recliner, alone at home, gripping the...