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.
Few, They Tell Me, Finish Well
As a Christ-follower, what would "finishing well" look like for you? When it comes time for you to die, if you look back on your life, what would you need to see in order to conclude, "By God's grace, I finished well!" Rather than thinking those questions pertain only...
HOW IS BROKENNESS A BLESSING?
Has a painful past experience or upsetting circumstance left you reeling, and you figure you'll never reach your potential for Christ? Do you think that a frail temperament, insecurity in social situations and recurring episodes of depression disqualify you from a...
Do You Need to Laugh Today?
Life is too short not to horse around now and then. "Lighten up, dad!" That's what my younger son Stephen told me several years ago after a couple of blogs I wrote illustrating the harsh symptoms of a depressive episode. He wasn't minimizing the effects of depression...
How Do I Deal with My Spouse’s Depression?
A letter from Dolly Powell (Terry's wife) to a friend who sought her input. Dear Ellen, You asked me how I deal with my husband's depression. I'm happy to share my thoughts and experiences, but I'll say right from the start that one's God-given temperament may...
How and When Do You Handle Your Storms?
Is a storm assailing you? Figuratively speaking, a storm is anything that threatens your sense of security. It's an alarming situation that instills uncertainty, fear and anxiety. Are you facing any of these storms? An estranged relationship with a loved one, who...
Are You Putting Too Much Faith in Your Faith?
He knew the ice! Allow me to back up and describe the context for that remark. Fear Sabotaged Fun A church asked me to speak at a winter retreat for the youth group, held at a camp in northern Wisconsin. As my wife and I arrived, I thought we were entering the...
O COME, ALL YE NEEDY!
In 2022, it emerged as one of my favorite words in the Bible. In terms of significance, it's right up there with grace, mercy, faith and cross. What is this word? It tells me what to do when I'm physically or emotionally exhausted. It offers a strategy when depression...
When Christmas Isn’t So Merry
A Special Introduction To An Invigorating Truth A few data-based studies I've read on the prevalence of depression among the general population do not report an escalation of serious mood disorders during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Stress increases for a lot...
Do You Listen With Your Heart?
In 2013, as I wrote the first draft of the final chapter of a book titled Serve Strong: Biblical Encouragement to Sustain God's Servants, despair overwhelmed me. That week, a severe depressive episode enveloped me. My soul ached, and I couldn't identify an objective...
