S1 E10 | Who Pastors the Pastor? Struggling with Depression as a Christian Man & Finding Joy Daily

Real Stories. Real People.

English - January 21, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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Previous Episode: S1 E9 | Dealing with the Unexpected that COVID Can Bring and Finding Gratitude in It All | Sabrina Van Schepen

Next Episode: S1 E11 | Healing After Sexual Trauma, Alcoholism, & Struggling as a Black Man Asking for Help | Keith Smith

In Episode 10, Ashley meets with Paul Calcote a fellow podcaster and pastor who has struggled with depression. Paul was born and raised in Mississippi by his parents who were also pastors. He currently resides in Houston, Texas and serves as a Young Adult Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church - Champions Campus.

Throughout Episode 10, Paul and Ashley discuss:

How he has dealt with depression multiple times throughout his life.Why not meeting 'cultural norms' when it comes to the timeline of life made his depression deeper.A moment where he thought about driving off of a bridge.How COVID-19 has impacted his life.A concept Paul calls vent joy.Why finding joy daily is beyond important in his life journey.

Paul lets his personality shine through. You won't want to miss his story, so tune in, and hang on, because here we go!

To learn more about Paul, check out his podcast Real People, Real Talk!

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