The second season of the
podcast is going to be beginning soon. I want to thank those who listen to the
podcast for their support. It means so much to me that you are willing to take
time out of your day to listen. It is my prayers that the podcast is able to
edify those who are suffering and to help those who do not. I also want to
thank the Light Network for the opportunity that has been given to me. It has
been a joy for me to be able to host this podcast.
I would like to take a moment
to expound upon what we hope to cover in the podcast this season. There are a
number of topics I hope to cover in order to edify, encourage, and even shed
new light on study material for Christians. These are not in order of how they
will appear on the podcast.
The season will begin with a
study of the greatest example of one suffering from mental illness in the
Bible. Elijah (1 Kings 19) gives us a view of an individual who shows the signs
of depression. This chapter also provides us with an opportunity to look at how
God handled the situation.
Lately, I have been doing more
study of the Psalms and have grown to appreciate them more than I used to. One
episode of the podcast will focus on what Christians can learn from the Psalms
if we would just take the time to study them. We will also look at a Psalm or
two to drive the point home.
There is a question that exists
and persists. Is it wrong for a Christian to take medication for a mental
illness? We will spend a little time discussing the topic and if all goes well
I might have a guest on the show. There are also plans to review a book written
on the subject of depression and the Bible.
Lastly, I want to take the time
to discuss a topic that I think really needs to be discussed. It can be
difficult to be a single Christian. There is so much of a focus on being the
proper husband, wife, and family. The single Christian is sometimes left out in
the cold. We want to discuss that topic.
Finally, I hope that we can
discuss a group of individuals who (in my estimation) is usually the most
silent in the realm of mental illnesses. The leadership within the congregation
may be afraid to ask for prayers or to discuss the matter. Brethren, we need to
understand that Preachers and Elders suffer as well.
I look forward to the coming
season and hope that you will join me Under the Juniper Tree.
Be sure to check all the podcasts at The Light Network! If you have any questions or comments about Under the Juniper Tree you can e-mail me at andrew@thelightnetwork.tv
Be sure to check all the podcasts at The Light Network! If you have any questions or comments about Under the Juniper Tree you can e-mail me at andrew@thelightnetwork.tv
