Love in the Face of Depression

Episode 409 February 14, 2024 00:28:28
Love in the Face of Depression
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Love in the Face of Depression

Feb 14 2024 | 00:28:28

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Hosted By

Cheryl Weber Lara Watson Mark Masri

Show Notes

"What does it mean to face depression while living out God's calling on your life. Would your friends and family stand by your side?


Mark and Janet were born and raised in the United Kingdom. While living in the UK, Mark served as a police officer for five years followed by seven years as a pastor.


In 2005, in response to a call to pastor a church in Niagara Falls, Mark, his wife Janet, and their five children emigrated to Canada.


Pastoring the church resulted in some good years of seeing growth and restoration within the church; however, Mark began to struggle with a severe medicine-resistant depression. Though he battled, the struggle became overwhelming and Mark was admitted to hospital for medical help. This resulted in a difficult, but necessary decision to step down from his role as pastor.


Unable to function well in any area of employment over these years, Mark describes this time where he felt like he walked into hell and could not find a way out. Throughout it all, his wife, supportive friends and family, and a variety of health professionals provided much-needed support and prayer.


Mark and Janet share with Mark Masri on the podcast today about this season of their marriage and how this time allowed them, Janet in particular, to live out their marriage vows in a powerful way.

Website: www.livingwellcoaching.ca; www.marksoppitt.com

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