I had an amazing opportunity to speak at the Baptist College of Health Sciences in Memphis, TN on November 12, 2018. The people there are amazing and were very receptive to the message of hope and encouragement. Here's a video of my talk. Feel free to share it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpqT_HZI2SY&t=15s
We All Have a Story
Last week I was fortunate to have the opportunity to host a local screening of the documentary film, "Suicide: The Ripple Effect." You can read more about it and search for more screenings here. I've also posted the trailer below. It's a documentary film about the life of Kevin Hines, who at the age of 19 …
A Video Testimony
Here is a video of my testimony that I gave at the Sycamore View Church of Christ (Memphis, TN) Celebrate Recovery on February 20, 2018. This is the third time I've given my testimony; the one before this one was at my home CR group at Highpoint Church. I like public speaking. I enjoy giving …
One More Light
Before I gave my testimony for the first time, I came across this song and was stricken with its emotion and message. It was written about losing someone you love (specifically, about a friend who died of cancer). I thought about Chester Bennington's (the lead singer) suicide that happened only a couple of months after …
I had a black dog, his name was depression
This video does a great job of explaining depression. The first time I saw it (in a therapist's office) I completely broke down by the end, sobbing uncontrollably. I realized, "I am that guy." It's good to share with those who have never struggled with depression so they may have a better understanding of it. …
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