We aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is. In this four-episode podcast, Alan Noble, author of the book On Getting Out of Bed, delves into the everyday struggles of modern life, discussing how the simple act of getting out of bed can be a powerful testament to the goodness of life and God.
Each episode of the On Getting Out of Bed Podcast provides help, hope, and company for Christians who are experiencing mental suffering. Guests Curt Thompson, Tish Warren, Heather Thompson Day, and Wendy Alsup share hard-won wisdom from their personal journeys with mental health, giving hope and compassion for those struggling and inspiring others to "get out of bed" another day.
The world around us is full of suffering, despair, and anxiety. When you're feeling alone or struggling with your mental health, life is still a good gift—even when it is hard. This podcast will give you companions on your journey.
O. Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, a fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and author of On Getting Out of Bed, You Are Not Your Own, and Disruptive Witness. Noble has published articles at The Atlantic, The Gospel Coalition, First Things, and Christianity Today. He lives with his wife and three children in Oklahoma City.
Curt Thompson (MD) is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Being Known, an organization that develops resources for hope and healing at the intersection of neuroscience and Christian spiritual formation. He is also the author of The Soul of Shame and The Soul of Desire. He is actively engaged in learning and teaching as he supervises clinical employees and facilitates ongoing education groups for patients and colleagues. He also speaks frequently on the topic atworkshops, conferences, and retreats.
Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America. She writes a weekly newsletter for the New York Times and is a columnist for Christianity Today. She is also the author of Prayer in the Night andLiturgy of the Ordinary. She lives with her husband, Jonathan, and their three children in the Austin, Texas, area.
Heather Thompson Day is associate professor in the department of visual arts, communication, and design at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She runs an online community called I'm That Wife and hosts the Viral Jesus podcast. An interdenominational speaker, Heather is the author of books including Confessions of a Christian Wife and How to Feed the Mediavore. She is a contributor for Religion News Service, Newsweek, and the Barna Group, and she previously taught at Colorado Christian University. She lives in Michigan with her husband and their three children.
Wendy Alsup began her public ministry as deacon of women's theology and teaching at her church in Seattle. She now lives on her family farm in South Carolina where she teaches math at a local community college and is a mother to her two sons. Shehas written for Christianity Today, Modern Reformation, and The Gospel Coalition and is the author of Companions in Suffering: Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness.
More Christian Mental Health Resources from IVP
IVP is invested in advocating for mental health. Whether it's by publishing books for both individuals and clinicians, producing podcasts like this one, or partnering with organizations like Christian Association for Psychological Studies, IVP provides mental health resources that equip Christians to flourish mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
You or someone you love struggles with anxiety. The good news is that there is hope. Learn from pastor Jason Cusick's experience with anxiety and discover these four practical tips for taking control of anxious thoughts and patterns with Jesus' help.
Christians who struggle with their mental health often hear conflicting messages about how their spiritual life and conditions like depression and anxiety relate. But according to author Diana Gruver, we can find a middle road where Christian faith and mental health are integrated in healthy ways. Listen in as she begins a life-giving conversation about the role faith can play in our mental health journey.
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