135: Let’s Talk about Suicidal Thoughts
In this continued conversation about mental health, Pastor Adam and Steph open up about the difficulties of speaking to others about suicidal thoughts and ideation. The reality is most people know someone who has either thought about or attempted to end their own life. In a world of increasing suicide rates, this silent epidemic has affected people in every demographic, yet it is not often talked about in church settings. The goal is to set the record straight by better understanding suicide and suicidal thoughts, and to encourage others not to feel embarrassed or ashamed about it, but instead to be willing to talk about these things. *Scripture referenced in this episode: Psalm 42:5, 7-8; Matthew 26:38; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 23:4-6