Depression: A Dark and Lonely Place Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/depression-a-dark-and-lonely-place Pastor Mark Balmer and Peter McClanathan explore the intimate story of depression and its effects on a believer. Themes of depression and anxiety are explored, biblical themes are considered and hope that you are not alone is perceived. We hope this podcast brings you peace and hope as you listen in and consider your own mental health. © 2025 Park Hills Church 42502f2a-eb5d-5535-97b3-45b9e01293ac no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:06:10 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:19:16 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/ncvWamWjdZvGijouQrgriPAYYh8LcaX1WWTMr8XxQnw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNjM3LzE2NTQ3/ODY3MTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Depression: A Dark and Lonely Place episodic Park Hills Church Pastor Mark Balmer and Peter McClanathan explore the intimate story of depression and its effects on a believer. Themes of depression and anxiety are explored, biblical themes are considered and hope that you are not alone is perceived. We hope this podcast brings you peace and hope as you listen in and consider your own mental health. Pastor Mark Balmer and Peter McClanathan explore the intimate story of depression and its effects on a believer. depression, anxiety, church, faith, believer, Jesus, Park Hills, stigma, lonely Park Hills Church No No 6) Entering and Walking Together in the Dark and Lonely Place 6 6 6) Entering and Walking Together in the Dark and Lonely Place full 55146a4a-310e-42c0-b38b-a0aec8485f61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4035695f We hope in this episode to provide space for developing understanding and wisdom that can help us bring comfort and encouragement in the dark and lonely place.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

God's "To-Do" List for Depression (Time of Grace Ministry)

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> We hope in this episode to provide space for developing understanding and wisdom that can help us bring comfort and encouragement in the dark and lonely place.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

God's "To-Do" List for Depression (Time of Grace Ministry)

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:53:41 -0500 Park Hills Church Park Hills Church 1702 We hope in this episode to provide space for developing understanding and wisdom that can help us bring comfort and encouragement in the dark and lonely place. Please check the show notes for a helpful link. We hope in this episode to provide space for developing understanding and wisdom that can help us bring comfort and encouragement in the dark and lonely place. Please check the show notes for a helpful link. depression, anxiety, church, faith, believer, Jesus, Park Hills, stigma, lonely No 5) God's Word Speaks into the Dark and Lonely Place 5 5 5) God's Word Speaks into the Dark and Lonely Place full 2cf3d6b8-d0fc-4592-b5b8-8fd854d0e789 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c674e7e0 In this episode, there is a discussion of several of the scriptures that provide understanding and comfort in the dark and lonely place.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

What Hope Does God Offer In My Depression (a special message from John Piper - Desiring God)

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> In this episode, there is a discussion of several of the scriptures that provide understanding and comfort in the dark and lonely place.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

What Hope Does God Offer In My Depression (a special message from John Piper - Desiring God)

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:50:54 -0500 Park Hills Church Park Hills Church 1870 In this episode, there is a discussion of several of the scriptures that provide understanding and comfort in the dark and lonely place. See the show notes for a link to one of the helpful sermons mentioned in the episode. In this episode, there is a discussion of several of the scriptures that provide understanding and comfort in the dark and lonely place. See the show notes for a link to one of the helpful sermons mentioned in the episode. depression, anxiety, church, faith, believer, Jesus, Park Hills, stigma, lonely No 4) Finding Hope in the Dark and Lonely Place 4 4 4) Finding Hope in the Dark and Lonely Place full 50c0b96a-735c-4db3-a497-b9a3025977fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d088f7d Our desire in this episode is to clear away the stigma and shame of depression. The goal is to create a space in order to seek help in this dark and lonely place.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> Our desire in this episode is to clear away the stigma and shame of depression. The goal is to create a space in order to seek help in this dark and lonely place.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:46:57 -0500 Park Hills Church Park Hills Church 1573 Our desire in this episode is to clear away the stigma and shame of depression. The goal is to create a space in order to seek help in this dark and lonely place. Our desire in this episode is to clear away the stigma and shame of depression. The goal is to create a space in order to seek help in this dark and lonely place. depression, anxiety, church, faith, believer, Jesus, Park Hills, stigma, lonely No 3) Wrestling with the Monster that is the Dark and Lonely Place 3 3 3) Wrestling with the Monster that is the Dark and Lonely Place full dde4219b-a6e8-477f-8273-f8aeb5494282 https://share.transistor.fm/s/735a0c51 In this episode Pete and Pastor Mark have a further discussion of the pain and fear wrought by depression and the difficult matter of how to (and how not to) offer help.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> In this episode Pete and Pastor Mark have a further discussion of the pain and fear wrought by depression and the difficult matter of how to (and how not to) offer help.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:45:28 -0500 Park Hills Church Park Hills Church 1838 In this episode Pete and Pastor Mark have a further discussion of the pain and fear wrought by depression and the difficult matter of how to (and how not to) offer help. In this episode Pete and Pastor Mark have a further discussion of the pain and fear wrought by depression and the difficult matter of how to (and how not to) offer help. depression, anxiety, church, faith, believer, Jesus, Park Hills, stigma, lonely No 2) Inside the Dark and Lonely Place 2 2 2) Inside the Dark and Lonely Place full 6a948145-bc91-453c-b541-aa858cb37647 https://share.transistor.fm/s/197cd873 In this episode, our hosts begin to get more specific. What is depression like? What does it feel like? This episode is an attempt to define and describe this painful and mysterious illness.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> In this episode, our hosts begin to get more specific. What is depression like? What does it feel like? This episode is an attempt to define and describe this painful and mysterious illness.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:44:07 -0500 Park Hills Church Park Hills Church 1610 In this episode, our hosts begin to get more specific. What is depression like? What does it feel like? This episode is an attempt to define and describe this painful and mysterious illness. In this episode, our hosts begin to get more specific. What is depression like? What does it feel like? This episode is an attempt to define and describe this painful and mysterious illness. depression, anxiety, church, faith, believer, Jesus, Park Hills, stigma, lonely No 1) About the Dark and Lonely Place 1 1 1) About the Dark and Lonely Place full 882c514d-e504-48e7-acf2-302ec656d98a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb5e2d38 In this episode, Mark and Pete do a short survey of some of the myths and misunderstandings of depression. While this episode does not cover everything (and how could it?), you will find comfort in realizing you are not alone and that even as a believer, you can struggle with these maladies.

An honest discussion of the pain and mystery of depression, from two men in Christian ministry who have walked in it.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> In this episode, Mark and Pete do a short survey of some of the myths and misunderstandings of depression. While this episode does not cover everything (and how could it?), you will find comfort in realizing you are not alone and that even as a believer, you can struggle with these maladies.

An honest discussion of the pain and mystery of depression, from two men in Christian ministry who have walked in it.

We hope you find this to be helpful!

Host: Pastor Mark Balmer
Creator/guest: Pete McClanathan
Producer: James DeWall

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:43:16 -0500 Park Hills Church Park Hills Church 1579 In this episode, Mark and Pete do a short survey of some of the myths and misunderstandings of depression. While this episode does not cover everything (and how could it?), you will find comfort in realizing you are not alone and that even as a believer, you can struggle with these maladies. An honest discussion of the pain and mystery of depression, from two men in Christian ministry who have walked in it. In this episode, Mark and Pete do a short survey of some of the myths and misunderstandings of depression. While this episode does not cover everything (and how could it?), you will find comfort in realizing you are not alone and that even as a believer, depression, anxiety, church, faith, believer, Jesus, Park Hills, stigma, lonely No