Pastoral ministry is sacred work—but it is also emotionally demanding. In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Dr. Don Hicks addresses a topic many pastors struggle with silently: depression.

With honesty and compassion, Dr. Hicks explores why depression is more common in ministry than many are willing to admit, how it is often presented uniquely in pastors, and why faithfulness and emotional struggle are not opposites. This conversation challenges the stigma surrounding mental health in church leadership while offering practical wisdom, biblical perspective, and hope for healing.

Whether you are a pastor navigating discouragement, a ministry leader supporting others, or a church member who loves their shepherd, this episode invites you to see depression not as a spiritual failure—but as a deeply human experience that calls for grace, care, and community.

You are not alone. And help is not weakness, it is wisdom.

If you need to talk or need help, please contact Don at dqhicks@gmail.com

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