It wasn't until I began reaching out to others in the name of Christ that I realized how much Christ had been reaching out to me all along. My life, while not void of occasional bouts of depression, has permanently changed for the better.
Ryan feels alone in his struggle, but needs to understand that many Christians have fought the same battles before. I'm one of them. I struggled with depression for years, especially around his age, and it is such a hopeless feeling. I know. And instead of telling him to simply persevere, which is useless advice to a depressed person, I encourage Ryan to try focusing less on his own pain and focusing more on the pain of others.
Paul was afflicted, yet he was content. No arms no legs guy is afflicted, yet he is content. What do they have in common? They help others. They seem to be more concerned with others than with themselves. Ryan is a Christian. That's wonderful. Christ has saved his soul. ALRIGHT! But, if he wants his sanity now, he needs pure religion.
"Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, "
As long as Ryan continues to focus on himself, he will remain depressed. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh. I say it, not out of ignorance, but experience. For me, the severe depression lasted about 11 years. What brought me out of it was a return to Christianity where my primary focus was turned away from myself. It would help Ryan to find others in need and help them. It doesn't matter if those he helps are better or worse off than he is, nor does it it matter what their ailment is.
@nosajsmas Good word! I was going to say something similar. Depression is a sort of vanity, like self-adulation. It's being self-centered. The fault is the depressed one. Don't murmur. Don't be a spineless soft-spoken maggot. Toughen up. Try to take pain without complaints. Cuss if you must. Be angry. A Christian should not be a sissy. God is not going to help you out of a situation you yourself have caused, in this case a self-importance. Ryan needs to get married.
Being an atheist, I still found this video interesting. I enjoyed Ryan's points and questions and liked the many points the other young men brought up. Unfortunately of course you'll imagine I wasn't too fond of being called "close-minded" or "bigoted" midway through the video simply because I'm an atheist. Oh well, can't win them all.
Anyways, hope you pull through with your depression Ryan. Cheers!
To Ryan, from the video: Your testimony, your real, no-nonsense testimony spoke to me tonight as I watched this video. While I have faced a similar tout of depression as you, I know several others very close to me who have come out of many many years of depression by persevering through faith. Realize this, Ryan - you're not stuck. Use the fact that you can hold on to your faith and still look to God as proof that you are worthwhile and you can make a difference. Persevere. He will work in you.
did'nt watch the full 51minutes but very good group talk...ive always wanted to do something like this. This shows what being a christian is all about.
- I remember a comment I seen a while ago that said "Id rather live a life with God to die and find out there is'nt one, then to live a life without God to die and find out he exist's" - I dont personaly think this way but its a good point
Great video and great subject! We need more of these videos on youtube about the practical problems christians are faced daily and how that relates to God's Word. Love the examples with the Nick Vujičić and quotes from the Bible ... really good deliberation! God bless!
Please let Ryan know that I kinda understand what he is going through. I suffer more with anxiety than depression...but, I do have both. And on top of that I suffer with a disease, addiction, heart problems, and financial problems.
I really like what he had to say near the end of this video. Also, what the other guy had to say about touching someone else through his problems and his music. He lets me know that I am not alone with this. Trust in the Lord!
You are waiting for God, but I think God is waiting for you. You may be knowledgeable of his will and the Bible, but does that mean you have true faith? Faith is KNOWING that God will help you, not hoping and pleading. God's wants you to change, my friend, sometimes we all need a personal revelation, but only YOU can know what that is.
I've been through what you are going through, and still feel the after effects periodically. My friend, what you are going through is for a reason, now in my particular circumstance, I've had a personal revelation. I am a devout Christian who goes to church and gets into debates and watches Shawn's videos all the time. Now, as strong as I think my Christian values are, I lacked true faith. You may think "When will this end?" Cont. ^
thank God for this video i too have been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long time and a physical ailment as well. I too have wondered when God would intervene and i have felt like giving up. Thank you for posting this it really was a blessing and thank the Lord All glory to him
I look at my condition in a more favorable light than I did before. I thoroughly enjoyed your discussion group and heartily welcome any more that you do on the subject of Yahweh and Yeshua.
Peace to you guys for being candid about your walk with GOD. Peace.
this was awesome. please do more of these group discussions. so much to learn from them. Ryan, I suffered from depression for many years. It's horrible. But God got me through it. And without Him and without the dpression, I wouldn't be the person I am today. Do not let go Ryan! God is real. God is love. God makes all things beautiful in His time. Your in my prayers. I wish I could talk to you one on one because I know how hopless you can feel. Don't give up man
God have hope and its a supernatural conquering hope that leans on the everlasting hope of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As you mature, though you will sin much much less your flesh will become more and more ugly to yourself, and we will lean more and more onto Christ and what He did for you rather then look to ourselves for goodness because we will never ever find goodness in self. Praise God for knowing what He's doing rather then rely on ourselves.
Let me give an example of what its like, heard a dear brother use this. In Tarsus in Pauls day when a murderer was caught they would literally strap the dead body onto the man in a way that he couldn't get it off and they would send him out of the city and the rotting corpse would soon kill him. Thats exactly what its like once you are truly born again, you carry with you this festering corpse of the flesh, its heavy, and it will kill you in the end, as we all die. But those that truly know
I'll tell you exactly how the real God works, He gets you to the point where you are constantly looking inside of yourself and you get a deeper and deeper understanding of who you really are apart from Christ, and that is what gets you depressed because we have absolutely nothing to offer God, and our flesh is absolutely disgusting. "Wretched man that "I am" who will free me from the body of this death" sound familiar? Even Paul, who would put the best of us to shame saw this in himself still.
God bless and keep you Ryan. God says the least of those on this earth, will be the first in Heaven. If you see extreme suffering, YOUR testimony will be valued even more for those to come to Christ. You have the potential for SO many rewards! God sees you as great! Ryan's dilemma kind of reminds me of the way satan tried to convince Jesus that He would not be able to bear the burden of the cross. Never give up on God!!!
I really appreciated this talk...i wish more talks like this can be conducted by young men, because young men have the ablity to change the world by their influence especially collectively like this...very powerful, very soulful and the content was good.
Happiness is to sadness as white is to black. So the blacker one's life becomes, the whiter it will be when things get better. What I'm trying to say is happiness is relative to sadness, the degree of happiness that one is capable of experiencing is always relative to the sadness that one has once experienced
Pt 2 The second thing I'd like to mention has to do with spirit oppression and spirit possession. It sounds to me like he is being oppressed by or possibly even possessed by a spirit of heaviness. This is not something to be ashamed of. And it only hurts people more when spiritual warfare and things like spirit oppression and possession are not met head on.
You can’t rationalize a person out of that kind of deep depression when it hits. He needs a counselor or therapy and possibly meds. Part of the problem is that when he can’t pull himself out of a depression hole, then he blames himself. He has to battle guilt on top of the depression. Please keep contact with this guy and make sure he’s ok.
The answer to that guy's depression is for him to keep looking towards Jesus. I know it seems cliche but by putting complete trust in Jesus to have your back nothing really seems all that bad cuz you know when it really counts Jesus will be there. Also by focusing on Jesus you have your mind on the things of heaven not the things of this world.
MATT :9 ,22Jesus turned around and said to her, "Daughter, be encouraged! YOUR FAITH has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment. Your missing the point of this passage the woman healed herself...note: your faith has made you well..Not my faith(Jesus). So believe, believe, believe, with out any doubts and you can be healed to...The Mind has capabilities we can not grasp, Through GOD&christ.youcanmake your faith stronger than you could have imagined. peace and god bless to you.
tell ryan that his story of depression was used by god, so that 2pacOG might receive a revelation that glorifies Christ. This vid was eye opening. God is the greatest.
I know this sounds kind of simple, but this is what happened to me.
Since I began praying for others, both in Churches, privately and in the street, all my depressions stopped. I found that when I focused on helping others, I forgot about I, me, mine.
Then I asked God what was in the way of my spiritual progress, He said "worldly" entertainment. I turned everything off, and since then I have not been sad for 1 second, my joy is supernatural and so is my peace. God Bless.
I don't share you're faith by religion but you strengthen my faith in something more like the worth of life, thank-you. That's directed to the guy with the depression.
On losing hope: I've known this feeling. It's a delicate exchange between CHRIST holding us up & us holding HIM as a trusting child. Recalling CHRISTs' fall on the way to HIS crucifixion, HE got back up keeping focused & steadfast knowing that HIS FATHER was giving HIM strength to forge forward. In the abyss of this dark void lies the light of hope. Never let HIM go, never fall away. Brother's in CHRIST, thank you for a very powerful & open discussion. YESHUA bless you all. Shalom. <(^8
The reason certain christians cannot obtain relief from his or her sufferings as christians is because of pride. Pride is like an essential ingredient that a certain recipe must include. Just a touch of pride is all we christians need. To much pride will ruin our flavor as christians. Also, pride has to be controlled like a steering wheel controls a car in order for us to advance in our christian path.
@MisterNoobs3 I know depressed christians that are strong in their faith. It can happen to anyone, no matter what their belief. It's just a part of being human. To say that depression is caused due to a lack of belief i na certain religion is bullcrap.
What kind of worldly things can we purge out of our lives? I'm not saying this is the case but things like the music people listen to or the things people watch can breed depression, From my experience you have to lift yourself out of depression, but God will help. Just like You have to seek after righteousness. (sucks)... sucks what, sorry little off the topic but can't help it, that word isn't a great Christian verb to use, just lookin out, that became popular from Bevis & Butthead
Would you make money with out work. Would you gain muscle with out training.Would you obtain skill with out practice. Tell me how can you have strength with out pain. Without pain there can be no strength.
What would a warrior be without pain. What would a sword be without fire. A sword is taken and it is put into a furnace, then it is taken and beaten with a hammer until it is razor sharp then it is set aside to cool and harden.
I have suffered depression and anxiety for many years and have found that SSRI type antidepressants have worked when everything else failed. I see no shame in accepting medical help for mental issues. If you cannot get out of the mental fog first, you cannot hear what advice others are giving.
hey, this is awesome! dont give up! if you must bear pain, do it in jesus name. for the love of God, look what jesus went through; for his Father and for us!
(With respect/ love)..I've fought with depression all of my life, until one day God made me realize something. What I needed to 'fight with' was how - I - am going to view (said) situation and change my attitude to what God would want for me, it was hard, I had to do random things, like cry my eyes out, say sorry when I didn't want too, have long talks with God about -MY- view (lol) but each time I did, each time I tried -with- God, it got easier, it does work and it is hard, but well worth it.
Shawn, I do relate to that man, I'm sorry I haven't given you the testimony that I said I was. I am busy even watching this, I know why God wants me to be in this position and I love God for it. It still sucks though, I wake up every day and I am reminded of my "losses".... And how much I miss by gone days, happier days. I am 19 and in college but I am growing weary to this world. I do understand, but at the sametime...It's no pain killer for it. God bless brother keep it up!!
To the person who is depressed on the right: I totally feel for you. But if the only thing you have in your life is God, then you are filled with God, and not filled with the world. Taoists call this emptiness and fullness. It is in these moments where you can do ANYTHING. You are the vessel of God, to bring him to not only your suffering, but the suffering around you. While we might not agree on what God is, I can agree that it is an awesome power.
I cant believe this, that guy is depressed and complaining and not happy with GOD... just because of depression.!Dude be a man and thank God that you have hands and feet and in good health.
Stay true to GOD Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is coming soon
@smack93 It doesn't work like that. You're referring to situational depression which is a reaction to your health and environment. This kid is going through a different kind a depression because of the way his brain chemicals work. If you haven’t been there, you will never understand.
Thank you for putting this up and giving it the attention that it deserves. Praise God. It reminds me of that Matt Redman song, Blessed be the name of the Lord:
"When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name"
A few times I have really wondered if I could really fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith. But it is the Lord Jesus who strengthens us.
a wonderful video, a great idea for a video, a much needed video. The brave young man should be commended for the fact that he speaks for many Christians who suffer or who have suffered. From experience I know that got wants us to have a sound mind, that was and is his will. Keep the faith and pray, he will lift you out of that darkness. May God Bless you all
I am going to download this video to hear with attention, in this occasion, I leave only an opinion. Before I become in Christian, every now and then I got depressed, now, I have more problems and less money than before; but now I never get depressed...
Seek God humbly and you won't be let down. His gifts of the spirit are the opposite of depression! Don't seek the desires of the world though and stop sinning otherwise you will be disappointed.
I was feeling a bit down today and a little down on God. When the depressed guy said he wouldn't be here if it weren't for God, that inspired me and lifted me out of my slump. Even if the fact that his existence has purpose for others doesn't make him happy, he is still being used by God. Even if it doesn't make him feel better, he should be able to objectively understand there is a reason for what is happening to him.
@jam454 Unfortunately, one symptom of cliinical depression is not being able to objectively see the reason for anything, even in many cases a reason to live. That is why it is so important to get medical help first before any counselling have proper effect. The worst thing to tell a depressed person is to count their blessings or "look on the bright side". The condition just doesn't allow them to think that way
he is getting separated from the world. Don't fight or doubt. Be still and know that He is God. The plans that He has for you are good and not for evil to give you a Future and a Hope. Please hide these scriptures in your heart. God Bless it's already done in Christ Jesus.
I suffered domestic violence (15 years) and clinical depression and PTSD. My commitment to Jesus even during the hardest times, my faith in His word, He honored that. My worst day in all those years, when I had reached rock bottom, God spoke to me (much like this gentleman said) and He told me "be still and know I am God"......
@angelcollector22 absolutely wonderful. you too are a fighter mightier than many who do not share what you have gone through yet you rise as a warrior in Christ.
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint.
@Ryan. I am also at Tyndale and I have battled depression. This is how I see the problem. God is Spirit. Spirit has mind, will, and emotion. You can recognize the Holy Spirit by the love, joy, and peace that He brings. Depression is the fruit of unclean spirits. Christians have power in Christ over these spirits. But casting them out is not enough. Victory requires supplanting them with His Holy Spirit. Surrender you mind, will, and emotion to His. Freedom is living as a vessel of Him.
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.7If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
I understand every bit of what our brother is saying. He has to renew his mind in scripture and not focus so much on his own understanding. Remember it is God who knows the hearts of men and their is no temptation that you face that another believer hasn't faced. Remember and meditate on scripture it's all we got.
I hope Ryan does read these comments. He truly is a living testimony of strength; it is true that one's mindset should be reverted away from accusing God of anything, for we as humans can not comprehend the rights of our creator nor can we see the future or plan that has been laid out for us since before the foundation of the earth, but the capacity of our having faith in such times, the harsher the more faith it may take, only shows how much God can use us (Ryan) when the trials are over.
I had a time of depression for two years nearly at one time. I asked God to take it away, he did, then I had anger left over from it for a year after, and asked him to take it away and he did. I was finally able to let go and forgive entirely and I kind of even dated when he did these things for me.
If one dies to self, it is impossible to be depressed. Depression is comes from the self. Self pity. Self absorption. Self, self, self. It is the self that generates judgment (judge not) that gives you reason to be depressed. It is your judgments and opinion that your life is somehow bad or not what YOU think it should be that causes you to be depressed.
Die to self. Decrease and let Him increase and there will be no you left to be depressed. Focused on Him depression is impossible.
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Hebrews 5:8-9
(Part two). Take, for instance, the bleeding woman. She tried many medical cures before Jesus healed her. He did not condemn her for seeking these treatments. I know God CAN and DOES heal without the use of medication, but I believe He has worked through medication as well. Dr. Piper says some Christians in his congregation would not even be able to serve Christ were it not for anti-depressants for their SEVERE depression.
I know this is a touchy topic. I am praying for Ryan. God bless.
(Part one) Ryan seems to have a physiological disease. Depression can sometimes be cured by right thinking, but sometimes it's an honest misfunction of the brain's chemistry. I'm no MD, but this seems to be the case with Ryan. Is he on anti-depressants? Dr. John Piper was asked about the use of anti-depressants for honestly depressed Christians. He said, in severe cases, it's not only NOT sinful, but wise to use these medications to correct faulty brain chemstry.
Dear fellow Believers: Please find a good Deliverance minister in your area. This is an area of the Gospel too long neglected by the anemic thing we call the Church.
And about the being given a way out of temptation. I agree with that verse, because it wouldn't make sense for us to be in a situation where we are FORCED to sin, we always choose to sin. But I think there are times where we face things beyond our ability to handle (not temptations, situations, there's a difference) and we need to rely on God. If we can handle everything ourselves, why rely on Christ? What do you think Shawn? :)
Very good Shawn, I thought this was very interesting. One thing I would like to add is that when I personally feel depressed, I can usually trace it back to some part of my life I am not letting God be in control over. I believe people stay depressed because they prioritize the things of this world and not Jesus. If your thoughts are always on Christ, you should be filled with hope! It's only when your stressing out about worldly things that you become depressed. Just my 2 cents.
I think we got to let it out some times. We got to have a (relief valve) that allows some of the most seemingly wicked thoughts and feelings out. Like I notice ShockofGod, likes to play war games. Maybe visially killing his enemies is his relief valve. If you try an supress and denigh all those natural feelings. It just makes us clogged up, and we sink into depression. because we get full of -it-. If you show your real self.. It humbles us, and makes us rely on and lift up Jesus Christ.
Most Christians are stuck right in the middle of John 16:33, i.e., in this world we will have tribulation. They forget what comes before and after in that very same verse. “In Me you may have peace” and then “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world”. In this world you will have tribulation. NO problem, He has overcome the world.
He has overcome the world. Christians have no excuse to remain in depression.
Unnecessary to camp out in the valley of the shadow of death. Keep on moving.
This video is a divine appointment for my daughter and I,She has been suffering from depression and anxiety for a while but it has escalated this very week. Thank you for obeying God and doing this video.You can not imagine how much it has helped.God bless you.
It is also in our suffering and through the fire, that we become stronger and purified, this is why God allows such times, it stregthens and refines us.
He is faithful to those who diligently seek Him and walk in His ways...I am 41 years old now and I have no doubt that God was there when I was worried that He wasn't...blessed be the name of the Lord
I am a stronger person and a more fervent follower of Jesus because of my suffering!
Hope to see more videos like this Shawn, God Bless!
SavedFollower15 1 month ago
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SavedFollower15 1 month ago
It wasn't until I began reaching out to others in the name of Christ that I realized how much Christ had been reaching out to me all along. My life, while not void of occasional bouts of depression, has permanently changed for the better.
ProphecyofGod 8 months ago
Ryan feels alone in his struggle, but needs to understand that many Christians have fought the same battles before. I'm one of them. I struggled with depression for years, especially around his age, and it is such a hopeless feeling. I know. And instead of telling him to simply persevere, which is useless advice to a depressed person, I encourage Ryan to try focusing less on his own pain and focusing more on the pain of others.
ProphecyofGod 8 months ago
thanks for the video! inspiring!
neoknux009 9 months ago
Paul was afflicted, yet he was content. No arms no legs guy is afflicted, yet he is content. What do they have in common? They help others. They seem to be more concerned with others than with themselves. Ryan is a Christian. That's wonderful. Christ has saved his soul. ALRIGHT! But, if he wants his sanity now, he needs pure religion.
"Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, "
(James 1:27a)
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nosajsmas 11 months ago
As long as Ryan continues to focus on himself, he will remain depressed. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh. I say it, not out of ignorance, but experience. For me, the severe depression lasted about 11 years. What brought me out of it was a return to Christianity where my primary focus was turned away from myself. It would help Ryan to find others in need and help them. It doesn't matter if those he helps are better or worse off than he is, nor does it it matter what their ailment is.
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nosajsmas 11 months ago
@nosajsmas Good word! I was going to say something similar. Depression is a sort of vanity, like self-adulation. It's being self-centered. The fault is the depressed one. Don't murmur. Don't be a spineless soft-spoken maggot. Toughen up. Try to take pain without complaints. Cuss if you must. Be angry. A Christian should not be a sissy. God is not going to help you out of a situation you yourself have caused, in this case a self-importance. Ryan needs to get married.
joroma77 10 months ago
10/10 brother you have inspired me to make a youtube account and start making my own videos god bless!!
StandardAI 11 months ago
This discussion did help me....!
Its soooo true....its not about me.....Its about Him.
Its about to glorify HIm and Him alone.
May God give me wisdom to seek ways to learn through the hardships im in and glorify HIM.
nadeemjc1 1 year ago
powerful
gweems828 1 year ago
Amen! The Lord will get you through!
wooddell89 1 year ago
Excellent.
aarontarded1994 1 year ago
Fantastic video, even though I'm not an Agnostic, it's nice to hear. :D
KaiLuck 1 year ago
Being an atheist, I still found this video interesting. I enjoyed Ryan's points and questions and liked the many points the other young men brought up. Unfortunately of course you'll imagine I wasn't too fond of being called "close-minded" or "bigoted" midway through the video simply because I'm an atheist. Oh well, can't win them all.
Anyways, hope you pull through with your depression Ryan. Cheers!
fairplay88 1 year ago
To Ryan, from the video: Your testimony, your real, no-nonsense testimony spoke to me tonight as I watched this video. While I have faced a similar tout of depression as you, I know several others very close to me who have come out of many many years of depression by persevering through faith. Realize this, Ryan - you're not stuck. Use the fact that you can hold on to your faith and still look to God as proof that you are worthwhile and you can make a difference. Persevere. He will work in you.
jouno53 1 year ago
did'nt watch the full 51minutes but very good group talk...ive always wanted to do something like this. This shows what being a christian is all about.
- I remember a comment I seen a while ago that said "Id rather live a life with God to die and find out there is'nt one, then to live a life without God to die and find out he exist's" - I dont personaly think this way but its a good point
MyGhettoGospel 1 year ago
Brilliant video, keep teaching the word of God!
BraveSoldierOfChrist 1 year ago
Just prayed for Ryan!
wooddell89 1 year ago
Wonderful video its so nice to listen to your discussions with these guys and hear their stories, I hope you post more videos of them :-)
LittleMissSeeker 1 year ago
Great video and great subject! We need more of these videos on youtube about the practical problems christians are faced daily and how that relates to God's Word. Love the examples with the Nick Vujičić and quotes from the Bible ... really good deliberation! God bless!
marooned08 1 year ago
Good video
mjbreese 1 year ago
Nice video, man!
GoodSamaritean4life 1 year ago
So mUCh love for god from these Kids is Amazing i Dare anyone else In youtube to Come out with this honesty K
StandardAI 1 year ago
Powerful! Thanks for sharing this!
Please let Ryan know that I kinda understand what he is going through. I suffer more with anxiety than depression...but, I do have both. And on top of that I suffer with a disease, addiction, heart problems, and financial problems.
I really like what he had to say near the end of this video. Also, what the other guy had to say about touching someone else through his problems and his music. He lets me know that I am not alone with this. Trust in the Lord!
russtex 1 year ago
You are waiting for God, but I think God is waiting for you. You may be knowledgeable of his will and the Bible, but does that mean you have true faith? Faith is KNOWING that God will help you, not hoping and pleading. God's wants you to change, my friend, sometimes we all need a personal revelation, but only YOU can know what that is.
slapbaZZ 1 year ago
To the man who is suffering in the video.
I've been through what you are going through, and still feel the after effects periodically. My friend, what you are going through is for a reason, now in my particular circumstance, I've had a personal revelation. I am a devout Christian who goes to church and gets into debates and watches Shawn's videos all the time. Now, as strong as I think my Christian values are, I lacked true faith. You may think "When will this end?" Cont. ^
slapbaZZ 1 year ago
thank God for this video i too have been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long time and a physical ailment as well. I too have wondered when God would intervene and i have felt like giving up. Thank you for posting this it really was a blessing and thank the Lord All glory to him
maranatha1985 1 year ago
@Joe680 Amen.
MrMekPetros 1 year ago
That was an interesting discussion; I wish I could have participated as well.
YodatheJedi12 1 year ago
I have really been enjoying your videos lately VFX.God Bless
playboi182 1 year ago
Guys! Let's pray for these guys and let's pray for the young man with the disease also. God bless you all.
Shooriko 1 year ago
I look at my condition in a more favorable light than I did before. I thoroughly enjoyed your discussion group and heartily welcome any more that you do on the subject of Yahweh and Yeshua.
Peace to you guys for being candid about your walk with GOD. Peace.
zacfromorchardpark 1 year ago
This is a good video. It is real. Keep on making more.
AlphaNOmega4ever 1 year ago
This is the real thing. Thanks for uploading :)
tdforjesus 1 year ago
The future is as bright as the promises of God.
Ramohog 1 year ago
This is a great discussion of some very relevant topics, most meaningful and has helped put my life into perspective.
Megaloryan 1 year ago
this was awesome. please do more of these group discussions. so much to learn from them. Ryan, I suffered from depression for many years. It's horrible. But God got me through it. And without Him and without the dpression, I wouldn't be the person I am today. Do not let go Ryan! God is real. God is love. God makes all things beautiful in His time. Your in my prayers. I wish I could talk to you one on one because I know how hopless you can feel. Don't give up man
jlweather1 1 year ago
Thanks for posting.The Holy Spirit was coming through loud and clear.Thank you.
Daniel1RG 1 year ago
God have hope and its a supernatural conquering hope that leans on the everlasting hope of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As you mature, though you will sin much much less your flesh will become more and more ugly to yourself, and we will lean more and more onto Christ and what He did for you rather then look to ourselves for goodness because we will never ever find goodness in self. Praise God for knowing what He's doing rather then rely on ourselves.
SoliDeoGloria321 1 year ago
Let me give an example of what its like, heard a dear brother use this. In Tarsus in Pauls day when a murderer was caught they would literally strap the dead body onto the man in a way that he couldn't get it off and they would send him out of the city and the rotting corpse would soon kill him. Thats exactly what its like once you are truly born again, you carry with you this festering corpse of the flesh, its heavy, and it will kill you in the end, as we all die. But those that truly know
SoliDeoGloria321 1 year ago
I'll tell you exactly how the real God works, He gets you to the point where you are constantly looking inside of yourself and you get a deeper and deeper understanding of who you really are apart from Christ, and that is what gets you depressed because we have absolutely nothing to offer God, and our flesh is absolutely disgusting. "Wretched man that "I am" who will free me from the body of this death" sound familiar? Even Paul, who would put the best of us to shame saw this in himself still.
SoliDeoGloria321 1 year ago
I respect all views shown in this video.
P.S. The guy with the green top, SANDALS+SOCKS!!
Fyapowar 1 year ago
I agree with one guy in this video. Nick Vujicic's testimony is SO powerful.
Vivalacious 1 year ago
God bless and keep you Ryan. God says the least of those on this earth, will be the first in Heaven. If you see extreme suffering, YOUR testimony will be valued even more for those to come to Christ. You have the potential for SO many rewards! God sees you as great! Ryan's dilemma kind of reminds me of the way satan tried to convince Jesus that He would not be able to bear the burden of the cross. Never give up on God!!!
Vivalacious 1 year ago
Doing the Lord's work! Dear Shawn, may the Lord give you rest in Him as you minister so well, Jesus bless you bro!
Serge1965 1 year ago
I really appreciated this talk...i wish more talks like this can be conducted by young men, because young men have the ablity to change the world by their influence especially collectively like this...very powerful, very soulful and the content was good.
iiablaze 1 year ago
Happiness is to sadness as white is to black. So the blacker one's life becomes, the whiter it will be when things get better. What I'm trying to say is happiness is relative to sadness, the degree of happiness that one is capable of experiencing is always relative to the sadness that one has once experienced
nspeert 1 year ago
Pt 2 The second thing I'd like to mention has to do with spirit oppression and spirit possession. It sounds to me like he is being oppressed by or possibly even possessed by a spirit of heaviness. This is not something to be ashamed of. And it only hurts people more when spiritual warfare and things like spirit oppression and possession are not met head on.
TrustinJC 1 year ago
You can’t rationalize a person out of that kind of deep depression when it hits. He needs a counselor or therapy and possibly meds. Part of the problem is that when he can’t pull himself out of a depression hole, then he blames himself. He has to battle guilt on top of the depression. Please keep contact with this guy and make sure he’s ok.
tex959 1 year ago
Great Talk Guys..Thanks
lovetruthlovelife 1 year ago
The answer to that guy's depression is for him to keep looking towards Jesus. I know it seems cliche but by putting complete trust in Jesus to have your back nothing really seems all that bad cuz you know when it really counts Jesus will be there. Also by focusing on Jesus you have your mind on the things of heaven not the things of this world.
DarkBioCloud 1 year ago
Emotional reasoning is a big cause of depression and anxiety. It is his pessimism and fixation on his "feelings" that are causing his problems.
He believes "if I feel bad, things must be bad". He has a confirmation-bias that his life sucks, he ignores the positive, and focuses on the negative.
Try thinking of the most depressing/anxiety provoking thing possible, if done properly, you will feel depressed/anxious.
If this kid wants to change the way he feels, he must change the way he thinks.
jpayne68177 1 year ago
MATT :9 ,22Jesus turned around and said to her, "Daughter, be encouraged! YOUR FAITH has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment. Your missing the point of this passage the woman healed herself...note: your faith has made you well..Not my faith(Jesus). So believe, believe, believe, with out any doubts and you can be healed to...The Mind has capabilities we can not grasp, Through GOD&christ.youcanmake your faith stronger than you could have imagined. peace and god bless to you.
davesajerk 1 year ago
tell ryan that his story of depression was used by god, so that 2pacOG might receive a revelation that glorifies Christ. This vid was eye opening. God is the greatest.
2pacOG 1 year ago
God Bless you all now and forever!!!!!
fettkatt87 1 year ago
I know this sounds kind of simple, but this is what happened to me.
Since I began praying for others, both in Churches, privately and in the street, all my depressions stopped. I found that when I focused on helping others, I forgot about I, me, mine.
Then I asked God what was in the way of my spiritual progress, He said "worldly" entertainment. I turned everything off, and since then I have not been sad for 1 second, my joy is supernatural and so is my peace. God Bless.
thalonen 1 year ago
I don't share you're faith by religion but you strengthen my faith in something more like the worth of life, thank-you. That's directed to the guy with the depression.
I hope for you to find solace and purpose.
Darkestaxe 1 year ago
On losing hope: I've known this feeling. It's a delicate exchange between CHRIST holding us up & us holding HIM as a trusting child. Recalling CHRISTs' fall on the way to HIS crucifixion, HE got back up keeping focused & steadfast knowing that HIS FATHER was giving HIM strength to forge forward. In the abyss of this dark void lies the light of hope. Never let HIM go, never fall away. Brother's in CHRIST, thank you for a very powerful & open discussion. YESHUA bless you all. Shalom. <(^8
netta2158 1 year ago
These guys stories are really sad. But life goes up and down, you just gotta fight threw and never give up.
tourettesdetectives 1 year ago
The reason certain christians cannot obtain relief from his or her sufferings as christians is because of pride. Pride is like an essential ingredient that a certain recipe must include. Just a touch of pride is all we christians need. To much pride will ruin our flavor as christians. Also, pride has to be controlled like a steering wheel controls a car in order for us to advance in our christian path.
MisterNoobs3 1 year ago
@MisterNoobs3 I know depressed christians that are strong in their faith. It can happen to anyone, no matter what their belief. It's just a part of being human. To say that depression is caused due to a lack of belief i na certain religion is bullcrap.
Enochsfury 1 year ago
What kind of worldly things can we purge out of our lives? I'm not saying this is the case but things like the music people listen to or the things people watch can breed depression, From my experience you have to lift yourself out of depression, but God will help. Just like You have to seek after righteousness. (sucks)... sucks what, sorry little off the topic but can't help it, that word isn't a great Christian verb to use, just lookin out, that became popular from Bevis & Butthead
jaredta1a 1 year ago
Would you make money with out work. Would you gain muscle with out training.Would you obtain skill with out practice. Tell me how can you have strength with out pain. Without pain there can be no strength.
machinedean100 1 year ago
What would a warrior be without pain. What would a sword be without fire. A sword is taken and it is put into a furnace, then it is taken and beaten with a hammer until it is razor sharp then it is set aside to cool and harden.
machinedean100 1 year ago
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:26
I would seek Gods promise and build your faith and knowledge in your depression, I have been there
jaredta1a 1 year ago
I appreciate you putting up video clips from the speeches and debates you guys mentioned throughout the video. Saves us the time to look it up
quilesboy 1 year ago
I wish I was there to Talk about suffering. :D
machinedean100 1 year ago
awesome group of friends you have!!
onceforgivennowfree 1 year ago
I feel as though I knew God more personally when I was truly depressed, and less now that things are better.
I know that I have an unbreakable bond with Him, but I just can't seem to... connect with Him very much anymore.
SeasonsCurse 1 year ago
great video!
manilamerc 1 year ago
@LuxAuterna wonderfully said
deltaalphacharlie 1 year ago
@GZero71 hold strong live as a warrior for the rest of us, standing at the forefront of our battle under our Kings banner.
deltaalphacharlie 1 year ago
I have suffered depression and anxiety for many years and have found that SSRI type antidepressants have worked when everything else failed. I see no shame in accepting medical help for mental issues. If you cannot get out of the mental fog first, you cannot hear what advice others are giving.
MsCrazyCuckoo 1 year ago
Do you have a link to the full video at 30:30? I am curious as to the discussion that goes on with Michio Kaku and the person in the wheelchair.
SamuelHans 1 year ago
hey, this is awesome! dont give up! if you must bear pain, do it in jesus name. for the love of God, look what jesus went through; for his Father and for us!
betterworld1 1 year ago
I wish I could have joined in the discussion great video !
ledgendgoku1 1 year ago
Ever read the book of Job?
The more that a person serves the Lord God, the more the devil will target that person.
InternetDisciple 1 year ago
(With respect/ love)..I've fought with depression all of my life, until one day God made me realize something. What I needed to 'fight with' was how - I - am going to view (said) situation and change my attitude to what God would want for me, it was hard, I had to do random things, like cry my eyes out, say sorry when I didn't want too, have long talks with God about -MY- view (lol) but each time I did, each time I tried -with- God, it got easier, it does work and it is hard, but well worth it.
LelaPhern87 1 year ago
has he tried antidepressants? i'm being serious
qdragon1337 1 year ago
@qdragon1337
gd idea q :)
robthesamplist 1 year ago
Shawn, I do relate to that man, I'm sorry I haven't given you the testimony that I said I was. I am busy even watching this, I know why God wants me to be in this position and I love God for it. It still sucks though, I wake up every day and I am reminded of my "losses".... And how much I miss by gone days, happier days. I am 19 and in college but I am growing weary to this world. I do understand, but at the sametime...It's no pain killer for it. God bless brother keep it up!!
mattchipneo 1 year ago
thank you for this video !!!!!
BaptistGirls 1 year ago
How does one hold onto hope: by not letting it go.
EngineeringIsMagic 1 year ago
To the person who is depressed on the right: I totally feel for you. But if the only thing you have in your life is God, then you are filled with God, and not filled with the world. Taoists call this emptiness and fullness. It is in these moments where you can do ANYTHING. You are the vessel of God, to bring him to not only your suffering, but the suffering around you. While we might not agree on what God is, I can agree that it is an awesome power.
EngineeringIsMagic 1 year ago
I cant believe this, that guy is depressed and complaining and not happy with GOD... just because of depression.!Dude be a man and thank God that you have hands and feet and in good health.
Stay true to GOD Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is coming soon
smack93 1 year ago
@smack93 It doesn't work like that. You're referring to situational depression which is a reaction to your health and environment. This kid is going through a different kind a depression because of the way his brain chemicals work. If you haven’t been there, you will never understand.
tex959 1 year ago
Really powerful video I think. That young man will be in my prayers.
hopefulheart48 1 year ago
Only true happiness can be found with Jesus christ. This new ageists just stick with that pointless science indulging in medication.
StretchDouche 1 year ago
Thank you for putting this up and giving it the attention that it deserves. Praise God. It reminds me of that Matt Redman song, Blessed be the name of the Lord:
"When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name"
A few times I have really wondered if I could really fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith. But it is the Lord Jesus who strengthens us.
garethppls 1 year ago
a wonderful video, a great idea for a video, a much needed video. The brave young man should be commended for the fact that he speaks for many Christians who suffer or who have suffered. From experience I know that got wants us to have a sound mind, that was and is his will. Keep the faith and pray, he will lift you out of that darkness. May God Bless you all
jonathankitchen 1 year ago
I am going to download this video to hear with attention, in this occasion, I leave only an opinion. Before I become in Christian, every now and then I got depressed, now, I have more problems and less money than before; but now I never get depressed...
Leivinn20 1 year ago
Seek God humbly and you won't be let down. His gifts of the spirit are the opposite of depression! Don't seek the desires of the world though and stop sinning otherwise you will be disappointed.
tolleck 1 year ago
I was feeling a bit down today and a little down on God. When the depressed guy said he wouldn't be here if it weren't for God, that inspired me and lifted me out of my slump. Even if the fact that his existence has purpose for others doesn't make him happy, he is still being used by God. Even if it doesn't make him feel better, he should be able to objectively understand there is a reason for what is happening to him.
jam454 1 year ago
@jam454 beautifully said.
deltaalphacharlie 1 year ago
@jam454 Unfortunately, one symptom of cliinical depression is not being able to objectively see the reason for anything, even in many cases a reason to live. That is why it is so important to get medical help first before any counselling have proper effect. The worst thing to tell a depressed person is to count their blessings or "look on the bright side". The condition just doesn't allow them to think that way
MsCrazyCuckoo 1 year ago
interesting discussion especially for those of us who want a Biblical viewpoint. Brave for some of these guys to talk about these things.
StopFear 1 year ago
Very great discussion guys, very inspiring !
cyberdems 1 year ago
wonderful conversation!
ForceMajeure360 1 year ago
God bless you Shawn, God has installed strong faith in you.
ProtestantsRUs 1 year ago
he is getting separated from the world. Don't fight or doubt. Be still and know that He is God. The plans that He has for you are good and not for evil to give you a Future and a Hope. Please hide these scriptures in your heart. God Bless it's already done in Christ Jesus.
tbot01 1 year ago
I suffered domestic violence (15 years) and clinical depression and PTSD. My commitment to Jesus even during the hardest times, my faith in His word, He honored that. My worst day in all those years, when I had reached rock bottom, God spoke to me (much like this gentleman said) and He told me "be still and know I am God"......
angelcollector22 1 year ago
@angelcollector22 absolutely wonderful. you too are a fighter mightier than many who do not share what you have gone through yet you rise as a warrior in Christ.
deltaalphacharlie 1 year ago
@angelcollector22 i meant the trusting in Jesus part is wonderful just to be clear.
deltaalphacharlie 1 year ago
@deltaalphacharlie
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint.
angelcollector22 1 year ago
@Ryan. I am also at Tyndale and I have battled depression. This is how I see the problem. God is Spirit. Spirit has mind, will, and emotion. You can recognize the Holy Spirit by the love, joy, and peace that He brings. Depression is the fruit of unclean spirits. Christians have power in Christ over these spirits. But casting them out is not enough. Victory requires supplanting them with His Holy Spirit. Surrender you mind, will, and emotion to His. Freedom is living as a vessel of Him.
gashyna 1 year ago
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.7If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
OrbitalAngel 1 year ago
I understand every bit of what our brother is saying. He has to renew his mind in scripture and not focus so much on his own understanding. Remember it is God who knows the hearts of men and their is no temptation that you face that another believer hasn't faced. Remember and meditate on scripture it's all we got.
tbot01 1 year ago
I hope Ryan does read these comments. He truly is a living testimony of strength; it is true that one's mindset should be reverted away from accusing God of anything, for we as humans can not comprehend the rights of our creator nor can we see the future or plan that has been laid out for us since before the foundation of the earth, but the capacity of our having faith in such times, the harsher the more faith it may take, only shows how much God can use us (Ryan) when the trials are over.
iTony11 1 year ago
I had a time of depression for two years nearly at one time. I asked God to take it away, he did, then I had anger left over from it for a year after, and asked him to take it away and he did. I was finally able to let go and forgive entirely and I kind of even dated when he did these things for me.
RMBVP 1 year ago
Great video! =]
FaithH0peL0v 1 year ago
I am really hoping you guys laid hands on that brother and prayed for healing. If not it would be a good idea to do the next time you all meet.
spaceforjesus 1 year ago
I'm curious about the guy with depression, how was his depression before he was saved. Did he have this depression before he was saved.
mycaddigo 1 year ago
Great video Shawn! Ignore all negative feedback you have been receiving & stay strong.
drybomber5 1 year ago
This video actually helped me a lot in my place, more than you might think, thank you!
Vorgoth911 1 year ago
If one dies to self, it is impossible to be depressed. Depression is comes from the self. Self pity. Self absorption. Self, self, self. It is the self that generates judgment (judge not) that gives you reason to be depressed. It is your judgments and opinion that your life is somehow bad or not what YOU think it should be that causes you to be depressed.
Die to self. Decrease and let Him increase and there will be no you left to be depressed. Focused on Him depression is impossible.
carcabe 1 year ago
Lol Sasha xD
LifesSmile 1 year ago
SASHA!
MetalCrusade777 1 year ago
Fantastic, I watch the whole video. The more we discuss, the better we understand ourselves.
samheb 1 year ago
@samheb Indeed!
PirateXzibit 1 year ago
God wants all of mankind to be saves but most of mankind doesn't seek after God, mankind wants nothing to do with Jesus Christ.
If God never aloud anything bad to happen to us, most of us would not seek after God and end up in hell, forever & ever & ever & ever.
Thank God that he humbles us from time to time, there's nothing like a thorn in the flesh to keep us relying on the Lord.
If nothing bad ever happened to me, I know that I'd still be on my way to hell.
HolyRevelation 1 year ago
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Hebrews 5:8-9
archdelux 1 year ago
(Part two). Take, for instance, the bleeding woman. She tried many medical cures before Jesus healed her. He did not condemn her for seeking these treatments. I know God CAN and DOES heal without the use of medication, but I believe He has worked through medication as well. Dr. Piper says some Christians in his congregation would not even be able to serve Christ were it not for anti-depressants for their SEVERE depression.
I know this is a touchy topic. I am praying for Ryan. God bless.
Sweet92Sue 1 year ago
(Part one) Ryan seems to have a physiological disease. Depression can sometimes be cured by right thinking, but sometimes it's an honest misfunction of the brain's chemistry. I'm no MD, but this seems to be the case with Ryan. Is he on anti-depressants? Dr. John Piper was asked about the use of anti-depressants for honestly depressed Christians. He said, in severe cases, it's not only NOT sinful, but wise to use these medications to correct faulty brain chemstry.
Sweet92Sue 1 year ago
What an amazing group the Lord has helped put together!
Nice to know some ppl who use their G-d-given brains.
Eye2EyeIIIV 1 year ago
Dear fellow Believers: Please find a good Deliverance minister in your area. This is an area of the Gospel too long neglected by the anemic thing we call the Church.
TanjaEubanks 1 year ago
And about the being given a way out of temptation. I agree with that verse, because it wouldn't make sense for us to be in a situation where we are FORCED to sin, we always choose to sin. But I think there are times where we face things beyond our ability to handle (not temptations, situations, there's a difference) and we need to rely on God. If we can handle everything ourselves, why rely on Christ? What do you think Shawn? :)
shipleyshipster 1 year ago
Very good Shawn, I thought this was very interesting. One thing I would like to add is that when I personally feel depressed, I can usually trace it back to some part of my life I am not letting God be in control over. I believe people stay depressed because they prioritize the things of this world and not Jesus. If your thoughts are always on Christ, you should be filled with hope! It's only when your stressing out about worldly things that you become depressed. Just my 2 cents.
shipleyshipster 1 year ago
Keep supporting your brother, he needs it.
Stockmantis 1 year ago
I think we got to let it out some times. We got to have a (relief valve) that allows some of the most seemingly wicked thoughts and feelings out. Like I notice ShockofGod, likes to play war games. Maybe visially killing his enemies is his relief valve. If you try an supress and denigh all those natural feelings. It just makes us clogged up, and we sink into depression. because we get full of -it-. If you show your real self.. It humbles us, and makes us rely on and lift up Jesus Christ.
Howie47 1 year ago
Most Christians are stuck right in the middle of John 16:33, i.e., in this world we will have tribulation. They forget what comes before and after in that very same verse. “In Me you may have peace” and then “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world”. In this world you will have tribulation. NO problem, He has overcome the world.
He has overcome the world. Christians have no excuse to remain in depression.
Unnecessary to camp out in the valley of the shadow of death. Keep on moving.
carcabe 1 year ago
This video is a divine appointment for my daughter and I,She has been suffering from depression and anxiety for a while but it has escalated this very week. Thank you for obeying God and doing this video.You can not imagine how much it has helped.God bless you.
ixamxmsright 1 year ago
may the grace of God bring power to your ministry by the power of the Holy Spirit
peace be with you brother shaun
i pray God raises up a partner that will be faithfull to this ministry and God will be glorified and manifest in may peoples lives
ilovejesustv 1 year ago
God bless you brother shawn never stop following the Lord Jesus Christ
archdelux 1 year ago
It is also in our suffering and through the fire, that we become stronger and purified, this is why God allows such times, it stregthens and refines us.
ArchangelCLK 1 year ago
He is faithful to those who diligently seek Him and walk in His ways...I am 41 years old now and I have no doubt that God was there when I was worried that He wasn't...blessed be the name of the Lord
I am a stronger person and a more fervent follower of Jesus because of my suffering!
angelcollector22 1 year ago
Very thought provoking input especially from the student suffering with depression. - 'Dont Mistake God for Life'
ArchangelCLK 1 year ago
Very nice of you to help these guys.
Redalert6396 1 year ago