"Finding God in the Darkness: Faith, Healing, and the Catholic View of Mental Health" with Bishop James Conley | Ep. 3

Bioethics Babe by Arina Grossu Agnew

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In this deeply moving episode, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln shares his remarkable journey of faith, conversion, and healing. From his path to the Catholic Church and his vocation to the priesthood, to his honest reflections on struggling with depression and finding hope in Christ, Bishop Conley offers a profound Catholic perspective on mental health, reminding listeners that holiness and healing can be achieved even amidst mental struggles.

He opens up about what led him to write his pastoral letter A Future with Hope, how faith and therapy can work together, and why surrender and community are essential to the healing process. With his characteristic wisdom, humility, and warmth, Bishop Conley reminds us that even in darkness, God is still there. Ultimately, he offers a message of hope, encouraging those in darkne ... 

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