Episode 32:  Philip Ryken, PhD. - Relationships and Mental Health for Leaders artwork
Stetzer Leadership Podcast

Episode 32: Philip Ryken, PhD. - Relationships and Mental Health for Leaders

  • S1E32
  • 17:01
  • May 18th 2020

As pastors face the challenges of a prolonged season of challenge, mental health and discouragement can become a concern. In this episode, President Ryken and Dr. Stetzer discuss:

  • the challenges of depression and despair in the life of leadership
  • the critical role of close friendships that can help leaders through crisis
  • the role of supporting relationship structures such as elders and spouses
  • Scripture’s role in helping us pray through burdens (specifically Psalm 142)


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Ed Stetzer and Daniel Yang interview leaders such as Rick Warren, Andy Stanley, Matt Chandler, Andy Crouch, and Senator Marco Rubio to better understand how we can respond faithfully and responsibly to the current crisis.