"Dear God, I'm Sad"

Gabby Wilkinson

Reflections from a chemically imbalanced Christian.

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Episode 16: "Dear God, I'm in College" with Michael McCord, Ed.D.

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

02/27/23 • 74 min

Michael McCord is the executive director of the Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education and Collegiate Ministry (UM Commission), which oversees and underpins the higher education ministries of the North and South Georgia Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church, providing support, funding, administration, and long-term vision casting for the campus ministries and United Methodist schools in the state of Georgia. Michael is also the founder and former director of the Wesley Foundation in Macon from 2001-2010, ordained elder in the South GA conference, and podcast co-host of Not Alone. Michael and I talk about all things collegiate ministry and mental health, the future of the church and its role in coming alongside those who suffer and endure trauma, and the importance of vulnerability.

Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Depression, suicide, social anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorder, anxiety, sexual assault, abuse

Michael’s Profile at the UM Commission: https://umcommission.org/our-team/

The Not Alone Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-alone-conversations-on-faith-and-wellbeing/id1512010391

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Episode 15: "Dear God, I'm Suffering. What about You?" with Dr. Marcia Webb

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

01/30/23 • 73 min

I sit down with Dr. Marcia Webb to talk about her book Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder. Dr. Webb is a clinical psychologist who completed both an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. She has conducted psychotherapy for approximately 20 years and is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology at Seattle Pacific University. As a professor, she studies the integration of psychology and theology and is published in multiple scientific journals. Her Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder touches on how Christians in the 21st century understand psychological disorders, what Scripture teaches us about these conditions, and how to move forward by offering a combination of theological and psychological insights. Listen as we not only discuss these topics, but also topics such as demon possession, the Passible God, power in weakness, and so much more!

Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Depression and Schizophrenia
Dr. Webb’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Toward-Theology-Psychological-Disorder-Marcia-ebook/dp/B075V17VTD?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Episode 14: "Dear God, I have Bipolar Disorder" with Dr. Monica A. Coleman

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

01/16/23 • 76 min

This week, I chat with Dr. Monica A. Coleman, the John and Patricia Cochran Scholar for Inclusive Excellence and Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware, author or editor of six books, ordained AME minister, and contributor to the field of womanist theology and other theological landscapes. I speak to Dr. Coleman about her award-winning memoir Bipolar Faith: a Black Woman’s Journey with Depression and Faith which depicts Dr. Coleman’s journey as a black woman through her life suffering from bipolar disorder along with grief, abuse, sexual assault, and much more. Through this suffering, however, she also experiences a deeply complex and intricately beautiful relationship with the Process God. Listen to this episode to learn what it looks like to walk through life as a black woman with Bipolar Disorder, as a minister and seminarian who lost their faith, and as a child of God searching for a God who cries and hurts alongside her.

Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Depression, Bipolar disorder, Suicide, domestic violence and abuse, sexual trauma, sexual assault, self-harm

Dr. Coleman's Instagram: @revdrmonica

Dr. Coleman's Website: Monicaacoleman.com

Episode 13: "Dear God, What's the Truth?" (Mini Episode)

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

01/02/23 • 35 min

Happy New Year! To kick off 2023, I'm giving you a mini-episode consisting of a message I preached back in November 2019. In this message, I speak candidly about my struggle with my addiction to self-harm, the lies I believed about myself, my faith, and my God (the "3 Big Lies"), and the truths I found to combat the lies (the "3 Big Truths"). I intentionally crafted and wrote this message so that it was applicable to everyone, giving my listeners time in the message to process their own 3 Big Lies and 3 Big Truths. Therefore, even if you don't struggle with addiction or self-harm, this message is for YOU. So, give this mini episode a quick listen, DM me your thoughts, and rate the show!
Happy New Year, I'm so glad you're here.
Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Depression, Self-Harm, Eating-Disorder, Anxiety

Episode 12: "Dear God, Meet me on the Psych Ward" with Rev. David Finnegan-Hosey

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

12/26/22 • 62 min

I hang out with author and minister Rev. David Finnegan-Hosey to talk about his book, Christ on the Psych Ward. Christ on the Psych Ward walks its readers through David's multiple hospitalizations, journey with Bipolar Disorder, and discovery of Christ and the Vulnerable God on the psych ward with him. In this conversation, we discuss David's story, his theology around Divine presence (and felt absence) in unlikely places, and his moving forward living with both the devastating realities of mental illness and the loving truth of God. Thought-provoking, compelling, and heart-breaking, David's story is the story of a man who finds and holds onto God in the midst of tragedy and devastation and who finds hope, truth, and victory through it all.
Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Bipolar Disorder, suicide, self-harm, addiction

Guest Instagram: David's Instagram

Guest Website: David's Website

Episode 11: "Dear God, I'm Depressed" Pt. 2 with Dr. Jessica Coblentz

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

12/05/22 • 56 min

In the 2nd part of my and Dr. Jessica Coblentz's conversation on Depression, we dive into the parallels between the experience of Depression and the experience of the Hagaric wilderness, the significance of meaning-making and the lack thereof, and moving through life as a Christian depression sufferer. After the conversation, I kick off a new segment where she will be answering submitted questions and reacting to submitted stories from the "Dear God, I'm Sad" community! Today's question is "What is God in a world where [God] created me to self-harm, want death, fear my own mind because of chemicals?" Be sure to submit your questions or stories at gabriellemwilkinson.com to hear your submission in future episodes!
TW/CW: Depression, Sexual Trauma, Suicide, Self-Harm
Dr. Coblentz’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcoblentz/

Dr. Coblentz’s book: https://litpress.org/Products/8502/Dust-in-the-Blood

Episode 10: "Dear God, I'm Depressed" Pt. 1 with Dr. Jessica Coblentz

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

11/21/22 • 59 min

In this first part of my conversation with Dr. Jessica Coblentz, assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College and author of Dust in the Blood: a Theology of Life with Depression, Dr. Coblentz speaks about her experience with severe depression, the concept of depression as a “unhomelikeness” and wilderness, and popular Christian theological maps of depression.

Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Suicide

Dr. Coblentz’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcoblentz/

Dr. Coblentz’s book: https://litpress.org/Products/8502/Dust-in-the-Blood

Episode 9: "Dear God, I Wrote a Poem" (The realities of living with a mental illness) mini episode

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

11/07/22 • 39 min

In this mini, solo episode, I read a poem I wrote while in college that ended up winning an award called "Your Apologetic Wife" (Linked here). From this poem, I enter into a theological discussion regarding the realities of those who suffer from mental illness or mental health challenges and offer a trinitarian response to these realities. Listen to understand feeling like a burden and having an uncomfortable existence, the significance of believing in God the Creator, Jesus the Friend, and Holy Spirit the Home, and the meaning of the Algorithm of Love.

Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Self-harm, Eating Disorder, OCD, Intrusive thoughts

Episode 7: "Dear God, I'm Clergy" with Rev. Lindsay Geist

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

10/17/22 • 63 min

Reverend Lindsay Geist, MDiv, MSW, LCSW, Director of Clergy Wellbeing, providing mental health resource support for North Georgia Conference clergy, joins me on the "Dear God, I'm Sad" Podcast this week! Rev. Lindsay and I talk about the startling statistics regarding clergy's mental health, how to best care for clergy, the power of presence, how the future of the church ties into clergy's well-being, and much more regarding Clergy, mental illness, and the Church.
TW/CW: Depression and anxiety.
Rev. Lindsay's Instagram
Rev. Lindsay's Profile

Episode 17: "Dear God, I'm Deconstructing" (Season Finale) with Reid Bervik

"Dear God, I'm Sad"

02/28/23 • 67 min

Reid Bervik has an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a writer, creator, and speaker. In this season finale, I ask Reid about his experiences in deconstructing his faith from his white evangelical background and the trials, tribulations, and triumphs within his story. Listen to hear from a first-hand perspective on the impact deconstructing has on your mental health (the freedom found as well as the difficulty through), how to best come alongside those deconstructing (be a friend!), and how to best take care of yourself through your deconstruction.

Stick around after our conversation to hear me give a departing word for season 1 and don’t forget to follow the DGIS Instagram to stay up to date on season 2 and all things “Dear God, I’m Sad”!

Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Depression, suicidal ideation/suicide, ADHD, abuse

Reid’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reidibervik/?hl=en

Reid’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reidbervik

Reid’s Website: https://www.reidbervik.com/

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How many episodes does "Dear God, I'm Sad" have?

"Dear God, I'm Sad" currently has 25 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Christianity, Faith, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Religion and Mental Illness.

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The episode title 'Episode 16: "Dear God, I'm in College" with Michael McCord, Ed.D.' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on "Dear God, I'm Sad" is 54 minutes.

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