Shane Rosenthal sits down for an honest conversation with pastor Steven Flo. Pastor Flo recounts his own intense struggle with fear and despair that led him to retreat from the world, shutting out both light and life. Despite being a pastor, Flo reached a point where he felt the Gospel’s hope could not apply to him. Through his journey, he explores the darkness that many believers face when faith and mental health collide. This discussion addresses how the Gospel speaks even to those suffering in their darkest hours, offering both insight and empathy for anyone grappling with doubt, despair, or feelings of isolation.
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