by Bob | Sep 25, 2025 | Depression
One Man’s Journey: Bob Somerville In 2014, Bob Somerville penned one of the most unique, important, and vulnerable books in the history of the modern biblical counseling movement: If I’m a Christian, Why Am I Depressed? Finding Meaning and Hope in the Dark Valley:...
by Bob | Sep 23, 2025 | Depression, Scrupulosity
History Teaches…Will We Humbly Learn? When I describe my approach to biblical counseling, I highlight 6 convictions. Among those is my conviction that biblical counselors should be “church history-informed.” We demonstrate humility when we are willing to learn from...
by Bob | Feb 18, 2024 | Depression, Spurgeon
11 Reasons Spurgeon Was Depressed The Spurgeon Center at Midwestern Seminary has a fascinating article about Spurgeon’s depression: 11 Reasons Spurgeon Was Depressed. I’d encourage you to read the original article. I’ll highlight a few thoughts and quotes, especially...
by Bob | Nov 27, 2023 | Depression, Puritans
Comforting Others with the Comfort We Receive The Puritan Pastor, Timothy Rogers, lived from 1658-1728. Rogers was a godly and competent pastor. On at least two occasions, each lasting an extended period of time, Rogers was overwhelmed by severe depression. Archibald...
by Bob | Oct 14, 2021 | Biblical Counseling, Depression, Uncategorized
Guest Post by Dr. Nate Brooks See the end of today’s post for Dr. Nate Brooks’ bio. A Word from Bob In our modern biblical counseling world, some folks have a strong reaction against any concepts that they assume arises from the world or specifically from secular...
by Bob | Feb 10, 2021 | Biblical Counseling Resources, Depression
A Word from Bob I’ve collated today’s post from The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources: 2021 Edition. For the 2022 Edition, go here. Depression: Booklets Ashmore, Margaret. Depression: The Sun Always Rises The periods of depression that we all share can...
