Chris Hodges - Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light when Depression Darkens What You See

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Out of the Cave reaches deep into a topic many are baffled by in the church, yet Pastor Chris writes with compassion, kindness, and truth without placing blame on or adding a stigma to sufferers of depression. Millions around the globe are affected by it every single year, yet we dont always know how to navigate depression as Christians. Thankfully, with this book as a resource, we are given the tools to see depression for what it truly is: a condition that benefits from medical intervention along with the spiritual strengthening our overwhelmed hearts desperately need. Every believer should own this bookif not for themselves, then to help someone they love.

LYSA TERKEURST, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, FORGIVING WHAT YOU CANT FORGET; PRESIDENT OF PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES

Depression has become one of the biggest health issues today, yet so many people still feel too ashamed or uncomfortable to seek help. Using personal transparency and biblical wisdom, Pastor Chris Hodges has written a phenomenal book to address this growing problem. If you or someone you know is battling depression, this book will tear down walls and shed light into a dark and despairing world, helping us get Out of the Cave.

CRAIG GROESCHEL, PASTOR OF LIFE.CHURCH; NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND

Many books that emphasize the very needed spiritual answers for depression ignore the medical and psychological treatments that people sometimes need to get well. And the medical and psychological books often ignore the spiritual remedies that God has provided for us when we suffer. Not only that, the authors sometimes speak with voices from above it all and do not personally know the suffering that depression brings. In this book, Chris comes to us with a very vulnerable sharing of his own pain and offers a balanced and helpful guide in all the areas the depressed person needs to overcome. Thank you, Chris, for this gift. It will help many.

DR. HENRY CLOUD, PSYCHOLOGIST AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, BOUNDARIES

I always encourage people to know Chris Hodges. He is a leader who adds value to hundreds of thousands of people. Now Im encouraging people to read his book Out of the Cave. As you take the journey with Chris and Elijah, you will find hope for yourself and help for others who have at times felt depressed. Chris is a guide who can walk us out of the cave.

JOHN C. MAXWELL, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, CHANGE YOUR WORLD

It is my conviction that Gods transformative work in our lives does more than improve us ethically, it improves us emotionally. Words like joy and peace are often used to describe the ideal emotional state of believers. This book identifies and gives biblical and practical keys to identify and overcome an archenemy of emotional health: depression. This work is more than a compilation of pages filled with information; its an invitation to experience life as God intended. Get ready to come out of the cave and walk into freedom.

DR. DHARIUS DANIELS, LEAD PASTOR OF CHANGE CHURCH; AUTHOR, RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE

In Out of the Cave, Chris Hodges digs deep into his own life, the latest research, and Gods Word to point to real hope and healing. This is a must-read for anyone whos ever battled depression or has loved someone whos walking through it now.

STEVEN FURTICK, PASTOR, ELEVATION CHURCH; NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, (UN)QUALIFIED

Poignant and powerful. Scripture says that the Enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. It doesnt matter who you are or where you are, thats his plan for your life. But thanks be to God that we have victory over every darkness in Jesus. In Out of the Cave, Pastor Chris shines a spotlight on the shadow of depression and points readers back to Gods heart. With wisdom, practicality, and real, deep truth, this book will be a foundation for you as you, too, move out of the cave.

LOUIE GIGLIO, PASTOR, PASSION CITY CHURCH; FOUNDER, PASSION CONFERENCES; AUTHOR, DONT GIVE THE ENEMY A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE

At some point in our lives, almost all of us deal with depression. There was even a time in my life when everything seemed good with my family and church, but I was depressed. Its important to recognize that depression is not only an emotional battle, its also a spiritual battleand it can be won! Thats why Im so glad my good friend Chris Hodges wrote Out of the Cave, a very timely and necessary book. In it, he reveals the spiritual components involved in our depression, helps us understand the ways our temperament and view of God affect the way we handle depression, and how to have a biblical approach to wellness. If you want transformative hope and spiritual power to help you win this battle, youve come to the right place!

ROBERT MORRIS, SENIOR PASTOR, GATEWAY CHURCH; BESTSELLING AUTHOR, THE BLESSED LIFE, TRULY FREE, AND TAKE THE DAY OFF

This book is a must-read on so many levels. No one is immune to the crushing weight of depression, but no one has to remain alone. There is hope. There is a way forward. Pastor Chris Hodges shares about it from his own experience. And we believe youre going to experience your own story of healing and restoration as you read Out of the Cave.

KARI JOBE AND CODY CARNES, SINGER-SONGWRITERS

When I used to dream about what it would look like to be used by God in significant ways, I never imagined the emotional and psychological toll it would take on me. The best of times and the worst of times often occur at exactly the same time. This is what Elijahs story exhibits and what you will find when your dreams come true. Victory is weighty. In Out of the Cave, Pastor Chris will show you what you need to know to not be destroyed by the spiritual success you were born to walk in.

LEVI LUSKO, LEAD PASTOR OF FRESH LIFE CHURCH; BESTSELLING AUTHOR, THROUGH THE EYES OF A LION

Out of the Cave

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