Korey Cooper & Jen Ledger Give Advice on How to Help a Friend Struggling With Anxiety or Depression

Joy sat down with the women of Skillet to talk about practical and scriptural ways to fight against darkness and how to help a friend who is struggling with anxiety or depression.
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[@HPTFan]

This is not just an interview, but a genuine conversation of fellow believers in Christ are having. That's church. Jen and Korey are still women who struggle, but they are putting their trust in God. I met them and the rest of the band back in 2020, they are kind people. I dealt with anxiety and depression. Can it happen again? Yes. However, The Holy Spirit is my comforter, my counselor, and my guide to The Truth. I won't stop until my last breath. Glory to The Most High.

[@andrewzercher1233]

As a part time pastor, as well as a worship team member, hearing that “He (Jesus) will feed the 5 thousand, I’m just responsible for holding the fish and bread” that was so powerful to me

[@daveyusmc4863]

Just met Skillet at Winter Jam. Although it was only for a quick minute. I was most impressed with how Korey was sooo genuine and sincere. The entire band was great!

[@kb-mt8vr]

Korey is the greatest, I love the old albums with her singing 🥰

[@Ksink2024]

Winter Jam is an experience unlike any other. I'm glad you were able to be introduced to Skillet in such an amazing atmosphere

[@nobodyspecial7205]

Got proof? Picture?

[@skilletdominion8113]

Amazing😮👏

[@DeliRevv]

One of the many things I really admire about Skillet is the way that they have solid foundations as people and are not afraid to stand up for their convictions. Not only are they super talented with great music, they have a message that makes you instantly inspired to live your best life.

[@hopenation_official]

TRUTH

[@SummerBreeze414]

I need the entire band to do “songs from a mug” I’d absolutely enjoy that 😤🙏

[@danielcooke9974]

I am not good at remembering truth, Daniel was not looking at the lion. Don't look at the storm. Look to Him. Shield of faith. If anxiety and depression is a preset then be proactive. The father will be happy with you laying out your heart to him. Thank you skillet for the song stars

[@DLDeMaris]

Jen! I love your humble heart and they way you approach God, asking for forgiveness and lining your mind up with what is the truest truth. And Korey, whew! I love your knowledge and fierceness! You ladies encouraged me so much watching this. God can be found. Jesus already won our healing. We do need to just keep reminding ourselves of truth and keep putting one foot in front of the other till we are healed.

[@83licata]

The women of Skillet = Powerhouses!

[@forgingfire5831]

Such an amazing thing to bring both of them on at the same time we have heard jen always talk up korey as such as an amazing person but watching this makes me believe it.

[@Ampraa]

Bruh. Jen's reference to the feeding of the 5,000 was incredible in making her point about what were responsible for in working with/trusting God. He really finishes the rest for us.❤️

[@stevengustafson5024]

Jen, If you ever read this, your backing vocals and harmonizing is the best I’ve ever heard. I miss going to Winter Jam and seeing you guys. And May I say, I could be a very critical vocal critic! 😂 🙏🏻

[@brentgray8251]

Greatest thing you can realize when going through Anxiety and Depression as a Christian is that God is in our Corner. Take care and God Bless.

[@maxpalmer3212]

I got into Jen’s solo music this year and it’s good stuff she has a great singing voice 🤘🎸

[@pauldemars2891]

Just saw Skillet perform for the first time. Before that, I’ve heard of them but I haven’t heard much of their music. These two women were bosses on that stage. I am a huge fan of theirs now.

[@kayleefarrar3116]

I have so much respect for these 3 women!

[@Itsmeyourfriend84]

Korey is bubbling power through her! Wow! Such amazing women! It’s amazing to see how powerful and solid skillet are! God be praised!

[@Ruthking95]

I love these two amazing women! They are amazing and so spirit filled!! Two amazing women to look up to!

[@gabrielcalderon5765]

I could listen these Wonderful ladies the whole day 😁tks for For this amazing video.

[@ericv5435]

Jen's accent is so heavenly to listen to when she talks. The members of this band are so inspiring. I wish I could be as faithful close with religion like Jen is. I've never felt religious and I wish I could be because I could become a better person and find my place in this world. I've felt depressed for years and I know I can't win this battle on my own. I need help.

[@ricardobelmares9264]

What band !!!jen and korey you guys are awesome ,,,every time want to give up on forming a band God comes and light that little light of faith and regenerize me awesome 🙌🎸🎸😎👍

[@stormalexa8817]

Needed some things in here, thanks ladies. 💜 Also the striving struggle Korey mentioned is exactly what I deal hard with. I’s like to hear her talk more on it sometime.

[@judahgates8525]

Job ch 3 was the selection I couldn't get away from during my depression. I definitely agree it's not a good place to get stuck

[@lucasweimar3600]

Y’all are amazing role models, thank you for sharing this wisdom!

[@jesserocha5783]

I am a big fan of Skillet and a big fan of Ledger. The music is very encouraging. I am getting ready to attend the show in Kent Washington tomorrow. Way to share your faith with us. Korey Cooper, and Jen ledger. God bless.

[@ansleyvickers7]

i am someone who is struggling from Anxiety and Depression this ment alot

[@adventurouslife48]

What a great, encouraging interview. Thanks!

[@estellarodriguez7435]

All of this is such great advice and all true!

[@Ivannator]

This helped me. I have been battling both depression and anxiety and a lot of it stems from my past. I was in continuous situations as a highschooler/ college student where I had no body to turn to. The only person I really could was God. I definitely still get hit hard everyday and have to continually remind myself of who I am. Lately God has been working on his definition of "redemption" which I personally is the greatest word in this issue. Today's Christianity talks about redemption in only correlation with the bonds of sin and the effect of Jesus on the cross but it goes so much deeper then that. Great talk.

[@juliannatramell6671]

Can’t wait!!!

[@JaM3s_C0L3]

I respectfully disagree. Skillet is always 100% AMAZING! By far, the coolest 4 people in music. What a wonderful time to be alive, that we can share air and space with Skillet

[@christamathias233]

Thank you! perfect timing!

[@-BekahJoy-]

I am excited to listen to this. I struggle with depression and I think it's an important conversation to have and such

[@UnboundSaint]

Totally relate to Korey and Jen's stories.

[@sharbaby7]

Very encouraging interview! Truth!

[@masterchanakinskywalker5335]

Very amazing interview! 😁✨ Just know that whatever you are going through is REAL, and it matters. But it does not define you as a Christian; regardless of the fact that you may not FEEL happy or feel like obeying and worshiping God or reading his word in The Bible, DO IT ANYWAY. I'm not suggesting that you need to work your way to God or anything like that, but I am suggesting that even if you don't feel super happy and joyful, that doesn't take away the, "joy in the Lord" believers should have; that no matter what we FEEL like, we can rest in Him. And we know that our current circumstances, as long as they may be, do not take away from what God promises us; that all will be okay EVEN IF it's not what we WANT. We are the servant ad he is the Master. But he's also our father, and he's also our friend. Jesus is always sitting by your side, and he cares so much even if what you are going through is drowning you and making you lose confidence in your faith. NEVER let that happen. Happiness and stable emotions may be temporary, but God's perfect promises are forever. Surrender fully to HIM, becoming born again. Repent and believe the Gospel. Believe and trust in The Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved from the fires of hell. And if God will do that, he can do anything for you. But regardless of what happens, stay true to Him. And feel free to talk to other believers who care, whether it be family or friends. We help each other go on. But go to God first, and trust in him with your LIFE. God Bless you all! - Chan, a servant of Jesus Christ

[@danielstefanov3003]

Hi can you pray for me I was living in iniquity and I am scared that God is done with me and I do not feel conviction anymore.

[@masterchanakinskywalker5335]

@@danielstefanov3003 Of course I will pray for you. 🤗You can call me Chan. Thanks for opening up and saying what you said... sin struggles are SERIOUS. If you don't mind me giving you some advice... Don't listen to the thoughts that tell you you are worthless and that you'll never be free... that's not the message of the Gospel, right? "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." - John 8:36 Remember that Jesus DIED for that sin... he died for ALL of your sins. That's why you have to put your full trust in Him, whether you "do that sin" daily, or never. Because it's no about that one sin. It's the multitude of sins... more than you know... that are completely covered by Jesus blood if you follow after Him. Now, God does talk of obedience as being a REQUIRMENT. Not optional... which is why you feel that struggle. Because you know you are doing wrong every day beyond what is permitted for a Christian. It's wrong. And you are to repent... to confess your sin to Him and TURN away from it. Don't vow to never do it; ask Jesus to help you to resist and FLEE the temptation and help you to control yourself (one of the fruits of the spirit is self control. Galatians 5:22-23.) David can show you what true repentance looks like... after he sinner against Bathsheba and God in 2 Samuel 11, you can see his response in **Psalm 51.** Please read Psalm 51... it shows true repentance. Asking God to have mercy on Him... to RENEW and WASH him clean... and He sees sin as being as terrible as it truly is. And he repented. Pray to Him yourself. ASK GOD to give you conviction where sin has numbed you... to show you his bloody, beaten, agonizing death on the cross, which you have MOCKED in your actions of sinning continually grieving the Holy Spirit... knowing that there are people burning in hell over committing the same sins YOU are, and you still do it without remorse... ask Him to make you hurt over that... to be in AGNOY over your sin... that is called contrition; feeling bad about the wrong you do. And in Psalm 51 David said that "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and *contrite* heart. These, Oh God, you will not despise." Psalm 51:17. Pray about it and RUN from your sin. God will help you if you truly want Him... and you will begin to se more victory and more victory... until you are free. I know you probably don't feel like that victory is possible... you fear of being told "Depart from me, you worker of inequity. I never knew you." But if you repent... you will NOT ever hear that, and instead hear that he "was dead, and is alive again, and was lost and is found." You CAN be free from your sin... but you MUST trust that Jesus' Holy Spirit is stronger than your sin. And you can have victory... praying for you, sibling in Christ. I care. HE cares more.

[@heshansrinissanka6593]

Very well done interview 👍

[@BIGGER_RED]

I am excited to watch this. It’s gunna be good

[@aaronlincoln89]

Wow Korey is just naturaly very amped. Peculiar, unique wonderful.

[@petite.madame]

This video has got me thinking like for reals. I am have made a reaction of this video today and will be uploading it on KZbin. This video has got me a idea and need to thank Korey and Jen for giving me a wonderful idea

[@samuelgodsey1327]

Almost a year later. How’d your idea go?

[@reallifeanswers9764]

Thanks so.much for sharing. I want to reach the point that I can do this.

[@musician445]

Excellent.

[@everyonesalittlemad1608]

I love skillet 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Cool_hand_luker]

We need a skillet worship album!!!

[@brandonrogers8293]

Jesus be glorified

[@skeletonwoman]

Don't they already have that? They released a worship album in 2000 called Ardent Worship. Although that album was released *ages* ago, a few years before Collide and stuff. I'd love to see a Skillet modern worship album 2 decades later.

[@rich450]

I have a daughter who is 13 and a bit edgy. She can't do frilly girly stuff and devotionals are no exception. Are Korey and Jen open to doing an edgy girls' devo in the near future? Love the show, love you guys.

[@trang621]

Thank you so much for sharing this Godly wisdom. This was tremendously encouraging to me! God bless you and keep you as you continue to be a light in the music world to glorify Jesus’ name.

[@evaortiz1477]

Jesus, I love ecclesiastes too! People says is depressing, but I love how it is structured, and it's like yes, life sometimes sucks but there are things that make life worth living it. And the last verses are the cherry on the top: "That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad." Ecclesiastes 12:13‭-‬14 NLT It's just * chef kiss*

[@gavincomiskey1994]

I love Jennifer so much 😢❤

[@timothyrickman7312]

You are truly warriors, Joel 1: 13-14. 🙏

[@daleyocum861]

The entire band for Skillet is just SOLID! They know the Truth of Jesus Christ and aren't afraid to tell it. This is a good lesson on what do the other entertainers in your life actually speak and stand on

[@JesusChristSavedMe1000]

💙💙💙

[@chandralukito7489]

I like Jen, similar story

[@gideonm.e.1337]

I know this is a weird question, do you guys use waves plugins?

[@brandonrogers8293]

live they use tube amps.

[@timothyrickman7312]

Thank heaven for your loving caring souls Amen 🙏 Thank You Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, and Our Lord Jesus Christ Amen 🙏

[@narwhal9249]

Mine is a bit different. I have BPD and undiagnosed CPTSD and Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder. Renewing the mind, focusing on God, and being eternity-minded is simple and easy. Until traumatic memories and emotional flashbacks hit, then so does depersonalization and brain fog. Thinking at all is extremely difficult. Cutting and eating disorder relapses happen in dissociative states. I don't know. Is there advice when someone has episodes of trauma and dissociation that prohibit thinking in general? I hope this makes sense.

[@nickiq9246]

Hi, I'm sorry about your situation, and I don't really have any advice for you, but I want you to know that I will definitely be praying for you, I know that God sees your struggle, and I'll be praying that He will help you to continue to stay focused on Him through those moments.

[@chrischupp9760]

A person could use a prescription too for things like that. Nothing wrong with it.

[@jlm989]

👋

[@SonOfManMusic]

nice

[@allanesver8597]

we are not meant to be alone or isolated.

[@memadelrey4832]

19:15

[@judahgates8525]

haha +1 for Ecclesiastes too XD

[@justindatkins1234]

She looks great to be almost 50

[@nobodyspecial7205]

SKILLET= GREATEST CHRISTIAN ROCK BAND EVER

[@maxpalmer3212]

I’m surprised no one talks about red fly leaf demon hunter or pillar or TFK

[@nobodyspecial7205]

@@maxpalmer3212 never heard of either of em. Are they good?

[@maxpalmer3212]

@@nobodyspecial7205 very good

[@yakro3449]

First time I hear them speaking just like that , Jen has no British accent anymore lmao

[@talmadgebacon777]

JEN and Corey I'm waiting on You to become Shepherds of the Lord!!! Become a Pastor! You Will Lead the Sheep unto thy Pastors of our Lord!!! Sister Wisdom. There is something I want you and Corey to See Check out Sister Wisdom in the Book of Wisdom the Catholic Bible

[@liamjoker6120]

Wooh anxiety sucks. Yep Jen it’s a spiritual battle , if we love jesus the anxiety demons are some of the first to attack. Spirituality is realer then most people even knowledgeable Christian’s talk about.

[@jellybellyboo]

I'm sorry to hear they don't utilize therapy. God allows people to be gifted with insight and help and I think we're meant to realize and interact with people who have the gifts to guide us... its there to help. It's not something we can just do on our own.

[@user-tm2eb7rt9p]

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[@user-zy4yl7rs4e]

I just want to know who these enemy are they are talking about???

[@fallen4vr]

Satan and his demons

[@Ofncc24]

" the word isn't the best thing at this time" . ? Not a good answer. Gods word IS what is needed at this time or anytime.

[@Ofncc24]

@@brandonrogers8293 at the 6:27 mark she does. Her sin of self loathing does need God's word. They all laugh about it too. Her husband needs to correct her and she needs to repent of this sin. She talks about how it effects others on the bus. Yet later she's all about God's word. I have seen skillet since they started. Before anyone knew about them back in the 2000's.

[@Ofncc24]

@@brandonrogers8293 where is that in scripture? Didn't like the truth I wrote.

[@BibleClinger]

I noticed this. I hope they realized that this isn't the correct thing to say. I wish them the best. I hope they are righteous and have a great reward.

[@TheMarineCorp1775]

anxiety and depression come from evil spirits and demons.

[@RockwithJesus]

Would you? Check ✔us out I would be very thankful if you would ring that little bell

[@skilletdominion8113]

😂😂😂

[@peer.]

No respect Korey you speak about struggling you guys are multi Millionaires I don't see your struggle?

[@tina-marieulery]

If money and fame were equivalent to not struggling then what about Job? Having money does not guarantee a life without struggles. Don’t be deceived that money is the answer. “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and yet lose his soul?” Korey didn’t say she placed her hope, faith or trust in earthly things but in Christ alone. Jesus is more precious than diamonds and gold and nothing we desire compares with Him!

[@fallen4vr]

This is an extremely ignorant statement.

[@piticofuentes635]

You do know the fame people hide it like the rest of us right? Their fake mask is fame and money pretty different than us true but it works to hide them struggling, but those two things don't fill you up completely every time.

[@brandonrogers8293]

If you think about if, if they didn't sing about Jesus, they would be making it. But they sing about Jesus and money is not the goal, it is salvation.

[@shae482]

Just because someone makes money doesn’t mean they don’t have struggles. Chester from linkin park was rich, but still struggled with depression which he eventually lost the battle to. Not all struggles are presented for all to see. There’s a lot that go on behind closed doors and in our minds. There was a time I was making 600+ dollars a week, had a nice black sports car, big white truck and a bunch of awesome guitars straight out of high school. But Guess what? I still had personal struggles. Money doesn’t equal happiness.