When You're Hurting | Joyce Meyer's Talk It Out Podcast | Episode 73

Anxiety, depression, and even plain heaviness can hit anyone - even at those times when everyone else seems so happy. Know that you aren’t alone and that you can fight back. Today’s episode of the Talk It Out podcast is exactly what you need for the fight. We focus on some special moments from previous episodes where our friends shared really practical advice on battling depression and healing from past hurts. Get some encouragement from Joyce and special guests Michelle Williams, Lisa Harper, and Dr. Henry Cloud and discover how to find indescribable hope in Christ.
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Joyce Meyer, one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers and New York Times best-selling author, shares encouragement and advice to help us enjoy our daily lives.
With a heart to share Christ and love people, Joyce’s messages help people in all walks of life to grow in their faith, learn to study the Bible, find healing from the wounds of life, get answers to life’s questions and encounter the love of God in a powerful way.
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[@deedee2672]

I need a group of Christian friends like this in my life!!

[@TT-ny6kz]

Yesterday I went to my wonderful Christian husbands funeral please pray for me I need jesus's help and peace right now

[@nanali7245]

Sis i am praying for your & sending you a big hug 🤗

[@joycemeyer]

We're so sorry about the loss of your husband. God is there to hold you up, strengthen you and encourage you. He wants to take your worries, your hurts and your concerns and give you His peace and His rest. We hope this teaching "How to Overcome the Pain of Losing a Loved One" can be a blessing to you. You can find it at bit.ly/2LPvoBD. God bless you! -Team JMM

[@paularob2829]

Praying that God will continue to comfort you 🙏🏽

[@JayJay-sm8zy]

Don't give up in life no matter what the situation. Amen

[@lucillelaurenzi3117]

I thought success was the answer.I agree.I still couldn't be healed until I asked Jesus into my life as my personal savior.God bless ladies for inspirational encouragement.

[@paularob2829]

Amen🙏🏽

[@lindagarner8411]

J has so much godly wisdom for a young person!! God has done such a work in you, girl. I am 69 and you really impress me!

[@maryhicks6032]

Because He Lives! I would not be here if God didn't intervene in my life. I want to thank you for this podcast. over a year I have been listening and so thankful that God sent me your way. I have no friends and I spend most of my time alone these days. I know things are going to change as I am waiting I appreciate your encouragement.

[@joycemeyer]

That's so great to hear, Mary! We are praying for you!! -Team JMM

[@jmarie9673]

I am grateful for these great women because they are the only inspiration I have. I understand what J was saying about being mad and disappointed and not wanting to hear that worship music and not wanting to sing it either. I felt that in my soul because I am going through that right now and I am a worship leader in my church as well. When she said it I started bawling like if someone died ( I would say cry but that implies that it was "cute" and it wasn't) and I know it is time to do my part and take that first step out and declare God's truth over my life. I am so glad to hear the honesty and I'm encouraged to not let this pit take me out. I don't know you guys but I feel close to you and I love you all. I pray that God continues to use you to encourage women everywhere.

[@leebri8594]

I really needed to hear this. I’ve suffered from depression most of my life and sometimes you feel so alone and that no one understands.

[@joycemeyer]

We're grateful that this episode blessed you today! We are praying for you. -Team JMM

[@Ingrid0410]

Joyce’s teaching and these talks are so inspirational ! I love the format of part Joyce’s teaching and part group talk 👍

[@genevievebarton208]

I will come back to this later. I need to hear some music to calm me down and find a prayer.😍

[@carriekeubler7781]

Beautiful episode! Michelle's song touched my heart and brought tears as well. I know He holds the future!!!!!!

[@madelinebigio7565]

I ate salmon& broccoli and yellow rice & mix vegetables and rice thank you for this Word today. I got up and mopped and clean my room . I have been struggling with depression and anxiety ! Some things what I’m going through it ! I thought I was alone and a lot of people call me noisy but I’m a caring person and I was angry and disappointed with a lot of things and I was listening to worship music then something happened Sunday and I got depressed and anxious about a situation! I’m so happy to hear for this beautiful encouragement of word and hearing the music and sermons that is how I have been getting through it ! I love you all for this pod cast and helping get out of this dark place! I have been shamed by trying to be supportive but got accused of the opposite and maybe I didn’t say the right thing.. I wasn’t doing it on purpose I was having a really bad week and got a visit from a bipolar girl who was bieng abused by her dad and she is having a hard time she doesn’t listen to her therapist and misses therapy on purpose and then I was going through a lot all of sudden I get a call from someone who was sick and I didn’t know she was sick so the day I called to check o. Her I barely made it out of bed that day ! I have a tendency to be the caring person and empathetic person and people come and take it out on me

[@nanray8415]

This is so good! I'm so grateful to see and hear teaching about depression, what it is and what it isn't. There is new information about it and there is treatment of needed, and more mature spiritual guidance. It can be deadly if left alone or ignored. True, that was the answer in the past. It's not necessary to give in and give up now though.

[@suzesinger6762]

I was terribly depressed when I was 18. This was the 'kickback' from much abuse and control from my Dad and brother. I finally left home and got a little flat/apartment....and I started to slowly craaa a a a ash...... sweating profusely and headaches, didn't have the confidence to even get a job - never mind go for interviews. !?! The Doctor put me on 'Ativan' - antidepressants. I did not even know what tablets were for - he didn't tell me. I got worse, gazing into the mirror ...was like looking for miles n miles, I could not stay outside without needing to go home or stay at gatherings or parties without feeling self conscious and crying. Then after one night when I felt like my brain was draining through the pillow....my friend made sure that she weaned me off the meds - from 3 to 1 - then none. I gradually improved after my Stepsister came and took me home with her, to the other end of the country -and helped me build my life, bless her. ;) I needed a complete..change.

[@katalinpilling410]

🤗🧡 May God bless you!

[@suzesinger6762]

@@katalinpilling410 ....Thanks Hun. Ohhhh....He suuuUURE HAS.¡¿¡♡♡ You too.x

[@shaunalanglois7595]

I have been SO excited for this new episode to drop - God is SO good and knew this was JUST the topic I needed to have covered. I love all of you ladies so very much, and in the midst of working from home (while raising 3 young children), you are the friends and sisters who have kept my spirits out of the pit on my worst days. You all keep me close to God, and far from the enemy. Thank you for this - crying happy tears!!!

[@joycemeyer]

🙌🙏 Blessings to you, Shauna!! We are so happy to hear that this blessed you today! We are praying for you and your children! -Team JMM

[@begracious2me.493]

Thank you. I'm so tired of being in my own pit of pity. Almost 6 months no one. Sick of myself. Thank you for this. It's the second time I've listened to this. I started walking my hall while doing positive affirmatiobs so hopeful I'm coming out of grief depression disgust of past life bad choices, addictions the wrong friends men even family. Stop doing this to me the devil don't get to keep me. Car needs fixed raining in my living room no job lot rent not paid but staying positive. Started counseling weekly. Abused as a child adult my daughter left me with my grand son because she didn't like my ex of 10 yrs. Id stolen stimulus stolen home broken into but I know God is pulling me thru this. God bless you ladies thank you. I will not give up!

[@ldubb4044]

Got a prescription in January and have been trying to pray my way out of taking it. I didn’t even know this video was going to focus on depression, but thank God that He is El Roy and sees where I am and meets my needs. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Dandelion0962]

Such an awesome preaching on both sides. Thank God that this training truth in many areas of life’s prominence is being taught to leaders (employees) in these various areas !

[@rachaelryan9464]

Y'all have blessed me so much! I grow from your conversations, and y'all are CONSISTENT in your wisdom. God bless you, my friends.

[@charityquinmusic]

Please tell Ginger how much I love her new book, 'Chasing wonder' love from the UK xx

[@almarobledo2038]

Now I have to buy it

[@joycemeyer]

Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement! Blessings to you, Charity! -Team JMM

[@charityquinmusic]

@@almarobledo2038 it's such a great book!

[@ctb1000]

Thank you beautiful Women, especially for talking about being complete and loved and special no matter what we have or don’t have in our lives. That we all have unique stories ❤️

[@pennysmovingart5478]

WOW because he lives!! Awesome show today! Ladies you all help me through all your words!! ❤️

[@deborahhauser1153]

It’s the time between WHEN the weight of depression BEGINS & when it FINALLY LIFTS … where WISDOM NEEDS to rise UP!! The wisdom to seek counsel; to call a friend; to actively pursue your relationship with Jesus through prayer, praise music & listening to groups/leaders like THIS!!! Personally going through depression after my first of four children; depression from a life-changing car accident; depression from a journey with Stage 2B breast cancer; to depression from my mother’s death … I’ve HAD IT!!! And the “hero” of my story (if there is one) was time LACED in wise decisions. Decisions leading to action steps that slowly encourage your soul to RISE ABOVE the weight of depression. It is a process. It does take time. And IF you do not have the wisdom needed to “become free” of that heavy burden … FIND someone who does!!! Pray for God to direct you to someone with that ability. Wisdom was the life preserver that helped me reach the shore (cause it takes time) to achieve RELIEF from the HOLD of depression. Cause there is RELIEF/healing from those “chapters” of depression withIN your story. Promise✨✨✨

[@GwenMotoGirl]

That was a very good episode. Michelle is amazing! Thank you for having her as a guest.

[@joycemeyer]

We're so glad to hear that this episode was a blessing to you! -Team JMM

[@rosedavids5249]

You ladies are amazing god bless great encouragement auckland New Zealand

[@charityquinmusic]

It feels like we are in the room with them I always think! Bless you in Auckland! from here in the UK!

[@danielle4451]

Peace and blessings to you in NZ.. whats it like there?

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

I have to constantly (chose ) to think of what I am thinking when I feel myself feeling down. Then I see what I am thinking is what is making my situation worse lol. Then I chose to rethink what I want to think by renewing my mind ,putting good thoughts I want for my day inside my mind instead. Because Jesus lives, I have a future hope and my life is worth the living just because he lives. Thank you ladies, thank you Michelle for your testimony . Thank you Joyce and most of all.. Thank you Dear Lord

[@nancybanks4070]

I feel like I’ve seen this before. Needed to see this again. Wow!

[@shannatalisau4677]

Thank You for this episode !! God is so good and that ending Michelle warmed my heart.❤️‍🩹

[@heatherblakley8329]

God bless you ladies! So blessed by this podcast.

[@marciajames9434]

thank you always and thank you Michelle for your beautiful singing...remain blessed.

[@jdvolschenk6658]

I need a group of Christian women like you😢

[@chichis7768]

Awesome conversation, so helpful. Thank you beautiful Michelle for sharing your story, you're amazing. Thank you beautiful ladies, love y'all😊😘💕💕💕👏

[@pausing99]

❤️ Amen & Thank you, Lord...😇😇😇😇😇

[@nanali7245]

God has perfect timing ⏱ I really needed to hear this right now. Thank You Jesus ✝️

[@joycemeyer]

God always knows what we need to hear and when we need to hear it! We're grateful that this episode was a blessing to you! -Team JMM

[@BrideofChrist11]

thank you was sooo helpful !!!!!!!!!

[@joycemeyer]

That's so great to hear!! We also encourage you to check out Joyce's new online study, "Strength for Each Day" at joycemeyer.org/NewStudy. We pray it blesses you! -Team JMM

[@J---L]

I read that "According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, happiness is 50 percent genetically predetermined, 10 percent life circumstances, and 40 percent the result of someone's personal outlook." Thank you Michelle and Joyce Meyer family for this much needed message and tools to help us with what we can change. When you feel hopeless know there is hope! Hang on. God, music,prayer, therapy, reading, medication, etc can help. One day at a time. Love and Blessings

[@lucindawalker-powell4775]

I lov u guys. Joyce saved my life. U girls. Are real make. No mistake u are all saving. Lives AMEN 🙏 fr Australia 🇦🇺 xxx

[@imaniscript6323]

Thank you SO much for this. I’ve been suffering from depression since I was 12. When I rededicated my life to Christ last year; I got so much better.. But this month it just kicked in, I literally stay in bed all day, like Michelle said the most important task of the day is brushing your teeth. But what touched me the most was the Dr. talking about antidepressants. My parents wanted me to take them last year, and I refused and insisted on healing through Christ, because I was afraid of the stigma, my family and people called me crazy and I just didn’t want to confirm it, but what I have learnt is that they’re just medicine to help neutralize my mind because sometimes it just flips; and I don’t know what to do. Thank you Michelle and my sisters for the transparency, FOR THE FIRST TIME I DONT FEEL ALONE, I actually feel understood!! 😭🥺🙏 Shalom!

[@imaniscript6323]

With Love from Botswana 🇧🇼

[@kayjones9742]

Gb

[@mermiefasmart1387]

The Bible advises us to be careful who we share our personal problems with. Choose wisely and hope not to be judged and/or betrayed.

[@RomonaFoster]

I absolutely loved this! ❤

[@twinmamacooks2469]

Jai your so helpful in being honest and transparent while being respectful! I think Hasani Pettiford would be helpful to you. 💕

[@elis.regina7955]

Michelle you're so pretty. Keep up the good work. God has got you

[@Lj0224]

Michelle you're amazing. All of you are for following God's path or putting your effort to and discussing it

[@godhantandi9583]

🙏🌹🙏👏🛐 odisha 🙏🌹👏🙏 praise the Lord Amen Jay masih 🙏🌹👏

[@robertahenson5274]

This has been so amazing!! I love you ladies and your experience, strength, & hope ❤❤❤

[@bryantotten2757]

If you are not happy part of destiny's child then you know there has to be more

[@cristalroberts9962]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 thank you ladies for sharing

[@wanda3004]

Amen!🙏

[@kimberlycarter5317]

Thanks so much...that was helpful!

[@OwnYourHealthiestLife]

I like the we have to care… I would also add that we MUST HEAR GOD… not every battle is ours. Not every friend and/or family member is our assignment. Be sure that God has put His name on it or it can take both of the parties down. We often try to “help” and it’s not helping… it’s playing God.

[@JaninesWorld1]

Great discussion! Thanks

[@joycemeyer]

We're so glad to hear that this blessed you today! -Team JMM

[@lorihunsaker1810]

Yes! Amen.

[@joycemeyer]

We also encourage you to check out Joyce's new online study, "Strength for Each Day" at joycemeyer.org/NewStudy. We pray it blesses you! -Team JMM

[@sarahlaslett3279]

I am thankful for this discussion and it's all round coverage of the subject. But I find it unfortunate that when Joyce touches on the subject of depression she often if not always links it with self-pity. It may well be that there is a type of depression which is linked to the latter but there is also depression where the core issue is not self-pity and it is unhelpful for many whose depression is described in this way. At one time I thought I knew about depression, that is until I hit a major episode myself. Thankfully I came through that episode. One thing I decided and asked God that I would do is never forget those would be experiencing what I was at that time. and that I would always pray for the depressed.

[@clairerobertson4442]

Heartbreak through betrayal

[@telikaandfam]

michelle story is almost identical to mine and praise God im just now getting out of it

[@luli83nha]

🙏

[@jenniferbate9682]

Ginger, you look really beautiful 😻 xx always gorgeous. Thank you.

[@yungchosenredemption737]

God forgive me for my actions please don't make me feel the pain o don't know what happing I need you

[@carleeroseterangi6923]

America. New York. Church.

[@tarawehry7105]

That’s a personal problem.

[@tarawehry7105]

Question

[@patriciapetrarca5583]

Prayer for Susan not to be jealous an keep trying to turn Grandkids against me an for them not to get together an try to put me in nursing home. too much abuses going on 🙏. Forgivness she thinks I turned them against her an I did just the opposite🙏🌺

[@sarahhammond7650]

Yes Amen 🙌🙌🙌🤍💜🤍

[@Free-qp6ds]

I am desperation I can change life I aonf😢 travel what can I do

[@TT-ny6kz]

It is not easy when the love of your life has just died I know he is with jesus hes out of pain no more gasping for breath so I'm pleased for him obviously but I miss his lovely face I miss his kindness I miss everything about him I desperately need pray as this is so sad so heartbreaking we adored each other I'm still in disbelief that hes not with me he went to jesus 9th Nov funeral yesterday please please pray I'm distraught

[@paularob2829]

I'm so sorry for your loss. God has got you. He's in control 🙂

[@ekklesia-elect1127]

MENE tekel.

[@clairerobertson4442]

It is how Michelle says with parents and not talking 🙄

[@ems2110]

I love "talk it out!"🤍🤍🤍 Just had to drop that.