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We are entering “the most wonderful time of the year” but for many of us, it’s not that wonderful. This season seems to magnify the grief or depression many people already feel. If that’s you, please join Chris Brooks today as clinical psychologist and agent for change Dr. Deb Gorton helps us navigate the hard days and find ways to savor moments of joy!
Suggested resource: As Long as You Need Permission to Grieve by J.S. Park
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Dr. Deborah Gorton is a clinical psychologist and is a leading voice in the integration of faith and mental health, providing insight into what drives decision-making and change. Dr. Gorton is the founding president of Siv Consultation. She earned both her MA in Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA. Additionally, she holds an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by callling in and by plugging in through social media.