After a BMX crash left him paralysed, Nathan faced years of depression and doubt. Discover how faith, resilience, and community led to real hope.
What happens when your body breaks, but your spirit refuses to?
This powerful Christian mental health story follows one man’s journey from a life-changing BMX accident and paralysis to discovering faith, purpose, and healing in the middle of depression.
What We Cover
- The Crash and the Aftermath – A broken neck, a wheelchair, and life in ICU.
- Faith in the Fog – Wrestling with God when prayers for healing go unanswered.
- Depression and Medication – Facing major depression, inpatient stays, and the courage to ask for help.
- TMS and Recovery – How new treatments and faith worked together to restore hope.
- Calling and Purpose – Finding a new mission through chaplaincy and service.
- What Healing Really Means – Why faith isn’t about fixing everything but trusting through anything.
Reflection
This episode speaks to anyone battling mental illness, chronic pain, or grief — reminding us that hope is not found in perfection, but in perseverance.
“Sometimes God doesn’t give us our old life back. He gives us a new one — redeemed.”
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