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Preaching while depressed? Leading through the fog.


Hi Reader,

Let’s be honest—ministry and leadership can be tough on your mental health.

What do you do when you’re struggling with depression or anxiety, and you still have to lead, preach, or plant a church? That’s exactly what I talk about with Faith Eury Cho in this week’s podcast episode.

Faith has been preaching since she was 19, co-founded Mosaic Covenant Church in New Jersey, and leads The Honor Summit. But her story isn’t a highlight reel—it’s a real-life testimony of launching a church in 2020, losing nearly everything, and discovering what it means to depend fully on the Holy Spirit.

In our conversation, we cover:

👉 Mental health and leadership (and why so many preachers struggle)

👉 What Gen Z is really hungry for in church
👉 How to balance calling, family, and boundaries in leadership

If you’ve ever wrestled with discouragement, depression, or just the weight of leadership, this episode will meet you right where you are.

🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healthier leadership. Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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