Motherhood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys—and it is. But for many women, it can also become one of life’s darkest and most disorienting seasons. Exhaustion, isolation, hormonal changes, overwhelming responsibility, and the quiet fear that “I’m not the mother I’m supposed to be” can converge into something much deeper than ordinary discouragement.

For some, that darkness has a name: postpartum depression. For others, depression arrives later and lingers silently behind the daily responsibilities of raising a family. Unfortunately, Christian mothers can also feel an additional burden—the fear that admitting they are struggling somehow means they are failing spiritually.

So, how should the church understand depression in motherhood? How do we take seriously the relationship between the body and the soul without surrendering our confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture? And how can husbands, pastors, friends, and churches recognize suffering and respond with truth, compassion, and genuine biblical hope?

Today, I’m joined by Christine Chappell, author of Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood, for an important conversation about postpartum depression, the pressures mothers quietly carry, and how the gospel meets women in some of their darkest moments—not merely with explanations, but with the enduring hope of Christ.

Follow the links to get Christine Chappell's book Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood and upcoming devotional Crying Out in Faith.


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Few responsibilities shape the next generation more profoundly than parenting, yet few areas of life are more vulnerable to subtle compromise, misplaced priorities, and spiritual drift. Many parents genuinely love their children, provide for their needs, protect them, and give them every opportunity to succeed, yet still unknowingly cultivate homes where Christ is not central, discipleship is neglected, biblical discipline is inconsistent, and a passion for the Lord slowly fades.

In this episode, we examine the hidden patterns that can poison a home over time—not only through overt abuse or hostility, but through distraction, passivity, emotional disengagement, worldly influences, and a lack of intentional spiritual leadership. We discuss the tremendous impact of parental example, the biblical purpose of discipline, the God-given mission of the Christian family, and how parents can cultivate a home where truth, grace, conviction, and authentic faith thrive together.

Whether you are raising young children, shepherding teenagers, preparing for parenthood, or reflecting on your own upbringing, this conversation offers a sobering yet practical challenge to evaluate the spiritual culture of your home and embrace God's design for biblical parenting.

Today, we are joined by Pastor Justin Trotter of Callie Harbin Baptist Church and a recent guest host on PS+, where he has been exploring the dangers of "Poisonous Parenting" and calling believers back to a Christ-centered vision for the home.

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This time on The Postscript we have Living Faith Bible Institute professor and youth pastor Jeff Grasher back to the show to discuss the impact of the excessive use of social media on young minds. We discuss the emotional, psychological and cognitive affects of a digital world on youth and share anecdotes and biblical principles for parents and youth ministers. This episode will help loving Christians guide young people through the complex and often dangerous world of Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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In this episode with pastor Kenny Morgan we discuss what it looks like to raise teens in the nurture & admonition of the Lord. Kenny shares from his own experience & answers questions relating to character-building & granting autonomy as a teen matures.