When we hear that someone in the public spotlight has taken their own life, we’re often surprised—somehow presuming that fame or financial security or place of significance resolves those issues that lead someone to feel life is not worth living. But the truth is … that sense of hopelessness surrounds us, often disguised in a variety of ways. Here are some helpful resources that underscore the hope we have in Christ. We invite you to share on your website and social media, or mention on-air perhaps as a catalyst to conversation. Please be sure to check back here as we will update the page with the latest links as they become available. And follow @AmbassadorTeam on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram where we share updates on these ministry tools and more.
Ministry Resources
- BreakPoint: “Anthony Bourdain, Suicide, and Us” (BreakPoint audio commentary); “Suicide Contagion” (The Point audio commentary) “America’s Suicide Crisis” (BreakPoint audio commentary)
- Cru: “Walking Wounded” (article)
- Focus on the Family: “When Celebrities Take Their Own Lives” (Plugged In Blog + Resources) “Overcoming the Father Wound” (2-part radio series); “Josh McDowell: From Suicidal to Salvation” (blog); Focus on the Family Counseling Help; Help for Life Challenges (articles & resources for tough times); A Parent’s Guide to “13 Reasons Why” (blogs, podcasts, & articles); Focus on the Family Help Center Radio PSAs
- Haven Ministries: “Shining Light into the Dark Cavern of Depression” (audio commentary/video); “Delivered from Depression” (radio series); Depression Resource Page; “The Depressed Christian” (blog); “Spurgeon on Depression” (blog)
- Life Issues: “13 Reasons Why” (upcoming short feature, airing Friday, June 15)
- Revive Our Hearts: “Dealing with Depression & Doubt” (radio series); List of True Woman blog articles on depression and suicide
- Times Square Church: “When You’d Rather Die Than Live” (30-minute audio message with Pastor Carter Conlon)
- UpWords: “Reject suicide and embrace God – Weeping comes, but so does joy” (blog)
