When the Soul Feels Heavy – Part 2: Depression and the Mind
Where Faith Meets Mental Health

In Part 2 of this series, Reggie Thayil examines depression through the psychological dimension of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model, focusing on how exhaustion in the body reshapes the mind.

Drawing from current psychological research and Scripture, this teaching explores cognitive narrowing, negative self-talk, rumination, and distorted thinking patterns that commonly accompany depression. Special attention is given to Psalm 88, the only psalm that never resolves, written by Heman the Ezrahite—a worship leader whose name means “faithful.” His words offer profound insight into chronic depression, spiritual numbness, and faith that persists without immediate relief.

This episode gently reframes depression not as a lack of faith, but as a season where the mind interprets depletion—and where God remains present, patient, and near.

Scripture Readings Include:
Psalm 88; Psalm 42:11; Romans 12:2; Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 42:3; Matthew 11:28–29; Philippians 1:6; 1 Chronicles 6, 15, 25; 1 Kings 4:31

Connect & Resources:
www.thayilthoughts.com
www.iambarabbasglobal.org — schedule a free, faith-based counseling session