Did Jesus Consider Suicide? | The James Trail Podcast with guest David Galvan (Part 2)

Описание: Join James Trail in the powerful continuation of Meredith’s conversation with David Galvin, where they explore the critical role of the faith community in suicide prevention.

This episode is a call to action for pastors, ministers, and all believers to approach the complex issue of suicide with compassion, biblical truth, and courage. David dismantles the myth that Jesus didn't face suicidal temptation, drawing a profound parallel to the temptation in the wilderness where the enemy urged him to "Jump." This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to become a bridge, not a barrier, to someone's healing and hope.

Timestamps & Key Moments:
0:00 - Did Jesus ever deal with suicidal thoughts? (Matthew 4)
1:09 - The danger of telling someone to "just pray" or "just have more faith."
2:04 - Judas Iscariot: The friend Jesus lost to suicide.
4:10 - Why Easter is the perfect time to talk about suicide from the pulpit.
6:00 - Acts 16 and the Jailer: The Bible's first recorded suicide intervention.
6:57 - Paul's life-saving shout: "Don't harm yourself! We're all here."
8:15 - The four groups in your church impacted by suicide.
10:52 - Why silence persists: Suicide is an emotion problem, not an information problem.
15:50 - The biggest mistake ministers make when trying to help.
18:03 - Our job is to lead people to safety, not to solutions.
19:19 - The power of using direct language: "Are you thinking about killing yourself?"
21:00 - How to practice asking the question and why it makes people feel cared for.
24:16 - How simply saying you listened to a podcast about suicide prevention can open the door for someone to confess their pain.
26:22 - The role of the outdoors and nature in healing and "removing the noise."

David Galvan (he/him) has dedicated over 15 years to speaking, training, and leading conversations about whole-person health and suicide prevention. As the Mental Health First Aid Trainer-in-Residence at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs and a Director/Trainer with the Soul Shop Movement, David has personally trained thousands of individuals in Mental Health First Aid, QPR, and ACEs. He has spoken to over 30,000 students across the country, equipping schools, faith communities, and non-profits to address mental health, suicide prevention, and hope-centered care. David is passionate about ensuring every person has access to help, healing, and hope.
🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/djgalvan

Resources & Further Information:

Need to talk to someone now? Text or call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Learn More: Look into getting certified in a Mental Health First Aid course in your area!
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

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