CHRIS HODGES
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Bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges helps those struggling with depression find liberating solutions by drawing from the life of the prophet Elijah.
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Praise for the Book
“I always encourage people to know Chris Hodges. He is a leader who adds value to hundreds of thousands of people. Now I’m encouraging people to read his book Out of the Cave. As you take the journey with Chris and Elijah, you will find hope for yourself and help for others who have at times felt depressed. Chris is a guide who can walk us out of the cave.”
— JOHN MAXWELL, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
“Depression has become one of the biggest health issues today, yet so many people still feel too ashamed or uncomfortable to seek help. Using personal transparency and biblical wisdom, Pastor Chris Hodges has written a phenomenal book to address this growing problem. If you or someone you know is battling depression, this book will tear down walls and shed light into a dark and despairing world, helping us get Out of the Cave.”
— CRAIG GROESCHEL, pastor of Life.Church; NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
“Many books that emphasize the very needed spiritual answers for depression ignore the medical and psychological treatments that people sometimes need to get well. And the medical and psychological books often ignore the spiritual remedies that God has provided for us when we suffer. Not only that, the authors sometimes speak with voices from ‘above it all’ and do not personally know the suffering that depression brings. In this book, Chris comes to us with a very vulnerable sharing of his own pain and offers a balanced and helpful guide in all the areas the depressed person needs to overcome. Thank you, Chris, for this gift. It will help many.”
— DR. HENRY CLOUD, psychologist and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
“It is my conviction that God’s transformative work in our lives does more than improve us ethically, it improves us emotionally. Words like joy and peace are often used to describe the ideal emotional state of believers. This book identifies and gives biblical and practical keys to identify and over-come an archenemy of emotional health: depression. This work is more than a compilation of pages filled with information; it’s an invitation to experience life as God intended. Get ready to come out of the cave and walk into freedom.”
— DR. DHARIUS DANIELS, lead pastor of Change Church; author of RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
“In Out of the Cave, Chris Hodges digs deep into his own life, the latest research, and God’s Word to point to real hope and healing. This is a must- read for anyone who’s ever battled depression or has loved someone who’s walking through it now.”
— STEVEN FURTICK, pastor, Elevation Church; NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
Poignant and powerful. Scripture says that the Enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are, that’s his plan for your life. But thanks be to God that we have victory over every darkness in Jesus. In Out of the Cave, Pastor Chris shines a spotlight on the shadow of depression and points readers back to God’s heart. With wisdom, practicality, and real, deep truth, this book will be a foundation for you as you, too, move out of the cave.”
— LOUIE GIGLIO, pastor, Passion City Church; founder, Passion Conferences; author, DON’T GIVE THE ENEMY A SE AT AT YOUR TABLE
“At some point in our lives, almost all of us deal with depression. There was even a time in my life when everything seemed good with my family and church, but I was depressed. It’s important to recognize that depression is not only an emotional battle, it’s also a spiritual battle— and it can be won! That’s why I’m so glad my good friend Chris Hodges wrote Out of the Cave, a very timely and necessary book. In it, he reveals the spiritual components involved in our depression, helps us understand the ways our temperament and view of God affect the way we handle depression, and how to have a biblical approach to wellness. If you want transformative hope and spiritual power to help you win this battle, you’ve come to the right place!”
— ROBERT MORRIS, senior pastor, Gateway Church; bestselling author of THE BLESSED LIFE, TRULY FREE, and TAKE THE DAY OFF
Shame about the dark thoughts swirling in your mind. Guilt about how powerless you feel to overcome negative emotions. Alternating bouts of sadness and numbness. You might be asking, Should a Christian even be having these struggles?
Depression is the number one health issue in the world today, yet those who suffer are still sometimes stigmatized--especially followers of Jesus. Many assume God's peace, power, and protection should prevent us from ever feeling anxious, depressed, and afraid. But the Bible teaches otherwise, particularly in its depiction of the life of the Old Testament prophet Elijah.
In Out of the Cave, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges uses Elijah's life to show us that everyone is susceptible to depression. Even when we're walking closely with God, we can still stumble and get lost in the wilderness of tangled emotions. But we don't have to stay there, because we serve a God who meets us in the darkness. Out of the Cave helps us
- remove the stigma of depression and realize we're not alone;
- understand the ways our temperament and view of God affect the way we handle depression; and
- learn a comprehensive approach to wellness—mind, body, and soul—from Elijah's journey.
With his trademark blend of Bible-based wisdom, practical application, and vulnerability in sharing his personal struggles, Hodges explores the causes of depression we can't change, the contributors we can conquer, and offers transformative hope and spiritual power to help us win the battle.
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About Pastor Chris
Chris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Under his leadership, Church of the Highlands has launched campuses all across the state of Alabama and has grown to more than 60,000 people attending weekly. He also cofounded the Association of Related Churches, launched a coaching network called GROW, and serves as chancellor of Highlands College, an accredited ministry training college. Chris and his wife, Tammy, have five children and seven grandchildren and live in Birmingham, Alabama.