Gospel Books Ireland Podcast

Is depression a spiritual failure—or something Christians can faithfully experience? Paul Richie joins us to discuss his book on depression, helping us think carefully and compassionately about mental health, faith, and suffering. This episode offers pastoral clarity and gospel hope for those who struggle and those who care for them.
https://www.gospelbooksireland.com/product-page/is-it-unspiritual-to-be-depressed-paul-richie

What does faithful gospel ministry look like in communities marked by poverty, hardship, and long-term struggle? In this episode, Matthew Spandler-Davison reflects on church life and mission in hard places. We consider the challenges, the temptations, and the deep hope of the gospel as we think about how local churches can love, serve, and witness well in hard places. https://practicalshepherding.com/church-in-hard-places

Life is full of suffering, confusion, and unanswered questions. Colin Creighton introduces Soul Story, a resource designed to bring biblical wisdom to the difficulties and trials of life, with particular sensitivity to mental and emotional struggles. This conversation highlights the hope and honesty the Bible offers in seasons of pain. https://soulstory.ie/

Can ordinary business be used for gospel purposes? Matthew Marshall shares the story of how his church began a coffee shop as a way to engage their local community. This episode explores the idea of business as mission and how everyday work can open doors for gospel conversations.

In this episode, we explore Refuge: Meditations for Times of Trouble by Simon Donoghue, a gentle and grounding collection of reflections written for moments of fear, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm.
Through themes of stillness, compassion, resilience, and hope, Donoghue offers meditations that help us pause, breathe, and rediscover a sense of inner shelter when the world feels unstable. Whether you’re navigating personal loss, global anxiety, or simply the strain of everyday life, this conversation invites you to consider what “refuge” can mean—and how it can be practiced—in the midst of trouble.
https://www.gospelbooksireland.com/product-page/refuge-simon-donohoe