Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus: Finding Hope in All Things

For those of us feeling the weight of mental illness, we don't only need hope that our pain will go away. We need hope that even if it lasts, God is still good. He promises never to leave us, and he's sovereign over every minute of our pain and difficulty. In Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus, Aaron Hoover normalizes the relationship between faith and suffering. Aaron is a pastor who has battled anxiety and depression for two decades and is compassionate and empathetic toward the similar experiences of others. If you are suffering-Aaron's writing is a great reminder that you're not alone, you're not crazy, and there is a God who is with you.

"Aaron Hoover has written an engaging, hopeful book for anyone living with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts - especially for Christ-followers who might carry the unnecessary weight of guilt and shame. His honest, vulnerable account of his story as a pastor with mental health challenges dispels the false narrative that pastors don't feel 'that way.' The truth is - many of us do. Aaron shares the practical help he has found along the way, as well as the confident hope that even in our suffering, God is still good and can be trusted." —Kay Warren, Co-founder Saddleback Church


"Vulnerability and hope are a powerful combination. Aaron writes with an abundance of both. Growing up in a family that struggled with mental health, I nodded as I read. I smiled. I laughed out loud a few times. And I got teary more than a few. This is such a helpful, timely, and hope-filled read! There are a lot of things in life that are over-rated... hope is not one of them." —Mike Breaux, Teaching Pastor


"This book is an honest dialogue of hope and validation for every Christian struggling with anxiety and depression. The stories and conversations Aaron brings let readers know that authentic faith and community are available and within reach for anyone struggling with mental health. His voice as a pastor whose faith is strong and compassionate meets an essential need on this topic in the Christian community. —Brenda L. Yoder, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, and author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind


"Not only do I wholeheartedly recommend this book, I wish I could somehow wave some magic wand and have it read by the thousands upon thousands of people—suffering in silence—who need to know they are not alone in their fight. I pray this gets to them. I also pray that every leader who serves in the name of Jesus would slow down and pay attention to Aaron's hard-earned wisdom. It could save lives." —Joseph King Barkley, Executive Coach, Author, and Keynote Speaker

For those of us feeling the weight of mental illness, we don't only need hope that our pain will go away. We need hope that even if it lasts, God is still good. He promises never to leave us, and he's sovereign over every minute of our pain and difficulty. In Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus, Aaron Hoover normalizes the relationship between faith and suffering. Aaron is a pastor who has battled anxiety and depression for two decades and is compassionate and empathetic toward the similar experiences of others. If you are suffering - Aaron's writing is a great reminder that you're not alone, you're not crazy, and there is a God who is with you.

Aaron Hoover is an advocate for people struggling with mental illness, especially those in the church who may be suffering in silence. He has lived with clinical anxiety, depression, and OCD for more than two decades and has seen God's faithfulness in the midst of the pain.

He is compelled to speak up and write about this issue, hoping that God will redeem his experience by pointing others to the same hope he's found.

Aaron is the Ministries Pastor at Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN, a multisite church. He has served in full-time ministry there for eight years and has been a member of the church's executive team for three years.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Religious Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Evangelism and Church Planting.

He has been married for 13 years to his wife and best friend, Megan. They share three world-changing sons, Wesley, Abram, and Roman.