Table of Contents

Chapter 1: My Decent into an Abyss of Anxiety/Depression Chapter 2: Human Persons and a Holistic Approach for Defeating Anxiety/Depression Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Anxiety Chapter 4: Spiritual and Psychological Tools for Defeating Anxiety/Depression, Part 1 Chapter 5: Spiritual and Psychological Tools for Defeating Anxiety/Depression, Part 2 Chapter 6: Brain and Heart Tools for Defeating Anxiety/Depression Chapter 7: Suffering, Healing and Disappointment with God Chapter 8: Putting It All Together Appendices Appendix 1: Encouraging Verses Appendix 2: Soothing, Encouraging, Uplifting Quotes from Dallas Willard Appendix 3: A List of Chapter Summary Bullet-Points Appendix 4: Annotated Bibliography of Tools for Anxiety, Depression, and Spiritual/Psychological Health

About the Author

J.P. Moreland is one of the leading evangelical thinkers of our day. He is distinguished professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and director of Eidos Christian Center. With degrees in philosophy, theology, and chemistry, Dr. Moreland has taught theology and philosophy at several schools throughout the U.S. He has authored or coauthored many books, including Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview; Christianity and the Nature of Science; Scaling the Secular City; Does God Exist?; The Lost Virtue of Happiness; and Body and Soul. He is coeditor of Jesus Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents the Historical Jesus. His work appears in publications such as Christianity Today, Faith and Philosophy, Philosophia Christi, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and The American Philosophical Quarterly. Dr. Moreland served with Campus Crusade for ten years, planted two churches, and has spoken on over 200 college campuses and in hundreds of churches.

Reviews

A deeply moving, honest, and helpful resource . . . an excellent complement to the process of Christian counseling and psychotherapy.
*Gary W. Moon, author of Becoming Dallas Willard *

A masterpiece of scholarship, transparency, compassion, and profound guidance for all who struggle with anxiety or depression.
*Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author *

A remarkable book of wisdom and practical steps that make it an invaluable resource.
*Sean McDowell, professor, speaker, author *

Finding Quiet doesn’t minimize depression or offer superficial solutions. Its well-researched ideas combine depth and practicality.
*Jan Johnson, author of When the Soul Listens *

Finding Quiet will give readers genuine hope for dealing with their own anxiety and depression or helping others who face these challenges.
*Wayne Grudem, professor, Phoenix Seminary *

Provides us with wise and deeply personal insights into anxiety and depression. I highly recommend Finding Quiet.
*Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline *