Hey, this is Meredith Foster. This week, we're featuring one of our episodes from the archives.

If you're a fan of Christian music, then you likely know Mandisa. After appearing on American Idol,

she quickly found success as an artist. But what you may not know is that along the way,

she has struggled with depression. She shares her story in an honest, very vulnerable way that

I think you'll find really encouraging. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a

brand new episode of The Unfolding that you will not want to miss. Page 49 of the unfolding is the

story of Mandisa. For two and a half years, I sat in my house.

I didn't travel.

I didn't do any concerts.

I didn't select singing about God because I was mad at him.

I was miserable.

God's story has been unfolding.

Since the beginning of time.

He invites you to be a part of it.

Another of time. He invites you to be a part of it. Another page in the unfolding.

In the wake of COVID-19, many mental health experts say we're seeing a shadow pandemic

and historic wave of mental health issues like depression and substance abuse.

For many of us, the behaviors that might have helped us cope, things like being with friends

and keeping busy with work or activities, those things have been removed.

More people are struggling with depression, but not many are talking about it. Mandisa is different.

She first came to fame while competing on American Idol, and since then she's had one hit after

another. She's toured with artists like Toby Mack and won a Grammy for her album Overcomer.

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