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Depression, Anxiety and Jesus | Ross King | Thursday Training

Lifting Up Each Other

Redemption Over Tragedy

Ross King and his new single “Things That I’m Afraid Of,” tackles the hard topics of anxiety and depression, and is already receiving positive feedback on social media for its authenticity and vulnerability. 
 
“My dad died in a drowning accident a few years ago, and it sent me into a deep depression. I started trying to ‘write my way through it,’ but I was always nervous to really put it out there, so I would sort of ‘write around it,’ using cryptic language and metaphors. About a year ago I sort of rediscovered Psalm 23 and as I reacquainted myself with the Shepherd who makes us lie down (he has to make us because we don’t want to) and leads us through deadly, shadowy valleys and makes meals for us in front of our enemies, I found great comfort. I wasn’t magically healed or anything, but I started getting better as I leaned into Him all over again and as He made me lie down,” Ross shares of the inspiration for the song.
 
May 6, 2012 was the day my dad died, and that was the beginning of my depression. So I released the song on May 6, 2019 as a way of proclaiming redemption over the tragedy. I tell people that this song is the story my emotional health journey, told through the lens of Psalm 23. And I hope brings as much comfort to hear it as it did for me to write it,” he concludes. 
Things That I'm Afraid Of | Ross King | Lyric video

Guest Bio

Since 1995, Ross King has been a full-time songwriter, worship leader, performer and and producer. Many of the songs he’s written have been recorded by artists such as: Jordan Feliz, JJ Heller, Newsboys, We Are Messengers, North Point Worship, Jason Gray, Jonny Diaz, Carrollton, Micah Tyler, Jimmy Needham, Michael English, and many others. Ross dived head-first into focused writing for the film/tv world this past year; and so far he’s had an NBC promo for the Today show, as well as a current SEC Football promo and a commercial airing for SmileDirectClub. Outside of writing for others, Ross has recorded several independent albums of his own music throughout the years. With a heart for ministry and the Church, he helped plant Community Church of Bryan/College Station in 1998, where he served as an elder and worship leader for 17 years. Ross still continues to lead worship and perform concerts across the country. He, his wife and their 4 children live in Nashville, TN.

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