Chris Morris Speaks
In 2020, Chris Morris experienced a life-changing moment when God’s love pulled him from despair after a suicide attempt. Now a TEDx speaker, author, speaker, and ministry leader, Chris helps others navigate mental health struggles with faith and therapeutic tools. He leads a thriving mental health ministry, sharing hope and healing.
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About Chris Morris
After a suicide attempt, Chris heard God’s radical message: “I still love you,” which gave him the strength to rebuild his life. Today, Chris is a passionate TEDx speaker, author, and ministry leader, helping others navigate mental health challenges through faith and therapeutic tools.
He leads a mental health ministry at his church, which launched with 70 attendees on its first night—reflecting the deep need for safe spaces to discuss mental health and spirituality. Chris has authored three books on the intersection of faith and mental health, sharing his personal journey and spiritual insights. As a graduate of Northern Seminary, Chris is able to process deep theological concerns with creativity and faith. A sought-after speaker, he regularly presents at national conferences, including the Disability and the Church conference. With humor and authenticity, Chris makes tough conversations easier, encouraging others on their own paths to healing and hope.
Video Samples
Chris spoke at TEDxTAMU on The Power of Deep Listening:
Here is a short session Chris did at the Disability & The Church 2024 conference. He talked here about myths that churches hold on to that keep them from being valuable partners with mental illness communities:
Chris is interviewed on the Christian television show Unscripted Faith about suicidality and depression in the context of faith:
Chris’ speaking topics
Not Disqualified: Depression, Anxiety, & the Heart of God
Dealing with a mental health challenge can feel lonely and scary. Christians finding themselves struggling with their mental health can assume that God is fed up with them or antagonistic toward them, which just adds to the pressure and the pain. But that’s simply not true. In this session, you’ll learn what the Bible does and does not say about common maladies like depression and anxiety, and you’ll discover how to allow God to partner with you in building up your mental health. The truth of God’s Word and God’s heart is like a balm of comfort and hope to those who often struggle in silence and shame when their mental health is in a hard place. The audience will learn: a deeper understanding of what it means to be God’s masterpiece, a fresh sense of how God views anxiety as compared with worry, and how to combat negative thoughts using a biblical framework.
Unshakable Faith: Coaching Your Kids To Be Tenacious
Today’s parents can often be too afraid to address their children’s mental health. That fear keeps them from opening up a dialogue with their kids about what they are feeling and what they need. Not having the tools to have a conversation with their child leaves parents feeling powerless and their child feeling unsupported. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this session, you’ll learn how to have these conversations with kids of all ages and discover how to coach your kids toward a tenacious life that will give them the resilience they need to weather the pressures of life. The audience will learn a framework to ensure kids know they are loved no matter what, practical steps to open difficult conversations on challenging topics, and guidance on how to encourage kids to trust enough to be honest with their struggles.
From Overwhelmed to Equipped: Practical Ways to Serve and Support Mental Health
Do you want to support those struggling with mental illness but feel unprepared? The good news: you don’t need a degree—just a willing heart. This session offers a fresh perspective on Romans 12, revealing simple yet powerful ways to make a lasting impact. Learn how deep listening can transform interactions, why treating people as equals (not projects) fosters real connection, and how Scripture calls us to meaningful, hands-on service. Walk away with practical tools and renewed confidence to engage with mental health communities wisely and compassionately.
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