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 an 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
In 2020, Chris Morris learned a lesson that changed his life – that no matter how deep the darkness, the love of God can still find you. Struggling with his mental health and not seeing a way out, he attempted suicide, convinced that he was beyond help. But in the midst of that dark moment, God met Chris in a way he can’t fully explain—He spoke to Chris’ heart with a simple yet radical truth: “I still love you.” Those words were like a lifeline, pulling him up from the depths of despair and giving him the strength to rebuild his life from the ground up.
That moment of transformation became the foundation of Chris’ journey, and it’s the core message he now shares with others as an author, speaker, and ministry leader. He helps people struggling with mental health issues reframe their challenges through the lens of God’s love, integrating spiritual truth with therapeutic tools. Chris’ mission and passion is to guide others toward healing, hope, and a deeper connection with God, even in the midst of life’s hardest battles.
Chris leads a mental health ministry at his church, a place where people can gather, share, and heal together. The night the ministry launched, 70 people showed up—something Chris never expected! But it was a sign of how many people are hungry for a safe space to talk about mental health and faith. Leading this ministry has been a beautiful, humbling ride of growth and adaptation, for him and for every person who walks through the church’s doors to share their story and find hope.
Chris is the author of three books on the intersection of mental health and faith, drawing from both his personal journey and spiritual insights. Chris shares his story as a speaker, inspiring and equipping audiences to embrace their own healing journey. He speaks regularly at national events and conferences, including the Disability and the Church conference.
One thing Chris has learned along the way? It’s important to laugh at yourself. He’s a six-foot-seven guy who’s terrified of heights (ridiculous, right?), but he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Life’s tough enough as it is, and bringing humor and authenticity to hard conversations always makes them a little bit easier to navigate.
Video Samples
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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