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What Did People Do Before Antidepressants?

Posted by Brian Sayers & Dan Jarms on February 18, 2026

Before pills and therapy, people dealt with depression for thousands of years — and the Bible has a lot to say about it. Pastors Dan Jarms and Brian Sayers walk through the history of depression, how its been diagnosed over the years, what's really behind most of it, and the three conversations you need to have when you feel stuck.Featured Resources:

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Brian Sayers

Brian is the Pastor of Counseling & Equipping at Faith Bible Church. He is passionate about the local church, and equipping the saints to effectively serve one another. Before coming to Spokane, he spent 14 years serving God's people as a pastor in rural New England (Vermont & New Hampshire).

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Dan Jarms

Dr. Dan Jarms is lead pastor at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at The Master's Seminary in Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, woodworking, and art.

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What Did People Do Before Antidepressants?

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