Fear Gone Wild, Kayla Stoecklein
Fear Gone Wild, Kayla Stoecklein
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Fear Gone Wild
A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss

Author: Kayla Stoecklein, Lysa TerKeurst

Narrator: Kayla Stoeklein

Unabridged: 5 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/08/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Light in the Darkness. Hope in the Wilderness.Despite his deep desire to overcome mental illness and lead others out of their own pain, pastor Andrew Stoecklein died by suicide at the age of thirty. In the wake of the tragedy, his widow, Kayla, embarked on a journey to better understand Andrew’s harrowing battle, come alongside those with similar struggles, and help the church overcome the stigma of suicide. Fear Gone Wild is Kayla’s intimate account of all that led to the heartbreaking day of Andrew’s death and the insights she has gleaned since then about the wilderness experience. From her own hard-won understanding, Kayla offers:hope for those facing a mental health diagnosis, wisdom for family and friends, and companionship for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide;an exploration of Jesus’ wilderness experience and what it means for our own journeys;helpful information about panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and living with fear;truth in the face of myths and misconceptions about suicide; andpractical guidance for the church in handling mental health challenges.This heartfelt, hope-filled book equips us to walk alongside someone on their journey with mental illness, offers strength for those of us struggling with depression or anxiety, and turns each of us again and again to the comfort of a God who never leaves.Discussion questions and additional resources are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Kayla Stoecklein

Kayla Stoecklein became an unexpected widow in August 2018 when her husband, Andrew, the pastor of their large church in California, died by suicide. With three young boys also grieving and a heart full of pain, she began sharing her struggles that she captured in Fear Gone Wild (September 2020). It became her mission to bring hope and faith-filled help to others who have faced unexpected hardships, showing them that they not only have a purpose, but that they can build a beautiful life once again.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard on July 12, 2020

I've struggled for three days with how to write a review for Kayla Stoecklein's upcoming release "Fear Gone Wild: A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss." As a survivor of suicide myself, someone who's worked in the field of crisis intervention, and even as someone who was once ki......more

Goodreads review by Courtney on September 11, 2020

I’ve been following along Kayla’s journey for quite some time and finished this book in less than two days. Her beautiful words on how to navigate through unimaginable pain touched my heart in so many ways. There is always hope, even through the deepest grief and loss, because of the God we serve. S......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on December 26, 2024

This book was recommended to me after walking through a difficult season with a lifelong friend. This book is hard to get through. Not because of the writing but because of the subject. The book was raw...very raw. Reading the words of what it looked like for Kayla to walk through this with her husb......more

Goodreads review by Pamela on August 24, 2024

This book barely touches the depths of darkness and despair. Mental illness is a whole different kind of spiritual battle. It’s cancer and frustration and constant prayers for redemption. Having lived with a husband who struggled with anxiety and depression for over 20 years before he took his own l......more

Goodreads review by Abbi on February 16, 2023

I’m thankful that Kayla vulnerably shared her story. I, like many others, was moved by it. She admits where she went wrong and how she could have addressed things better and I love that honesty, as many people who are Christians sometimes feel they have to be perfect: the right answers, the right re......more

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