This message is part 1 of “How We're Getting Through” in the series, How to Get Through What You’re Going Through. In their return to Saddleback Church after the death of their son, Pastor Rick and Kay share the very personal story of Matthew and his battle with mental illness. They explore the stages of loss that they are walking through with honesty and transparency, teaching us how to do the same in the tough and tragic times of our lives, and reminding us that through it all, God is with us and loves us. ——— Watch more videos like this Biblical Advice for Living WITHOUT FEAR with Pastor Rick Warren: https://youtu.be/ewHc7rp2OSc Before You Give Up, WATCH THIS God's Plan for Your Life: https://youtu.be/HBU7lPcXpBs Becoming Best Friends with God: https://youtu.be/rJOl0EhoX00 Pastor Rick's Daily Hope Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL SA5q0cwd9zIC4HDhH4g1MRU1b9f2_Qr Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyHopeRickWarren?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Pastor Rick's daily Bible teaching and subscribe to his Daily Hope email devotional at https://bit.ly/DailyHopeTV Devo We'll send you How to Get Through What You're Going Through Study Kit to say thanks for your gift to share the hope of Jesus Christ with people around the world through Daily Hope. Give now: https://donate.pastorrick.com/donation/how to get through what youre going through study kit tv 2024?CID=YTPOD Download the free outline to today’s message: https://dailyhope.s3.amazonaws.com/Communications/TV Outlines/Becoming Best Friends with God.pdf Connect with Rick! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorrickwarren Twitter: https://twitter.com/RickWarren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorrickwarren/