Dr. Matthew Sleeth, the executive director of Blessed Earth, was recognized by Newsweek as one of the nation’s most influential Christian leaders. This article is adapted from his book, Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life In a Culture of Suicide. You can find his video teaching series here at Hope Always RightNow Media. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, RELEVANT Magazine, CNN, and Christianity Today. To receive a free Hope Always Toolkit, email contact@blessedearth.org.