White Knuckled Faith

Wayne's
book takes us on a roller-coaster ride that we learn is not spinning out of control.
It is full of hope because the
White Knuckled Faith
Wayne
narrates promises that our mental health challenges will not abort the capacity
God has for giving us a life-giving legacy that will be a blessing to those we
love and the world we want to impact.
Mark Slomka
Faith
Community Church San Diego


Wayne Deibel works tirelessly
to assist others on their journey, and to further the narrative of mental
health awareness. I encourage you to read this book. You will find, as Wayne
has, that you are not alone.
Perry J. Root,

National Program Director of Fresh Hope
White Knuckled Faith
is an honest yet hopeful examination of mental illness. Personal narrative, theological
reflection and practical advice are shared with a remarkable degree of honesty
and transparency.
Keith E. Beebe, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of
Theology
Whitworth University

Wayne's story is one of struggle, pain, faith, and courage. Through his journey
to wellness in spite of having bipolar disorder, he offers insights and hope to
those who suffer from a mental health diagnosis.
Brad Hoefs
Author
of Fresh Hope -A Wellness Workbook
and Founder of Fresh Hope Christian Mood Disorder Support Groups



Wayne Deibel was diagnosed
with Bipolar 1 Disorder in 2005.
It is out of living with untreated Bipolar for 25+ years that his story
unfolds of hope, help and healing.
Now he is the facilitator of Fresh Hope Spokane, a nonprofit mental health organization committed
to empowering peer to peer Christian mental health support groups. He is a
graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary and served as a youth pastor and pastor
for 25 years. He lives with his
wife Adonna and has three grown sons.

Wayne also contributes to a blog at loveawaythestigma.tumblr