What is the meaning of life?
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About Me
Hi – I’m Chris Cipollone. I’m a Christian pastor, speaker and author who specialises in spiritual direction. My passion is to integrate deep faith into the everyday experiences of life in our complex world. Whether it’s leadership, relationships, mental and emotional health or spiritual formation, I love to bring robust theological frameworks into the most practical of our shared human experiences.
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What is the meaning of life?
It’s the question that sits at the very heart of our existence. Most of us have asked it. Some have tried, unsuccessfully, to answer it. And then there are those select few who believe they’ve cracked the code.
Upcoming Show - The Shrink
2026 | digital series | Season 1, 6 episodes
Transforming “church talk” into psychologically-informed pews for a flourishing life. In The Shrink’s first season, we partner with Sydney, Australia’s Life To The Full’s team of psychologists and sex therapists led by Chris Cipollone, in navigating the nuanced intersection of mental health and spiritual deconstruction.
In a refreshing attempt to integrate psychology with theology to champion a holistic mental wellness approach, Australian founder Chris Cipollone (M.Div.) embarks on his new entrepreneurial journey with Life To The Full in Sydney. Cipollone seeks to build a human flourishing movement that brings together spiritual directors, psychologists, sex therapists and relationship counsellors.
Produced and Directed by Jan Lin Lee
Director of Photography: Jacob Laser (Sydney), Francisco Bulgarelli (LA)
Asst Camera: Hugo Liu, Konnor Kwan
Editor: Hong Lee Leang
Music by Charlie Ryan and RØRE
Season 1 of The Shrink features Chris Cipollone with Clinical Psychologist David Schofield; Sexologist and Relationship Therapist Monica Cook; Dr Todd Hall, Professor of Psychology
The Dead Elephants Podcast
Join me and my good friend Duncan Robinson, as we get rid of the elephant in the room and go deeply practical with our faith.
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Dr. John Burns
Chris combines insightful intelligence with the real grit of lived experience to bring perspective and hope to those living with mental-health difficulties.
Dr. Gary Millar
It may not take long to read this book, but the time invested will change the way you think about and respond to mental-health issues, whether in your own life, your family or the church.
Susie Kindred
I appreciate and respect Chris as a friend, pastor and brother in Christ. His honesty and empathy, insight, and understanding of mental health difficulties speaks volumes. He has a passion for us to know the love and sovereignty of the Lord through all.
Dr. Keith Condie
Chris ‘gets’ mental illness. He has been in the dark places and openly shares his personal experience. We hear of the help that can be gained from medical and psychological treatments, and the difference that a supportive community can make. But with a pastor’s heart, Chris’ main aim is to speak biblical truth into this difficult context—to gently correct false patterns of thinking and feeling, and above all, to point the reader to the joy and refreshment that is found in knowing that our acceptance, security and hope depend upon God’s unchanging love, not the quality of our mental health.
Dr. Tim Lane
With compassion, clarity and humility, Chris Cipollone walks the reader through a refreshing look at how God’s grace in Christ is the most important antidote for anxiety and depression. As I read “Down, Not Out,” I was personally encouraged. I found myself growing in compassion for so many people I know who struggle in significant ways. Chris is realistic as he captures the multi-dimensional aspects of anxiety and depression, and cautions us against simplistic quick-fixes. Rather, he offers a personal, gracious God who walks with us, encourages us, and provides hope and comfort along the path. Each carefully written chapter exudes comfort and hope. I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t need that!”