Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick
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"But here's the beautiful part - God honors our honesty and vulnerability. Lament and grief are invitations to draw closer to Him." - Michael John Cusick
Welcome back to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick". In today's episode, titled "Navigating the Valley: How Lament and Grief Lead Us to Encounter God's Presence," Michael and Brian Boecker delve into the profound topic of grief and lament.
They begin by examining Psalm 88, an intense Psalm that expresses the psalmist's anguish and feelings of abandonment by God. God honors our honesty and vulnerability, even in moments of anger and confusion toward Him. They also discuss the invitation to grieve and engage in lament as a means of intimacy and trust with God. Pulling from various sources, including Walter Brugeman's books on the Psalms and lament, we learn that lament is a form of worship, allowing us to bring our hearts before God.
Join us as we welcome and engage with our suffering, embracing the paradox of suffering and resurrection and seeking to be hospitable to our pain. Prepare for a thought-provoking and soul-stirring conversation that will challenge and encourage you on your faith journey.
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Episode 286 - Kevin Tracy, "Church, Community, and the Challenges of Change"
Episode 285 - Curt Thompson, "The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope"
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Episode 283 - Alan Fadling, "Finding Peace in Turbulent Times"
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Episode 281 - Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards, "Humility Illuminated: The Biblical Path Back to Christian Character"
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Episode 271 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Unmasking Neurodiversity: Embracing the Challenges in Relationships"
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