What We Find in the Dark

What We Find in the Dark

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When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? The deep theological wrestlings that arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions and space to say them aloud. Join Aubrey Sampson and her guests–theologians, pastors, and Christian thought leaders as they unpack what we find in the dark–whether it be a dark night of the soul, disil...
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Episode 8 with Kat Armstrong

Apr 21st, 2025 11:00 PM

When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t I see Him here? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? Why did this happen?The deep theological wrestlings that often arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions. We need a space to say them aloud. And we need a guide to help us find answers in the dark.In this special episode of the What We Find in the Dark Podcast, join guest host Kat Armstrong as she interviews Aubrey Sampson and asks how do we find ourselves again after a devastating loss, what perspective we can find in pain, and ways to walk alongside a person in deep grief. If your life feels like it has been divided into a distinct *before* and *after* because of loss, this conversation will welcome the slow, rebuilding process of getting to know yourself again and learning to seek the treasures of what we find in the dark. To learn more about how to navigate your own season in the dark, pick up host Aubrey Sampson's book *What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief* https://a.co/d/iM1Oydl Watch or listen to all of the *What We Find in the Dark* Podcast episodes at nothingiswasted.com/whatwefind Connect with this episode's special guest host, Kat Armstrong: Website: www.katarmstrong.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/katarmstrongauthor Book: Storyline Bible Studies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5GLJ4L9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Are you navigating a dark night of grief or loss, pain or trauma? We want to walk beside you as you journey towards healing and hope. Go to nothingiswasted.com to learn all the ways we can help when you find yourself in the dark.Nothing is Wasted Curated Pathways are your path towards healing whatever specific pain point you're walking through. Learn more at nothingiswasted.com/pathways

Episode 7 with Cheryl Nembhard

Apr 14th, 2025 9:23 PM

WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners. When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t I see Him here? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? Why did this happen?The deep theological wrestlings that often arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions. We need a space to say them aloud. And we need a guide to help us find answers in the dark.In this episode of the What We Find in the Dark Podcast, join host Aubrey Sampson and her guest, author, podcaster/tv host, and advocate Cheryl Nembhard, as they dive into the depths of how to even begin to heal from the dark, the powerful ministry of presence, and ways to embody the gospel for those in the deepest pits of pain. If you've wrestled with the darkness that can come from the evil acts of others towards you, this conversation will teach you where you can find light in the midst of the anger, the wounding, and the seemingly unrelenting pain. To learn more about how to navigate your own season in the dark, pick up host Aubrey Sampson's book *What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief* https://a.co/d/iM1Oydl Watch or listen to all of the *What We Find in the Dark* Podcast episodes at nothingiswasted.com/whatwefind Connect with this episode's special guest, Cheryl Nembhard: Website: cherylnembhard.comInstagram: instagram.com/cherylnembhard Looking for stories of people who have walked through the darkness of loss and grief, tragedy and transition and who have found a way through it? The Nothing is Wasted Podcast is full of stories of hope and healing through life's most difficult moments: nothingiswasted.com/podcast We all need a guide when it comes to moving through the pain of grief and loss. Let our Nothing is Wasted Certified Coaches help you in your pain to purpose journey: nothingiswasted.com/coaching

Episode 6 with Christine Caine

Apr 7th, 2025 11:00 PM

When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t I see Him here? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? Why did this happen?The deep theological wrestlings that often arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions. We need a space to say them aloud. And we need a guide to help us find answers in the dark.In this episode of the What We Find in the Dark Podcast, join host Aubrey Sampson and her guest, author, speaker, and activist Christine Caine, about where to find hope in the darkest seasons, how to even begin the process of healing from our pain, and practices that can bring us to a place of faith in a dark night. If you find hope hard to come by these days, this conversation will invite you into a different, more gritty version — a raw hope that is available with Christ in the ashes of life after loss and grief. To learn more about how to navigate your own season in the dark, pick up host Aubrey Sampson's book *What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief* https://a.co/d/iM1Oydl Watch or listen to all of the *What We Find in the Dark* Podcast episodes at nothingiswasted.com/whatwefind Connect with this episode's special guest, Christine Caine: Website: christinecaine.com Instagram: instagram.com/christinecaineFacebook: facebook.com/theChristineCaineBook: Don’t Look Back: Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purposehttps://a.co/d/6o2CVQo Nothing is Wasted Curated Pathways are your path towards healing whatever specific pain point you're walking through. Learn more at nothingiswasted.com/pathways We all need a guide when it comes to moving through the pain of grief and loss. Let our Nothing is Wasted Certified Coaches help you in your pain to purpose journey: nothingiswasted.com/coaching

Episode 5 with Steve Carter

Mar 31st, 2025 10:52 PM

When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t I see Him here? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? Why did this happen?The deep theological wrestlings that often arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions. We need a space to say them aloud. And we need a guide to help us find answers in the dark.In this episode of the What We Find in the Dark Podcast, join host Aubrey Sampson and her guest, author and pastor Steve Carter, as they grapple with the question of what good gifts exist in the dark, how disillusionment can impact our faith, and the refinement process that can come through grief. If you find it hard to see any good in the pain of grief and loss, disillusionment or doubt, this conversation will encourage you to keep looking for the glimmers of hope and gifts of growth that can be found in the dark. To learn more about how to navigate your own season in the dark, pick up host Aubrey Sampson's book *What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief* https://a.co/d/iM1Oydl Watch or listen to all of the *What We Find in the Dark* Podcast episodes at nothingiswasted.com/whatwefind Connect with this episode's special guest, Steve Carter:Website: www.stevecarter.orgInstagram: instagram.com/steveryancarter Book: Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding A Faith Strong Enough to Hold Ushttps://a.co/d/a814WSz Looking for stories of people who have walked through the darkness of loss and grief, tragedy and transition and who have found a way through it? The Nothing is Wasted Podcast is full of stories of hope and healing through life's most difficult moments: nothingiswasted.com/podcast Are you looking for a way through the dark? The Pain to Purpose Course is an 11 week video based curriculum that is a proven pathway to help you remove the debris of crisis in your life, repair the broken pieces left in its wake, rebuild a solid foundation, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and victory. Learn more at: www.mypaintopurposeplan.com

Episode 4 with Natasha Smith

Mar 24th, 2025 11:00 PM

When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t I see Him here? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? Why did this happen?The deep theological wrestlings that often arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions. We need a space to say them aloud. And we need a guide to help us find answers in the dark.In this episode of the What We Find in the Dark Podcast, join host Aubrey Sampson and her guest, author and grief educator Natasha Smith, as they talk about what we are to do in the very fresh moments of grief, how to begin to recover from the pain of loss, and the ways we can listen to those who are reeling in the aftermath of their worst days. If you or someone you love has recently experienced a deeply painful grief, this conversation will give you practical tools to navigate the early days of loss with hope and healing. To learn more about how to navigate your own season in the dark, pick up host Aubrey Sampson's book *What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief* https://a.co/d/iM1Oydl Watch or listen to all of the *What We Find in the Dark* Podcast episodes at nothingiswasted.com/whatwefind Connect with this episode's special guest, Natasha Smith:Website: imnatashasmith.com Instagram: instagram.com/imnatashasmithFacebook: facebook.com/imnatashasmithBook: Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Lifehttps://a.co/d/4WS2yH4 Nothing is Wasted Curated Pathways are your path towards healing whatever specific pain point you're walking through. Learn more at nothingiswasted.com/pathways We all need a guide when it comes to moving through the pain of grief and loss. Let our Nothing is Wasted Certified Coaches help you in your pain to purpose journey: nothingiswasted.com/coaching

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