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83 | How to Heal After Tragedy: Biblical Encouragement & Journaling Prompts
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The ground beneath our faith often shakes most violently when disaster strikes without warning. After the devastating Guadalupe River flood that swept through Texas on July 4th, many of us are left grappling with profound questions about God's presence in tragedy. As someone whose own grandchildren survived this catastrophe while others lost their lives, I understand firsthand the complex emotions that surge when natural disasters upend our sense of safety and order.
Where exactly is God when floodwaters rise? This episode tackles the age-old questions that emerge from suffering—questions that even Biblical figures like Job wrestled with. We examine Jesus's direct teachings about tragedy and whether disasters represent divine punishment (they don't). Rather than offering hollow platitudes, we explore the tangible ways God manifests during crisis: through the hands of rescuers, the voices of counselors calming terrified children, and the sacrificial love of those who risked everything to save others.
Drawing from scripture, personal experience, and pastoral wisdom, we discover how to hold grief in one hand and faith in the other. I share practical journal prompts to help process tragedy, Christian boundaries to protect your healing journey, and an invitation to find community where you can show up exactly as you are—questions, doubts, and all. Whether you're personally affected by recent disasters or simply seeking to understand God's presence in a broken world, this episode offers both comfort and clarity for the journey ahead. Ready to transform your relationship with grief without abandoning your faith? Join me as we navigate these waters together.
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Chapters
1. Where is God in Tragedy? (00:00:00)
2. Recent Disasters and Personal Loss (00:03:04)
3. Theological Questions About Suffering (00:05:27)
4. Finding God's Presence in Tragedy (00:08:22)
5. Journaling Prompts (00:09:04)
6. Christian Boundaries for Grief (00:11:44)
7. Invitation to Spiritual Coaching (00:13:12)
8. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (00:14:46)
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