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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.
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Why are we so afraid of suffering in the modern church?
Brent talks with Karen Sjoblom the author of a new book called ‘Holy Disturbance: Reacquainting the Church and Her People with the Gifts of Suffering’.
Over a nearly 40 year career Karen has written on healthcare, science, technology, nonprofits and education for myriad clients such as American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield and many others. She’s published a number of books.
- (0:50) Ease and comfort in the church;
- (2:00) The book;
- (3:00) Knowing how to suffer;
- (5:50) Equipping for grief and suffering;
- (6:45) The Bible and suffering;
- (7:40) How God ‘disturbs’ us;
- (9:00) Discussing suffering;
- (11:30) How to respond to people who are suffering;
- (13:45) Can we use suffering to thirst more for God;
- (15:20) Ministries of presence;
- (22:00) Lament.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Holy-Disturbance-Reacquainting-Church-Suffering/dp/B0G4V6J8CS
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