Podcasts about deep mercy

What happens when your homeschool plan goes on the road—literally? Today, I'm joined by second-generation homeschooler and seasoned moving pro, Adrienne Denison, to talk about schooling through cross-country moves, starting over in a new place, and making sure your curriculum doesn't get lost between boxes of Legos and winter coats.Adrienne unpacks (pun absolutely intended) the lessons she's learned navigating three major moves in just six months, transitioning her four kids through pivotal school years—and why she's so passionate about not letting perfect get in the way of done. As a CC (Classical Conversations) family and longtime Autopilot user, Adrienne shares her best tactical tips for planning, packing, downsizing, and keeping your school system humming even when life's upside down.If you've ever wondered how to homeschool when your schedule and address are both a moving target, this episode is full of honest encouragement, practical hacks, and permission to let some things go so you can say yes to connection, community, and new beginnings (even if it means doing math on the trampoline).What You'll Learn About Homeschooling While MovingHow Adrienne survived three “mini-moves” in one big cross-country adventureHer secret for never losing track of curriculum (even with boxes everywhere)What to toss, keep, or give away—and why purging was actually a blessingWhy Adrienne doesn't mind letting academics take a back seat after a big moveHow using Homeschool on Autopilot helped her keep everyone on track (and sane)Tips for banking “school days” early and freeing up time for finding new friendsWhy supporting your family's emotional needs is just as critical as checking boxes—and yes, you have permission to lamentAdrienne's best hack for organizing books, prepping for high school, and making your next move smoother (even if it's just down the street)Links and Resources From Today's ShowPut Your Homeschool Year on AutopilotConsistency BootcampClassical ConversationsMagic Number SchoolingDark Clouds, Deep Mercy (book on lamenting)Homeschool Better Together CommunityFor full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt38

Sermon Notes Date: 04/20/2025, Easter Sunday Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor Key Text: Jonah 1–2; Matthew 12:40-41 Description: Lilies. Life. Light. Words we often associate with Easter. But what if the story doesn't start there? What if resurrection begins in the dark— with rebellion, a storm, and a prophet sinking into the sea? Today, on Scandia Bible […]

“ It may not be until the new heavens and the new earth, but we're eventually going to know that God had goodness that was behind the dark clouds of our lives.” So says Mark Vroegop, newly appointed president of The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, during his conversation with Russell Moore. Moore and Vroegop talk about the ways TGC has evolved since its founding through leaders such as Tim Keller and Don Carson. They talk about the nature of belief, how trust in Jesus alters our understanding of who we are, and navigating seasons of doubt. Their conversation covers ministry partnerships, vocational decision making, and the importance of deep friendships.  Moore and Vroegop consider what the Psalms have to say about seasons of doubt and grief, the relationship between character and gifting, and trust in the goodness of God. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life by Mark Vroegop The Gospel Coalition Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription to CT magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, licensed clinical professional counselor Chelsea Steinsdorfer joins hosts Kim and Ben to discuss grief, its various seasons, and how different Enneagram types may experience loss.Chelsea shares her personal journey through grief, including the loss of her father and years of infertility, and how these experiences shaped her approach to grief counseling. The conversation explores the five seasons of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - and how grief manifests as waves that come and go.KEY TAKEAWAYSGrief isn't just about death - it can be any significant loss including relationships, jobs, or life plansThe term ""seasons"" is preferred over ""stages"" as grief isn't linear and can come back aroundEach Enneagram type may experience and process grief differentlyProcessing grief alone isn't recommended - support from others or professional help is valuableAccepting grief doesn't mean forgetting or ""moving on"" - it's about learning to live with the lossPreparing a ""coping toolbox"" during good days can help during difficult waves of griefResources:Books:"Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" by Mark Vroegop - about discovering the practice of lamentingRESOURCESBooks:"Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" by Mark Vroegop - about discovering the practice of lamentingCounseling Resources:PsychologyToday.com - find local counselors that match your needsBetterHelp.com - online counseling platformBiblical Reference:Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit"For more about the Enneagram types, listeners are encouraged to refer to Episode 2 of the podcast.WAYS TO CONNECTNewsletter: Subscribe for further information about enneagram types and regular updates from the podcast. Visit our website, wearethebridge.org/enneagram, to subscribe and find more episodes, resources, and show notes.Social Media: Follow us for updates and more encouraging content:**Instagram**:@enneagrampodcast**Facebook**:@enneagrampodcastEmail: Have questions or suggestions? knewme@wearethebridge.orgSubscribe and Review: Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to knewme@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.If you're not sure where to start but want to know more, refer to Ep 2 - The Enneagram ExplainedInfo credit: Beth McCord (Your Enneagram Coach)Hosts: Kim Willey and Ben SorrellsBen is a Certified Enneagram Coach through YEC and Beth McCordHelpful Links:Discover your Enneagram Type: Here's one that we like! YEC Enneagram Type AssessmentLearn about all 9 types: 9 Types OverviewIn-depth Enneagram Courses: YEC Enneagram Courses Please share If You Really Knew Me with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. If You Really Knew Me is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to knewme@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Hey friends, welcome back to Purpose Beyond Motherhood! We're so glad you're here for an honest conversation about grief, lament, and how God meets us in our hardest moments.Today, we sit down with our friend, Clayr Simnacher, who shares her journey through loss, sorrow, and the practice of lament. Clayr, a counseling psychology professor, opens up about compound grief and navigating uncertainty. Even as a counselor, she has found herself at times asking the same raw question so many of us have: God, do you see me?Clayr walks us through the biblical practice of lament—how it allows us to bring our deepest pain before God, trusting that He is near even when we don't see the end of the story. She reminds us that grief isn't weakness or punishment, but an invitation to draw closer to Him.One quick note: Clayr references Psalm 13 but actually quotes from Psalm 22— This moment is a powerful reminder that even when we feel abandoned, we can bring our raw emotions before God—just as David did.We pray this episode meets you where you are. If you're walking through grief, infertility, or loss, know this—you are not alone, and your pain is not unseen.Episode Highlights: The pit of grief. The concept of Holy lament.You are not alone.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Clayr:Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopConnect with Clayr: Clayr.simnacher@bhcarroll.edu Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Merry Christmas! In this gift-wrapped episode, Josh and Taylor look back at all God did at Hidden Acres in 2024. Plus the top 10 books we read this year. Thanks for a great ministry year and we look forward to seeing you in 2024! Josh's Top 10 books of 2024: 1 Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper 2 Praying Like Monks: Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton 3 Three Views on Remarriage After Divorce by Zondervan 4 The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 5 Finding the Right Hills to Die On by Gavin Ortlund 6 Two Views on Women in Ministry by Zondervan 7 Echoes of Exodus by Alastair J. Roberts & Andrew Wilson 8 The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis 9 Scribes and Scripture by John Meade and Peter Gurry 10 Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Warren Taylor's Top 10 books of 2024: 1 Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney 2 The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer 3 Echoes of Exodus by Alastair J. Roberts and Andrew Wilson 4 Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop 5 Forgive by Tim Keller 6 Journey into God's Word by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays 7 This Momentary Marriage by John Piper 8 Don't Follow Your Heart by Thaddeus Williams 9 The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken 10 The Gospel of Exodus by Michael P.V. Barrett For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to podcast@hacamps.org, or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacamps/support

Because God has proven his faithfulness in sending the promised Messiah, we should trust Him and celebrate Him for the salvation Christ has won.I. Zechariah Praises God for Keeping His Ancient Promise of Salvation vv 67-75 (1) God has taken action as He promised vv 68-69 a. He has visited b. He has redeemed c. He has raised up (2) God has done what He promised through the prophets vv 70-73 a. He is the God who speaks v 70 b. He is the God who saves v 71 c. He is the God who keeps His covenant promises vv 72-73 (3) God has saved us into a life of fellowship and service vv 74-75 II. Zechariah is Amazed that God would use his son to prepare the way for Messiah vv 76-77III. Zachariah's Joyful Declaration of God's Deep Mercy in Sending the Savior vv 78-79

In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace explore the topic of navigating grief and loss during the holidays. They are joined by Dr. Kevin Van Lant, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in pastoral care and counseling, who provides invaluable insights into the challenges of processing grief during a season traditionally associated with joy and togetherness. They discuss the importance of recognizing and sitting with the pain, offering practical ways to support both yourself and others during difficult times, and how faith plays a transformative role in the grieving process.Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one or supporting someone in their grief, this episode offers compassionate advice to help you find hope and meaning, even in the midst of sorrow.Resources Mentioned:Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop – A guide to practicing lament as a path toward healing and hope. Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst – An exploration of how loss is an inevitable and essential part of personal growth. Blue Trust - Biblically centered financial planning and investment management services. Contact Colby Gilmore (colby.gilmore@ronblue.com) for personalized financial advice for all income levels.Connect with Us:Website: cmr.biola.eduFacebook: facebook.com/biolacmrInstagram: instagram.com/biolacmrYouTube: youtube.com/@biola-cmrJoin the Conversation:Subscribe to The Art of Relationships Podcast to never miss an episode.Leave a review on [Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Your platform] to help others discover the show.Share this episode with someone who could benefit from these relationship insights.Sign up for weekly updates and resources from the Center for Marriage and Relationships! Sign up hereAbout the Hosts:Chris Grace, Ph.D., and Alisa Grace are passionate about helping people build and sustain healthy relationships. As leaders of the Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships, they combine the wisdom of Scripture with scholarly research to offer practical advice and insights. Learn more about their work at cmr.biola.edu.

Have you been walking through hard circumstances and you felt like you just needed to voice those feelings and frustrations to God and maybe even wrestle with him about why you are in these circumstances? Oh friend, I don't know if you realize it, but that is one of the steps of lament. I am so excited to Mark Vroegop on the podcast this week as we focus on what it means to lament. I think sometimes people are confused about this word, so I cannot wait to talk about his book, *Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament. He truly has so much wisdom on this—you don't want to miss this episode. Also, Oct 15th is pregnancy and infant loss Remembrance Day and I know this is part of both Mark's story as well as mine, so he will be sharing his story that birthed this book and then we will dive deeper into lament. Whether this is part of your story or not, I know there is so much truth in this episode especially his definition of lament and the 4 key elements. If you are walking through grief, you do not want to miss what he has to say. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Mark's book: *Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. All the details of the book giveaway are on my websithttps://amzn.to/3ZQG0FFe at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/1v94kdm/dark-clouds-deep-mercy-book-giveaway If you prefer watching the interview, here is a link on youtube to our episode: https://youtu.be/8bIA2CoerFg Book Recommendations: *Knowing God by JI Packer *Desiring God by John Piper *Waiting on God by Andrew Murray *Disciplines of a Godly Man by R Kent Hughes *Pilgrim Progress by John Bunyan For those walking through grief- I highly recommend Episodes 188-196 where I do one episode for each letter in my STRENGTH Acrostic in my book! See details below: Seek God and Invite Him into the Pain -- Depth Podcast Episode 188 Tearfully Allow Yourself Time to Grieve and Process the Emotions -- Depth Podcast Episode 189 Replace your Finite View with God's Infinite Perspective -- Depth Podcast Episode 190 Embrace God's Character Development in the Midst of the Chaos -- Depth Podcast Episode 191 Never Lose Sight of God's Grace -- Depth Podcast Episode 193 Give Praise to God Even as Your Heart Breaks -- Depth Podcast Episode 194 Trust God is Good When Your Mind is Doubting and You Don't Understand -- Depth Podcast Episode 195 Honestly Share Your Story and Help Another Hurting Heart -- Depth Podcast Episode 196 Mark Vroegop has been Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis since 2008. He previously served as Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Holland, Michigan, from 1996-2008. He's a graduate of Cedarville University (B.A.) and Cornerstone Theological Seminary (M.Div). Mark and his wife, Sarah, have three married sons, a daughter, and two grandkids. He's an award-winning author of multiple books, including *Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament, the 2020 ECPA Christian Book of the Year. His newest book, *Waiting Isn't a Waste released in June 2024 through Crossway. Mark is a frequent conference speaker, and he serves on the board of The Gospel Coalition. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

End your day meditating on the mercy God shows and allows us to share. No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Adeyinka. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.Send us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you!Support the showThank you to everyone who asked for easy ways to share the Evening Meditations! We're working on including this in the Our Daily Bread app. In the meantime, you can share episodes with the press of a button on any podcast-streaming platform.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.

It's All-In August!Today, a look at brain imaging, neuroscience, and scripture around the ways in which major loss can make us feel stuck. Here's the science, and what to do about it!This episode has a video and video transcript available! Click here to watch. Scripture: Lamentations 3Jesus Calling PodcastWhile We're Waiting PodcastThis Naked Mind PodcastScience: This amazing article.Book mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopTextooks for All-In August:All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:Pray for us!Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links:Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery (04:52) - The Importance of Getting Unstuck (10:42) - Understanding Complex Grief (14:04) - The Neuroscience of Grief (20:29) - Exploring Yearning and Grief (26:59) - Shifting Your Mindset (31:58) - Finding Hope in Movement (38:15) - The Role of Self-Focus in Grief (44:24) - Moving Forward with Purpose (46:31) - Conclusion and Call to Action

A study of the book of Lamentations. Companion book for this study is Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop.

A study of the book of Lamentations. Companion book for this study is Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop.

Join me for an incredible conversation with one of my favorite authors, Mark Vroegop!Mark is the author of one of my all-time favorite books, 2020 ECPA Christian Book of the Year, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. He's back with a powerful new book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. From the publisher:Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable PeaceThroughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still.In Waiting Isn't a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. Vroegop explores what it means to wait on God through 6 important characteristics—waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relational. This book not only teaches listeners how to wait on God but inspires them to embrace waiting—for it prompts wisdom from God and brings invaluable peace to the present.Written for Christians in Seasons of Waiting: Those struggling with anxiety, discouragement, or weariness as they waitExplores 6 Characteristics of Waiting: Waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relationalWritten by Mark Vroegop: Author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, which was named the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the YearMark Vroegop (MDiv, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the Year Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament. He's married to Sarah, and they have four children and three daughters-in-law.Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:Pray for us!Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links:Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

How do we live faithfully today, even when right now isn't what we want? Tune in for a conversation with the entire GraceLaced team as they discuss what "now and not yet" means for them in their current seasons, what helps them embrace today, and what encouragement they want to pass along.Scripture Referenced Psalm 63:1-4Resources MentionedDark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

How do we live faithfully today, even when right now isn't what we want? Tune in for a conversation with the entire GraceLaced team as they discuss what "now and not yet" means for them in their current seasons, what helps them embrace today, and what encouragement they want to pass along.Scripture Referenced Psalm 63:1-4Resources MentionedDark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Shop GraceLacedHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Imprecatory psalms. Betcha can't say that 5 times fast. Just how should Christians handle these passages that call down judgment on our enemies? Let's learn from King David how to be 'properly' offended and what it means for us today. We are taking a one-week break for Jimmy to work on his tan but will return the first week of June.We couldn't answer every question about this passage but we certainly hope we helped! Want to ask more questions? Email question@clearlypodcast.com.Additional resources:Our sponsor: BetterMan.com“Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy” by Mark Vroegop is a great resource for those grieving and going through seasons of suffering.Want to learn more about how the Bible should bother you? You're in luck! We've got an episode about that right here.If you found this episode particularly interesting, you'll probably also be intrigued by The Road to Child Sacrifice is Paved With Good IntentionsJoin our Patreon team & be part of our live audience Sign up for our free newsletter.

High Praise—Deep Mercy | Pastor Nirup Alphonse | May 19, 2024

Where does evil come from in the world? That's a heavy question. But it's a question that we all can wrestle with. As we finish our series in the book of Judges this Sunday, we will see a story of tremendous evil. And yet, in that darkness, there is a depth to God's mercy that gets revealed that should captivate us with its beauty and fill us with hope. Join us on the best day of the week!

Jacki Drane shares about what we can learn about praying through hard time from the book of Lamentations. In this teaching, she references Mark Vorgoep's book "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy." If you're interested in checking it out, you can find it here: https://www.crossway.org/books/dark-clouds-deep-mercy-tpb/ To learn more about Chi Alpha Memphis, please visit us at: www.chialphamemphis.com

God means for the church to be a place of transformation as people encounter His love and form a relationship with Jesus. One crucial piece of transformation occurs in our relationship with God when we become honest with Him in prayer."I sometimes get frustrated by the state of the world; I look at all the brokenness around me, the constant news cycle of gloom and despair. Verses 7-9 of Isaiah 33 are a reality to many people in many places. At times, I feel despair, which in and of itself is not wrong, and I lament about the state of the world. 'Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's sovereignty. Lament is how we bring sorrow to God. Without lament, we won't know how to process pain. My lament fuels my prayers; it fuels my cry of 'Lord, please arise, please be lifted up, please be exalted in our time.'''Book- Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

Back in October, my husband Brad and I had the opportunity to meet Mark Vroegop at the Our Hearts are Home conference in Indianapolis. Mark is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis.  He and his wife, Sarah, are the parents of four living children, and a daughter, Sylvia, who was stillborn in 2004.   He is the author of a book titled “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament”, in which he explores how we can bring our sorrow to God by vocalizing our pain through honest spiritual wrestling. It was a blessing to have the opportunity to meet him at the OHAH conference, and I am sharing his presentation from that event with you today.  I hope this blesses you as much as it blessed me!   Click HERE to get a copy of Mark's book, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy.Click HERE to watch this presentation from the Our Hearts Are Home conference on YouTube.  All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

Pastor Troy Thornton November 26, 2023

Pastor Shawn Thornton November 19, 2023

We conclude the DEEP MERCY series by looking at the incredible mercy that God shows to both Jews and Gentiles. The Apostle Paul becomes so overwhelmed as he writes this that he “breaks into song.”

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a look at the gut microbiome and it's role in immune and brain health. And, the first in a series of weekly segments, Three Things I Learned from Three Books I Love!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Books Mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop and The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and the importance of changing our minds (02:02) - Introducing "Three Things I Learned from Three Books I Love" (04:06) - Declining Health: The Impact of Diet and Gut Microbiome (06:11) - Surprising Discoveries: HLA-B27 and Autoimmune Diseases (13:41) - Amino acid sequences and autoimmune diseases (15:16) - Gut microbiome and its impact on overall health (23:15) - The Importance of the Gut Microbiome and Brain Health (24:57) - Discovering the Relevance of Past Research (31:27) - Paying Attention to Dietary Choices and Their Effects (33:11) - Understanding the Importance of Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss (35:56) - Introduction and Book Announcement

Pastor Brian Howard November 12, 2023

We continue to study Romans 9-11 and God's DEEP MERCY. We will look at Israel as the Olive Tree and see the symbol for Jews and Christians being grafted together in that tree.

Do You Feel Stuck? Here's a look at the brain imaging, neuroscience, and scripture around the ways in which major loss can make us feel stuck. Here's the science, and what to do about it! (Updated with new material from Season 8, Episode 55, All In for Getting Unstuck)This episode has a video and video transcript available! Click here to watch. Scripture: Lamentations 3Jesus Calling PodcastWhile We're Waiting PodcastThis Naked Mind PodcastScience: This amazing article.Books mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop and Bird by Bird by Anne LamottPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Matthew West(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:01) - Getting Unstuck: The Neuroscience Way (02:09) - Getting unstuck: Exploring the concept of complex grief (05:32) - Self-brain surgery: Changing the way we think to get unstuck (11:17) - Shifting Gears and Moving Forward (19:46) - Introduction to the Paper on Bereavement and Yearning (27:28) - Individualizing Suffering and Finding Hope in Grief (29:36) - The Power of Movement in Overcoming Trauma (35:20) - The Story of a Hospital CEO's Decision (39:01) - Embracing Purpose and Meaning After Loss (42:20) - Finding Hope and Refinement in the Furnace of Suffering (49:27) - Introduction and Book Advertisement

We will continue our series, Deep Mercy, with Romans 11:1-10. Paul will speak to the question of whether God has finally given up on Israel because of their ongoing rebellion. We will see that He hasn't, and how Paul proves that point. We'll also see that Israel's rebellion is rooted in their insistence that the Law and their effort are what brings life. But, "You can't get there from here."

We continue our series on DEEP MERCY and see God's amazing patience with Israel — and with each of us. It is interesting to study God's relationship with the Jews during this current crisis in Israel. We are reminded in these chapters that Israel remains His chosen people and someday they will return to Him.

(02:16) Biblical framework for lament(08:42) Categories of pastoral lament: church members leaving (12:58) Categories of pastoral lament: Shepherding through tragedy(17:18) Categories of pastoral lament: Feeling ineffective in ministry(20:33) Categories of pastoral lament: Limitations in ministry(22:58) Categories of pastoral lament: state of the church and the world(26:38) Engaging lament: taking it to the Lord(29:01) Engaging lament: taking it to another person(30:27) Engaging lament: public expression (31:17) Engaging lament: model it before your people(32:49) Final word and prayerFind more information about Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy from Mark Vroegop

(02:16) Biblical framework for lament(08:42) Categories of pastoral lament: church members leaving (12:58) Categories of pastoral lament: Shepherding through tragedy(17:18) Categories of pastoral lament: Feeling ineffective in ministry(20:33) Categories of pastoral lament: Limitations in ministry(22:58) Categories of pastoral lament: state of the church and the world(26:38) Engaging lament: taking it to the Lord(29:01) Engaging lament: taking it to another person(30:27) Engaging lament: public expression (31:17) Engaging lament: model it before your people(32:49) Final word and prayerFind more information about Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy from Mark Vroegop

We continue our series on DEEP MERCY by looking at the plan of God for both Jews and Gentiles. We will be reminded that many are still counting on the “wrong ticket” to have a right relationship with God.

We will step back into our study of Romans by starting a new series that will cover Romans 9-11. After reaching the pinnacle of the book in Romans 8, Paul turns his attention to a few more challenging questions before moving into an extended section of practical application. Romans 9-11 will deal with Israel's relationship with the gospel. But woven into that discussion is a series of big questions that all of us need to work through.

Do you find it hard to trust God when you don't fully understand what he is doing in your life? Like it is easy to trust Him when life is going well. But when things are hard and you are walking through grief or heartbreak or when the rug is pulled out from under you, it is always a little harder to trust that God has a plan. Oh friend, that is why I am so excited for the second T in my STRENGTH acrostic from my book, Depth: Growing through Heartbreak to Strength. The second T stands for Trust God is good when your mind is doubting, and you don't understand. This one is hard. So I am really excited to have Sonia Abraham on the podcast this week. She is a fellow friend of mine and she also walked through a divorce and today we are going to dive deep on how that looks to trust God when you have doubts and don't understand why the circumstances of your life did not go as you hoped or planned. We are going to talk about some different Bible characters too. There is lots of truth and wisdom on this episode! Book Recommendations: *Living Unbroken by Tracie Miles *It's Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst *Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop Sonia Abraham writes about faith and loss on her website. She's passionate about leading Restored & Renewed, a local ministry at her church in Texas that encourages and supports women walking through separation and divorce. She works as an editor and has three teenaged children. You can also connect with her on Instagram or Facebook.  *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

End your day meditating on the mercy God shows and allows us to share. No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Adeyinka. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread by following @ourdailybreadeurope on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation

Have you been following this series with my STRENGTH acrostic from my Depth Book? We have already covered S,T,R, & E and then we took a break for the one year birthday of the book. Now we are back to the acrostic and today we are going to cover N- Never Lose Sight of God's Grace. It is interesting because when God dropped that STRENGTH acrostic in my mind on that bus ride, there were a couple letters that were harder to identify than others and the N was one of them. I remember meeting my friend for lunch. She also had walked through a divorce, and we were talking about how some heartbreaks have a shame or a stigma attached to them and others don't. And she said, “I think it is really important that you do something about God's grace.” And that day at lunch together, we came up with Never Lose Sight of God's Grace! It is a very important part of the book; we talk about forgiveness and being vulnerable. So I am really excited to have Faith Griffin Sims on the podcast this week. She is going to share about her heartbreak. Sadly, she lost her son to suicide. This week is suicide prevention week and suicide awareness week. So I want this episode to also help us become more aware. Faith is going to share so much truth and wisdom. Faith wrote a post for my Heartbreak to Strength Story Blog Series back in 2021. The title of her post was Held By His Strength and I cannot wait for you to read her powerful article. Other Resources: -Link to Depth Podcast Episode 149: *Hope Always by Dr. Matthew Sleeth -Link to Depth Podcast Episode 99: *I Love Jesus, But I Want To Die by Sarah J. Robinson -Link to Depth Podcast Episode 49: *Fear Gone Wild: A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss By Kayla Stoecklein Book Recommendations: *Depth by Jodi Rosser *The Gospel According to Job by John Mason *Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop *A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser Faith Griffin Sims is a wife, a mom of six, and “Mia” to 17 grandchildren. She writes about grief, suicide loss, and living life with hope. Faith believes in offering comfort in the way she has been comforted (2 Corinthians 1:4). In that vein; she began a local chapter of Survivors of Suicide (SOS) for others navigating the loss of a loved one by suicide. Faith recently earned a certificate in grief education. She is honored to be a contributing author on several books and websites and is currently writing a book. She would love to connect with you on her website and Instagram. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, a look at brain imaging, neuroscience, and scripture around the ways in which major loss can make us feel stuck. Here's the science, and what to do about it!Scripture: Lamentations 3Science: This amazing article.Book mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopMusic by Matthew West(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )My new book is called Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things.If you want to WEAR hope, you can order tee shirts and other gear from my website! Check out the store here:And we have a new YouVersion/Bible App 5-Day Bible Study available now!Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever felt the presence of God? Have you ever felt Him close to you? I know for me, I felt the presence of God the most in the middle of my hard seasons: my divorce, the loss of my friend, and my miscarriage. Maybe you can relate. This week on the podcast, I am so excited to have Evelyn Sherwood. She is a friend of mine who sadly has walked through many hardships. One of the things we talk about today is just how much she felt the presence of God in the middle of this hard season. She actually says this amazing quote (I am going to give you a little sneak peek because it is so good). She says, “The sweetness of His presence far surpassed the pain of my suffering.” Evelyn has so much wisdom to share with you. But before we head over to the conversation, I have something exciting to share. My book, Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength is actually celebrating its one-year birthday at the end of August! So for the next 8 weeks, I am doing a special series based on the acrostic in the book. As I was writing the book, I prayed to God for wisdom on how to write a book with three storylines. He gave me this acrostic for the word, STRENGTH! So, we are going to be going through the acrostic starting with the S today with Evelyn to Seek God and Invite Him Into the pain. Then we will move through the acrostic over the next 8 weeks on the podcast. I so excited for you to hear the wisdom from Evelyn of how she was able to seek God and invite Him into the middle of her pain. She went through an intense 18 month season where there was one storm after another, so you do not want to miss the truth she shares! Book Recommendations: *Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vreogop *Breath as Prayer by Jennifer Tucker Evelyn Sherwood is a trusted soul-care guide, speaker, and blogger who has served in pastoral ministry for thirty-five years.  Sherwood serves an active and growing audience through her blog, evelynsherwood.com, and her bi-weekly subscription devotional Hope for the Journey, encouraging her readers to grab hold of hope in the trials by helping them recall God's work in their past. Nothing puts a smile on her face more than sharing about the faithfulness of God with a friend over a steaming cup of cappuccino or iced peach tea. On a summer evening, you might spot Evelyn and her husband, Steve, driving through Indiana farmlands in a canary yellow '47 Ford pickup or enjoying an outdoor movie night in their backyard with their eight grandkids.  You can connect with Evelyn on her website, on Instagram, and you can sign up for her weekly devotional. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended

The Gospel According to Luke: Encountering the Real Jesus Pastor Brian Bone

The first Thursday in May is designated by the United States Congress as a day when all US citizens are asked to turn to God in prayer. Every year the president is required by law to sign a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on that day. This focus on prayer for our country is crucial and prompted today's podcast on the subject of prayer. When death intersects our lives, it is unwanted, often unexpected, and interrupts everything. When this happens, it is important that we do not let grief separate us from talking to God. This is the time when we need Him the most. And it is essential that we pray with and for our children.  In this episode, Lori discusses prayer including: Her journey and experience with prayer Prayers of Jesus and prayer in the Bible Reasons to pray Different types of prayer Prayer resources Resources on Prayer: What Happens When Women Pray by Evelyn Christensen Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious Specific, and Strategic Prayer  by Priscilla Schier,  The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop.  War Room  Prayers for the Fatherless Prayers for the Widow booklet PrayerMate Other Resources: Accepting Fatherlessness by God's Grace with Isaac Apon The Investment of a Mentor with Brandon Apon and Eric Helms The Value of a Mentor for Fatherless Sons with Evan Apon and Dave Inabnit Mom, you are not alone!  Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom  For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

Patrick Riecke joins McKenzie and Matt to talk about how the increased number of deaths in the past few years have taken a toll, especially on clergy and chaplains. Patrick shares a number of stories of those impacted by this trend as well as his own personal experiences as a chaplain in a large health network. Patrick's Work https://patrickriecke.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickriecke/ Resources Being Mortal by Atul Gawande (book) Perspectives on Palliative and End of Life Care (book) https://katebowler.com/podcast/ https://katebowler.com/everything-happens-for-a-reason-2/ Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop (book) Giving a Life Meaning by Jon Swanson (book)

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra have a conversation with Tony Liuzzo. Tony shares his journey of faith as he walks with his son, Logan through a battle with cancer. You can join Logan's prayer and support team here: Pray For Logan. To hear Tony's first message after Logan's diagnosis follow this link: Dark Clouds. Deep Mercy. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your episode ideas, send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org

Grief is an inescapable part of the human experience. As Christians living in a broken world, sometimes we encounter situations which don't seem to fit with what we want or expect God to do.  Today, we welcome special guest Mark Vroegop, the author of the book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, to discuss our biblical response to grief and how to lament in line with the teachings of the scriptures. Episode Transcript Resources Books Dark Clouds, Deep Mercies - Mark Vroegop Dark Clouds, Deep Mercies Devotional Journal - Mark Vroegop Lectures: The Grace of Lamenting in Counseling Preconference Websites: Faith Bible Seminary MABC Visit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com Facebook, Instagram  Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their MABC through Faith Bible Seminary.

Episode Summary:  Have you ever hit rock bottom in your life? Perhaps received a life-threatening diagnosis? Or lost the one person who kept your feet on solid ground? How do you carry joy and sorrow in the same breath? How do we handle the rock bottom experiences in life? Today we're going to be talking about how to handle life's rock-bottom experiences.  Quotables from the episode: Home is where we are together, but God's word is a home that can't be taken from us. We can't live off old manna. Rock bottom is that place where we feel out of faith, and yet we discover that God is faithful. When we endure trauma, it's like a bear that is no longer chasing you, but it feels like it is. God's not afraid of our questions. One-third of the Psalms are lament, which is getting honest with God about what's hard, and opening the door to let the comforter come in. Grieving is an internal process, where mourning is a public display of loss. Mourning entails risk because we open our lives to others who may or may not handle our pain well. Prayer positions us in a place where God can bring healing. Scripture References: Matthew 27:46, CEV “Then about that time Jesus shouted, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you deserted me?'” Isaiah 60:20, ESV “Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended.” Isaiah 54:10, NIV “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” Recommended Resources:  Dark Clouds and Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegrp When Mountains Crumble by Danita Jenae Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Danita Jenae: Website / Instagram Danita / Instagram CompanionInSorrow / Facebook For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Danita Jenae is a young mom and recent military widow learning to carry both joy and sorrow in the same breath. As an author, speaker, poet, and artist, she walks alongside the broken-hearted, offering practical and creative ways to lead a Spirit-led life at danitajenae.com and @CompanionInSorrow. To help you find your way in sorrow, Danita invites you to grab your free copy of her Find Your Footing Grief Guide at WhenMountainsCrumble.com. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Lament is a unique prayer that turns us to trust God in profound ways amidst profound pain. This week we talk with Pastor Mark Vroegop about his book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy and how Christians learn the language of lament.    —  Links  Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop   https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433561484/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_T6F8VS4V22K1P0BG1DXX   —  Become a Patron:  https://patron.podbean.com/culturematters    Follow us on social:  instagram.com/culture_matters_pod  twitter.com/culturemattersp  culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

There is a type of reading that's more than just quickly scanning the words. It's called lectio divina, and learning to read in this way will change your life. Scriptures Mentioned:Proverbs 15:23Ezekiel chapters 2 and 3Revelation chapter 10Psalm 34Isaiah chapters 31 and 38Psalm 1Books mentioned:Eat This Book by Eugene PetersonYou Were Made for This Moment by Max LucadoThe Jesus I Never Knew by Philip YanceyDeeper by Dane OrtlundDark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopMy weekly newsletter is on Substack (download here for Apple, coming soon for Android/Google). It will still come to your inbox via email, so if you don't want to use the app, you'll still be good!You can sign up for my Substack letter here.(Note: There are options to sign up for free, or to become a paid subscriber in this link. The normal newsletter will always be free!)(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more.John to Know, James to Grow bible study This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe