Podcast appearances and mentions of mark vroegop

Have you ever walked with silent shame? Maybe there is something you have gone through? Maybe there is something you experienced? Or maybe there has been something done to you, and you thought to yourself, I don't want anyone to know this. But in your mind, these words just keep playing, If they only knew? If this describes you, I have hope for you today! I am so excited to have my friend, Teresa Whiting on the podcast as we talk about her bible study, *Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken.  In this conversation, we talk about shame and how it refused to loosen the grip on her life. But that is not the end of her story! I am so thankful that with God's grace she was able to overcome this shame and break free from it. She is going to share it on this episode, and you are going to learn so much from Teresa. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Teresa's Bible Study: *Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/1j2jye3/graced-bible-study-giveaway Important Links: Find Hope Here Podcast Ep. 44: Loved being a guest on Teresa's podcast! I shared about my book, *Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength. Depth Podcast Episode 219: Important episode on lament! We talk about Mark Vroegop's book: *Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Link to Teresa's Heartbreak to Strength Story: God's Heart is to Rescue, Redeem, and Restore You Free Resources: Sample of Graced: Receive the introduction and chapter one of Graced for FREE. Book Recommendations: *Your Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk *Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb *When Life and Beliefs Collide by Carolyn Custis James Teresa Whiting is an author, national speaker, and host of the Find Hope Here podcast, passionate about helping women encounter the redemptive work of Jesus in the midst of their brokenness. With over 30 years of ministry experience and training in trauma-informed life coaching, Teresa speaks from both Scripture and her own story as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Her Bible study, Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken, reflects the restoration she's found through Jesus and the stories of women like Tamar, Rahab, and the Samaritan woman. Teresa and her husband, Greg, live in sunny Florida, where you'll often find her walking the beach or spending time with her family—untethered from technology. Teresa is not active on social media, but she personally replies to every email. Connect with her at: teresa@teresawhiting.com If you are interested in Coaching with Teresa, you can click this link: Trauma-Informed Biblical Life Coaching *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!

Today I'm offering you a masterclass in grieving well. One day—maybe even today—you will look at your story and see the very thing you prayed you'd never see. You could numb out and absolutely no one would blame you. But you have another option. It's harder, but so much better.Today, in my most tender conversation ever on The GoodHard Story Podcast, my strong-yet-soft sister-in-law Mary Austin Wolf Hall shares the treasures she's found in the deep darkness of a late term miscarriage. She's faced her grief head-on as an act of faith and I've been changed by witnessing it.Here's a preview of what we'll unpack:How we can prevent unprocessed griefWhat felt most comforting after her lossFinding the right proportions of mourning and distractionWhat to do when the platitudes don't feel satisfyingIf you want to face your grief head-on when the time comes, this episode is for you.Friends, my conversation with Mary Austin will focus on late term miscarriage and infant loss. I pray God will use our words to encourage those of you who are ready to hear them. If this discussion doesn't feel supportive to you today, please feel free to skip today's episode.Show Notes:MEND Coffee and Goods: https://www.mendcoffee.com/Treasures in the Dark: https://a.co/d/7JrkmFvDark Clouds Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop: https://a.co/d/bC8aXBNEmpty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy by Pam Vredevelt: https://a.co/d/enkfvtbRisen Motherhood Podcast Grief mini-series: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/griefScriptures referenced in this episode:Job 42:10-13***There's so much more to the story. For more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me, visit https://hopeheals.com/katherine.Follow me in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/⁠Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664bebWant a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenoteGet to know us:⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

This is the second episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues. In today's episode Mark Vroegop, Pastor and President of the Gospel Coalition chats with Ryan about his experiences with waiting and how he has learned to embrace them in a way that teaches him more about Jesus. Get your copy of Mark's new book here. Check out the Gospel Coalition here. Follow us on social media and join the conversation here!Send us a text

“ 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!

Join Chancellor of Heritage College & Seminary, Jonathan Griffiths and Mark Vroegop, newly appointed President of The Gospel Coalition as they preview the topic, The Grace of Lament which Mark will speak on at the upcoming Heritage Ministry Leadership Day on Thursday March 20th, 2025. Register to join us at www.DiscoverHeritage.ca/MLD

How do we navigate those long and difficult seasons of waiting? What do we do when we don't know what to do or how to move forward in life?Author and pastor Mark Vroegop doesn't love waiting. But it has been in those moments when life wasn't going as expected or plans weren't unfolding as he anticipated that he experienced a different kind of connection with God. Learning to wait, he says, is a crucial part of every believer's spiritual journey. As he studied what the Bible has to say about waiting and as he waited for things in his own life, Mark began to see the incredible fruitfulness that those seasons of uncertainty can produce. In his latest book,Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life, he shows readers how to wait on God and what God can do through those times when life feels unsettled.In this insightful episode, Davey and Mark discuss what true Biblical waiting looks like, how to reconcile God's goodness in seasons of waiting, and the collective waiting that we often face together with other believers.If you're in a place where your life feels uncertain, this conversation will help you see that even in these times when it seems like nothing is happening, God is working and your waiting is never a waste.Website:https://www.markvroegop.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vroegopmark/?hl=enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/markdvroegopOther: Mark's Previous Episode: #99https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-99Book: Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Lifehttps://a.co/d/9x7aRCmChurch and Ministry Leaders: Join us for The Healing Leader Roundtable on March 6, 2025 in Indianapolis. Bring your whole team and get equipped with a holistic approach to healing your church — from the leadership to the lay people.:www.nothingiswasted.com/roundtableGet your copy of When It Hurts: Comforting Promises for Hard Times here:generationclaimed.com/when-it-hurtsAre you looking for the perfect study for your small group? Check out the Nothing is Wasted Video Series:https://www.nothingiswasted.com/bookstudy

Pete Hegseth, an unapologetic Christian and member of a CREC church, is confirmed as the United States Secretary of Defense. Mark Vroegop becomes the new president of The Gospel Coalition, showing that TGC is not ashamed of their woke narrative. The Southern Baptist Convention grapples with their own poor decisions on the alleged abuse crisis in Preston Garner v. Southern Baptist Convention.To Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this special episode, Ligon Duncan sits down with Mark Vroegop, the new president of The Gospel Coalition, to discuss his journey of faith, pastoral ministry, and vision for TGC's future. Hear Mark's testimony, the personal trials that shaped him, and the passion driving his commitment to serve pastors, churches, and believers around the world.Mark shares his thoughts on:TGC's role in supporting the local churchChallenges and opportunities facing the church todayThe importance of cultural apologeticsHis vision for TGC's next chapterHow he hopes TGC will continue building on the gospel-centered legacy of Tim Keller and Don CarsonLearn more about Mark at https://tgc.org/president

TAKEAWAYSEvery person has to discern about when it's time to wait and when it's time to moveWaiting confronts our desire for controlWaiting is part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus ChristGaps are meant to remind us that we are NOT God and that we CAN trust Him

It is often the gap periods of waiting in our lives that are the most difficult - anxiety and anger can set in, and we may find ourselves going down a negative and destructive path. This very issue is something that Mark Vroegop, the lead pastor of College Park Church, set out to tackle in his book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Mark talks about waiting on God in those “gap moments,” and trusting His provision. Waiting is beautiful, promised, and a biblical command, he says. He also describes it as a “hopeful position that we can live in.” Waiting doesn't have to be painful - it can be a major growing season for our faith in Jesus. TAKEAWAYS Every person has to discern about when it's time to wait and when it's time to move Waiting confronts our desire for control Waiting is part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ Gaps are meant to remind us that we are NOT God and that we CAN trust Him

TAKEAWAYSEvery person has to discern about when it's time to wait and when it's time to moveWaiting confronts our desire for controlWaiting is part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus ChristGaps are meant to remind us that we are NOT God and that we CAN trust Him

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!

Mark Vroegop, author of "Waiting Isn't a Waste," shows that in our microwave and express-lane world may make waiting hard to do, God has always built into his people so much in the seasons of waiting.  Rick Dempsey, the SVP of Creative and Global Localization for The Come and See Foundation, talks about the monumental effort of translating the TV series "The Chosen" into 600 languages. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

I had the awesome privileged today of getting to talk to pastor and author, Mark Vroegop about his latest book, “Waiting isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life." Our conversation covered, among other things, the motivation for the book, why waiting is both normal and difficult, how it is an opportunity for Christ to shine in and through us, and how waiting can reveal the idolatrous parts of our hearts. Hope you enjoy, that you are encouraged and challenged and that you inspired to go out and grab this book quick! Mark 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.

How can those who mourn be blessed? Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International that highlights Matthew 5:4. Then, Dawn and Steve explore the article "5 Times Waiting Is Hard" by Mark Vroegop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

What are you waiting for? Does your time spent waiting feel like a waste? To many of us, it does! In this episode, Krystal and Shelby interview Mark Vroegop about his new book Waiting Isn't a Waste. In this thought provoking conversation, Mark challenges the notion that waiting is counterproductive and shows us how God works in the gaps. He shares his own struggles with waiting and gives super practical advice on how to handle seasons of waiting well.    Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter!   Connect with Mark: Website | Instagram   Resources Mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep MercyWaiting Isn't a Waste   Connect with us:  The Daily Grace Co. | Facebook | Instagram | Daily Grace Blog |    The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.

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

Serie: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas, con Mark Vroegop. Ep4. Habrá un día en el que, gracias a Cristo, nuestro sufrimiento terminará.

Hoy concluimos la serie titulada: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas, en la que estamos aprendiendo lo que es el lamento bblico, junto a Nancy y el pastor Mark Vroegop. Acompanos a escuchar este ltimo episodio de la serie acerca del lamento de Cristo, aqu en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Hoy concluimos la serie titulada: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas, en la que estamos aprendiendo lo que es el lamento bblico, junto a Nancy y el pastor Mark Vroegop. Acompanos a escuchar este ltimo episodio de la serie acerca del lamento de Cristo, aqu en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Serie: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas, con Mark Vroegop. Ep3. Cada día hay nuevas misericordias disponibles, incluso cuando la vida parece un desierto.

Algunas veces nuestras circunstancias pueden ser desesperantes, dejndonos sin esperanza. El pastor Mark Vroegop nos apunta a nuestro Dios misericordioso y fiel. Mark es el pastor principal de la iglesia College Park en Indianpolis, Indiana. Escuchemos su conversacin junto a Nancy DeMoss de Wolgemuth en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Algunas veces nuestras circunstancias pueden ser desesperantes, dejndonos sin esperanza. El pastor Mark Vroegop nos apunta a nuestro Dios misericordioso y fiel. Mark es el pastor principal de la iglesia College Park en Indianpolis, Indiana. Escuchemos su conversacin junto a Nancy DeMoss de Wolgemuth en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Serie: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas, con Mark Vroegop. Ep2. En medio de tu lamento, escoge hablar con Dios sobre ello.

Nuestro mundo est terriblemente roto y, sin embargo, Dios es increblemente glorioso. Pero, cmo se concilian estas dos verdades? Nancy y el pastor Mark Vroegop compartirn con nosotras acerca de este tema. Su conversacin es parte de la serie titulada: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas. Acompalos en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Nuestro mundo est terriblemente roto y, sin embargo, Dios es increblemente glorioso. Pero, cmo se concilian estas dos verdades? Nancy y el pastor Mark Vroegop compartirn con nosotras acerca de este tema. Su conversacin es parte de la serie titulada: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas. Acompalos en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. Ed Stetzer talks with author Mark Vroegop about how to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. That waiting can bring both wisdom from God and invaluable peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serie: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas, con Mark Vroegop. Ep1. El lamento cristiano es una plataforma para la adoración.

Gospel Daily Conversations: Pastor Josh Weidmann interviews Pastor Mark Vroegop on his book:  Waiting Isn't A Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life Episode: 1281n

Cuando una tragedia nos golpea o nos enfrentamos al sufrimiento y la prdida, cmo afrontamos nuestro dolor? Est bien lamentarse? Mark Vroegop explorar estas preguntas junto a nosotras en esta nueva serie titulada: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas. Acompanos en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Cuando una tragedia nos golpea o nos enfrentamos al sufrimiento y la prdida, cmo afrontamos nuestro dolor? Est bien lamentarse? Mark Vroegop explorar estas preguntas junto a nosotras en esta nueva serie titulada: Cielos oscuros, misericordias profundas. Acompanos en Aviva Nuestros Corazones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1337/29

Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant critique of clerical celibacy, as practiced in Roman Catholicism and to a lesser degree in other traditions. Mark Vroegop's Waiting is Not a Waste: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433590972 Pre-order Ortlund's book on Protestantism: https://www.zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestant/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

In this episode, Mark Vroegop encourages Christians to not waste their waiting. Mark Vroegop is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of 'Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Why Is Making Decisions So Hard?” with Aimee Joseph:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, I talk with pastor Mark Vroegop about his recent work on patience, waiting, and the Christian life. In our conversation, we also talk about pastoral ministry and the value of serving as a pastor-theologian. The books we discuss in this conversation are Waiting isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life (Crossway) and Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament (Crossway).     Vroegop is Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. College Park Church has an excellent ministry training program called The Residency that offers theological education within the context of the local church.      This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Substack Series on the Canonical Approach: https://bit.ly/3rht399 My Most Recent Book: https://amzn.to/3ELxbBk Episode Sponsor:  https://cedarville.edu/gradpodcast Digital Tip Jar ("Buy Me a Coffee"): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chedspellman Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

Pastor Mark Vroegop, author of "Waiting Isn't a Waste," talks about finding peace and strength, even when you are in a time of uncertainty and anxiety.  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, helps us see again that in spite of being surrounded by an anti-God culture, Dan could be flexible culturally and make a lasting difference. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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!

What do you do when you're forced to wait? Do you try to take control and hurry things up? Author and pastor Mark Vroegop wants to give a little encouragement for those of us who keep hitting the elevator button of life. He believes there are six characteristics about waiting we need to understand as followers of Jesus. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout 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. There’s the rub. Pastor and author Mark Vroegop stopped by and helped us take a look at what it means to wait on God and resist the urge to take control! https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Isnt-Waste-Surprising-Uncertainties/dp/1433590972See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop on his latest book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why do we seem to have a natural aversion to waiting? • How do the Scriptures help us build a robust understanding of what "waiting" is? • What are some unhelpful ways we might respond to situations that require us to wait? • What are six aspects of waiting that are helpful for believers to reflect deeply upon? • What are biblical four principals we can apply when we find ourselves in a situation that requires us to wait? • What role do our expectations have in our struggles with impatience? • In what ways does viewing our waiting as an intentional choice benefit us and honor the Lord? • How does the gospel offer encouragement to someone who feels like their waiting is a waste of time? View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/waiting-mark-vroegop The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.

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.

On this episode of This vs. That, we welcome Tim Challies. Our conversation centers around the challenging and deeply personal topic of grieving with hope versus grieving without hope. We explore how Tim's faith shaped his response to loss, the role of lament in the grieving process, and how to navigate the difficult balance between accepting God's decree and dealing with personal sorrow. This episode is an insightful journey into the spiritual and emotional aspects of grieving, providing listeners with a thoughtful perspective on a universally human experience. Resources Mentioned "Seasons of Sorrow" by Tim Challies "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament" by Mark Vroegop "When God Weeps" by Joni Eareckson Tada ----- We're thrilled to announce an exciting event held in partnership between Anchored Hope and Fieldstone Counseling. On June 21st of this year, we'll be hosting an exclusive lunch at the Gospel Coalition Women's Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, featuring two of our dear friends, Michael Keller and Ed Welch. Michael and Ed will be sharing their unique perspectives on navigating the challenges that we face, both at home, in our relationships, and in the world with the wisdom of Christ. I hope that you'll make plans to join us at this event. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. All registrants will receive a boxed lunch, access to the event, as well as a complimentary book from P&R Publishing. For more information or to register, visit: ⁠⁠⁠events.anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠ ----- This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with with Mark Vroegop about the concepts of frustration and anger. We explore how these emotions are often intertwined, and how they can be both righteous and unrighteous. Mark shares his experiences at College Park Church in Indianapolis and also provides a glimpse into his personal life. We examine the complexities of these emotions in the context of our faith and our responses to a world marked by sin and brokenness. We also discuss the balance of asking questions from a place of suffering versus a place of demand. Finally, we contemplate how dealing with these emotions requires strong theological foundations and faith. Resources Mentioned "Good and Angry" by David Powlison "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges "Future Grace" by John Piper "Waiting on God" by Andrew Murray "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs "How Does Sanctification Work?" by David Powlison ----- We're thrilled to announce an exciting event held in partnership between Anchored Hope and Fieldstone Counseling. On June 21st of this year, we'll be hosting an exclusive lunch at the Gospel Coalition Women's Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, featuring two of our dear friends, Michael Keller and Ed Welch. Michael and Ed will be sharing their unique perspectives on navigating the challenges that we face, both at home, in our relationships, and in the world with the wisdom of Christ. I hope that you'll make plans to join us at this event. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. All registrants will receive a boxed lunch, access to the event, as well as a complimentary book from P&R Publishing. For more information or to register, visit: ⁠⁠events.anchoredhope.co⁠⁠ ----- This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

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

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

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

What is lament and why does it matter? Can we as Christians be obedient to rejoice always and still give voice to our deepest struggles and pain? In this episode, pastor and author Mark Vroegop joins us and explains why lament is essential to the Christian life and how it is process-oriented to help us bridge the realities of pain and joy. You will also hear about how his church has put lament into meaningful practice and how it is bringing healing and unity to their church. For more on the the civil rights vision trips read this article: https://www.9marks.org/article/civil-rights-vision-trip-one-churchs-story/To learn more about Pastor Mark Vroegop, visit:  https://www.markvroegop.com/Take Heart by 20Schemes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJOxS3LxcygBecome a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships are for one year and automatically renew each month.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

(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