Suffering, Grief, and Hope | Finding God in the Darkest Seasons

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In Episode 14 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite address one of the most confronting realities of life: suffering, grief, and loss.

Drawing from Scripture, pastoral experience, and personal testimony, Ps Brian speaks honestly about mental health, trauma, depression, and the seasons of pain that every person will face. This episode reminds listeners that suffering is not a sign of failure or lack of faith, but a shared human experience that God meets us in.

From the stories of Job, Joseph, David, Elijah, and the apostles, to Romans 8:28 and Psalm 34, this conversation points to hope, healing, and the presence of God in the darkest moments. Ps Brian encourages believers not to waste their suffering, but to allow God to use it to shape faith, compassion, and purpose.

This episode is for anyone walking through grief, mental health struggles, loss, or discouragement, and for those walking alongside others who are hurting.

Scriptures Referenced

Romans 8:28
Psalm 34:4, 18
Psalm 23
Psalm 40:1
Isaiah 53
James 4:8

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