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Suffering and the Formation of Hope with Dr. Curt Thompson

July 30, 2024
00:00 31:59
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Most of us would rather avoid suffering entirely. Yet, we're also aware of the butterfly analogy which tells us that beauty often comes through intense struggle. How can turning towards, rather than from, our pain result in beauty, and how can we find Christ in our pain. Join Jennifer Slattery as she talks with Dr. Curt Thompson on suffering, the formation of hope, and experiencing Jesus through our connection with others. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resource referenced: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope

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Discussion/Reflective Questions:

  1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
  2. How would you define shame?
  3. In what ways might your parents difficulty in attending to their own story have created within you a sense of shame?
  4. When have you felt valued and loved?
  5. How might past experiences with shame have impacted how you interpret Scripture?
  6. What might it mean not to allow shame to dictate the conversation?
  7. What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

 

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Jennifer Slattery, founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
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Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to teach, entertain and encourage you. Carol currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship at her home church and is a Christian communicator in many different forums, large and small, and especially enjoys teaching at women’s retreats. Her book Wisdom, Where to Find It if You've Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It was released in November 2020.
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