The Dark Night of the Soul—Why It Happens & What It Means

Have you felt far from God? Do you find yourself wondering what in the world God is doing amidst all that is hard? I would argue that a dark night of the soul is a healthy response to pain, brokenness, or suffering. We need to create space for these seasons of wrestling with God-not try to shove them aside or stigmatize them.

In today's episode, here's what we cover:

1. What is a dark night of the soul?

2. How is it different from depression?

3. Why does God allow us to feel far from him at times?

4. How a dark night of the soul can bring us together

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Music by Andy Luiten

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

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Resources

• Leave your questions about forgiveness and grace heredralisoncook.com/podcast
• ‍The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the CrossBook of Psalms
• ‍Matthew 27:45-47
• ‍Book of Job
• ‍James 4:8
• ‍John 12:24