Sometimes life is just a struggle. Nothing makes sense and when it does you are usually trying to figure out why things happen the way they do. At some point, you most likely will ask the question, “Where is God in all of this?"

In the midst of transition or perhaps even a loss, it can feel impossible to imagine how God is working all things together for good like that Scripture verse in Romans tells us.

Author Joel Malm has experienced challenging seasons throughout his life and he too has struggled with understanding why things happen the way they do.

In his new book, “Connecting the Dots: What God is Doing When Life Doesn’t Make Sense”, Malm teaches readers how to recognize the circular pattern of God’s work in their lives and how to embrace each unknown that confronts you. His hope is to help us realize that each unknown in our lives is really a crucial part of our redemption story.

Malm speaks from experience. As the President of Summit Leaders, he has traveled to 70 different countries. And living in some of the world’s most dangerous places has taught him to embrace the unexpected and navigate the tumultuous times that just don’t seem to make sense.

Malm joins us on the Crossmap Podcast to talk about the new book, the circular nature of time and what that means to individuals. Listen as Joel shares why God sometimes places us in uncomfortable situations and how you can take your wounds and shape them into your message.

Links to Joel Malm

• Joel's Website
• Connecting the Dots - Book

Links to Crossmap

• Crossmap Website
• Crossmap Facebook