The Best of You

Episode 77: The Dark Night of the Soul—Why It Happens & What It Means


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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? (4:09)

2. How is it different from depression? (6:55)

3. Why does God allow us to feel far from Him at times? (19:16)

4. How these seasons help us grow closer to each other (33:07)

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

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Related Episodes:

Episode 75: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress & Anxiety—How to Transform Your Mind Through the Power of Prayer

Episode 76: When Self-Help Isn’t Enough—Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith

Episode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning with Cindy Gao


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