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1517 Contributor and pastor, Bradley Gray, joins Kelsi to talk about his incredible book, Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pit of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, and specifically, how he sees God responding to suffering throughout Scripture. Bradley asserts Martin Luther's theology of the cross as a helpful backdrop by which to view all human suffering, and specifically the suffering caused by mental illness. Kelsi asks Brad his opinions on a recent comments over mental illness from a well-known pastor and the two discuss both harmful and helpful ways the church can offer comfort to those who find themselves suffering bouts of depressions, despair, and disappointment.
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John MacArthur on mental illness
Theology of the Cross: Luther's Heidelberg Disputation & Reflections on Its 28 Theses
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1517 Contributor and pastor, Bradley Gray, joins Kelsi to talk about his incredible book, Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pit of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, and specifically, how he sees God responding to suffering throughout Scripture. Bradley asserts Martin Luther's theology of the cross as a helpful backdrop by which to view all human suffering, and specifically the suffering caused by mental illness. Kelsi asks Brad his opinions on a recent comments over mental illness from a well-known pastor and the two discuss both harmful and helpful ways the church can offer comfort to those who find themselves suffering bouts of depressions, despair, and disappointment.
Show Notes:
Support 1517
1517 Podcasts
The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
1517 on Youtube
More from Kelsi:
Kelsi Klembara
Follow Kelsi on Instagram
Follow Kelsi on Twitter
Kelsi's Newsletter
Subscribe to the Show:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Youtube
More from Brad and this episode:
Order Finding God in the Darkness
Follow Brad on Instagram
Follow Brad on Substack
John MacArthur on mental illness
Theology of the Cross: Luther's Heidelberg Disputation & Reflections on Its 28 Theses
Gerhard Forde's On Being a Theologian of the Cross

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