In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Paul Tautges about his book, "A Small Book for the Hurting Heart: Meditations on Loss, Grief, and Healing," exploring how the gospel of Jesus Christ offers comfort and strength for those walking through seasons of mourning. Paul unravels the various forms of grief and loss, helping listeners to better understand how to engage God as a refuge in the midst of overwhelming emotions. He also addresses why we're prone to doubt God's presence and care when we feel stuck in the hurt of our grief, explaining how the sympathy of Jesus offers us sustaining grace for the journey toward healing. Listeners are also guided through three stabilizing biblical truths to cling when living in the wake of a painful loss.

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The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Listeners can expect to receive biblical wisdom as well as practical steps for facing suffering, struggling, and sin with courage and grace. Hosted by author/writer Christine M. Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit https://ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.

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