Hopeful Sufferers

Erik and Brett talk about the importance of removing the mask and diving into community.

So much hope is found in the promises of God. The waiting that precedes the fulfillment of these promises is the hard part. Join Erik and Brett as they discuss living in the in-between of the promises given and promises not yet realized.

Erik and Brett use Psalm 13 along with some real life examples within the context of their church to navigate the tension of worship in suffering.

Shoutout to Psalmbird Coffee (https://www.facebook.com/psalmbirdcoffee/) for great coffee during the conversation!

Erik and Brett are joined by their pal, Trey Ethridge, as they pick up where they left off in episode 019, and unpack some practical steps on how to become more dependent on God. What does this look like? How can we be more effective in our pursuits? Why does this matter?

If you missed Episode 019 - Dependence: A Learned Helplessness, make sure to go back and check it out as it lays out the foundation of this initial conversation.

Our whole lives, we are raised to become independent. As believers in Christ, though, the more mature we become in our walk with Him, the more dependent we become on Him. Suffering and trails are ways God uses to shift our posture to dependence on Him.

In light of the recent suicide of a well-known pastor, many questions are surfacing about the reality and severity of mental illness, and the thought process of suicide. How should we as Christians respond to cases like these? Join Erik, Brett, and a panel of pastors from the Journey Church in Lebanon, TN as they discuss these issues.

After a few months of a break, Erik and Brett are back in the Hopeful Sufferers' studio (closet). Join the conversation as they address everything from their summer events, to the rough start to the Vols season, to soon coming new music, and nuggets of hope in our suffering.

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Jacob Scrimpshire and his wife, Shanna, experienced the nightmare new parents fear with the loss of their first child. Join the conversation as Jacob walks through the details of their story and how they found hope.

Referred in this episode is Nancy Guthrie's Respite Retreat. If you or someone you know could benefit from this retreat, here's a link: https://www.nancyguthrie.com/respite-retreat

What is your view of Heaven? Do you long for that day? Erik and Brett discuss old views, why some might not long for Heaven, and why a proper understanding of Heaven is so important. Join the conversation!

Erik and Brett dive into the significance of the cross, the importance of the resurrection, and the reason we can find hope in our suffering.