WHEN FAITH HURTS, GOD DRAWS NEAR.
Recorded live at NRB 2025, this episode of Ignite Kingdom Talk features author and speaker Esther Fleece Allen, sharing a deeply moving conversation on lament, healing, and intimacy with God in seasons of suffering.
Esther opens up about betrayal, grief, and the moments when faith feels fragile—revealing how Scripture invites believers not to suppress pain, but to bring it honestly before God. She explains why lament is not weakness, but a biblical pathway to restoration and renewed identity.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why lament is woven throughout Scripture
- How God meets us in the secret place
- Healing after betrayal—especially when Christians hurt you
- Standing with Israel from a biblical foundation
- How God gives new names after seasons of trial
- Hope for anyone ready to give up
Memorable moments include:
- “Lament is crying our heart out to God.”
- “Hiddenness is priceless to God.”
- “Betrayal can be an invitation to intimacy.”
- “God wastes nothing—not even suffering.”
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This episode is for anyone walking through grief, disappointment, or spiritual exhaustion—and longing to encounter God again.