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Life, Leadership, and Lament: A Conversation with Mark Vroegop


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“ It may not be until the new heavens and the new earth, but we’re eventually going to know that God had goodness that was behind the dark clouds of our lives.”


So says Mark Vroegop, newly appointed president of The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, during his conversation with Russell Moore. Moore and Vroegop talk about the ways TGC has evolved since its founding through leaders such as Tim Keller and Don Carson. They talk about the nature of belief, how trust in Jesus alters our understanding of who we are, and navigating seasons of doubt. Their conversation covers ministry partnerships, vocational decision making, and the importance of deep friendships. 


Moore and Vroegop consider what the Psalms have to say about seasons of doubt and grief, the relationship between character and gifting, and trust in the goodness of God.


Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include:


  • Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop
  • Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life by Mark Vroegop
  • The Gospel Coalition
  • Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter
  • The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion


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