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What does it mean to fear an all-loving God? Is it just reverence and awe, or are we actually supposed to be afraid? Kaitlyn and Mike wrestle with biblical stories, common misconceptions about Greek and Hebrew word studies, and the difference between fear that drives us away from God and fear that draws us closer. They also explore how a healthy fear of God can free us from fear of people, power, and politics and why that paradox might actually be good news.

0:00 - Theme Song

3:11 - Fear as Respect?

8:23 - Power is Frightening

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19:22 - Fire and Brimstone

27:21 - Fear is Powerful

31:53 - End Credits

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If you hoped this year would feel lighter by now — but you’re still in the same hard place — this episode is for you.

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Sarah Freymuth to explore what God may be doing when the struggle doesn’t lift. Through Scripture and personal experience, Sarah reminds us that unanswered prayers aren’t signs of God’s absence — they can be invitations to deeper trust. If you’ve been asking “Why me?,” this episode gently invites you to shift the question to “What now, God?” and discover how God meets us in the valley.

You’ll learn:

• Why God doesn’t always remove the hard thing — and what He may be doing instead.
• How pain can reveal where we’ve placed our dependence.
• The heart-shifting difference between asking “Why me?” and “What now?” to God.
• How Scripture can become a lifeline when faith feels exhausted.
• What it looks like to experience God’s presence even when circumstances don’t change.

Resources From This Episode:

• All the Hard Things:  by Sarah Freymuth
  Walking through a season that feels heavy and unending? This 50-day devotional offers scripture, honest reflection, and gentle encouragement to help you keep going — one faithful step at a time — when the valley feels long.
• Therapy & Theology Podcast
  If today’s conversation stirred up deeper emotions or questions, this podcast can help. Hosted by Lysa TerKeurst, licensed counselor Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Therapy & Theology helps you work through what you’re walking through with biblical Truth and therapeutic insight.
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Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to a deep dive on trusting God in hard situations in this episode of the Therapy & Theology podcast: “How Can I Trust God When I Don’t Understand What He Allows?”