Join host Alicia Laumann on The Consecrated Body as she explores the power of shouting to God in praise, lament, and raw emotion. Through a personal story of her daughter’s struggle with depression, Alicia unpacks biblical calls to raise our voices (Psalm 98:4, Ezra 3:11-13) and the physical benefits of shouting. Discover how honest vocal expression can mend the body-soul divide, drawing us closer to Christ. Reflect with us on bringing your whole self to God and find practical ways to shout for joy inspired by Scripture and C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Reflection questions:

Is there a “right” or “wrong” way to shout to the Lord? Has today’s conversation sparked curiosity about how you can bring your whole self to Him in prayer?

• How do you use your loud voice most often? Is it to tear down (like I sometimes struggle with) or to build up, like cheering for my dance students?

• Are you bringing all of yourself to God—your joys, your pain—or are you holding back, like my daughter did for a time?

• Can you think of ways to weave good, truthful shouting into your life?