In a world unraveling with war, displacement, and rising global violence, even grief feels risky. Lament – real, raw, untamed lament – is often treated like a political act. But what if it’s simply what keeps us human?

In this episode, we explore the power of lament to name what’s broken, honor the stories too easily erased, and resist the demand to pick a side before we feel the ache. Pastor Joanne Engquist joins us to reflect on what the Psalms teach us about staying tender in brutal times, and why lament doesn’t need a disclaimer.

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