The Discipline of Suffering - How to Approach & Journey Through Suffering with Dr Katherine Thompson

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 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Katherine Thompson—a mental health social worker, academic, and author—shares her personal journey through chronic pain and family loss while revealing the therapeutic and biblical tools that actually help people navigate suffering.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why saying "all things work together for good" can actually harm people in crisis
• The real meaning behind Job's story (and some of us may have been reading it wrong)
• How the Psalms provide a biblical framework for processing pain
• Practical tools for working through questions of your faith
• What it really means to "mourn with those who mourn"
• The difference between happiness and biblical joy during suffering

Perfect for:

• Anyone currently walking through suffering
• Christians supporting others in crisis
• Church leaders and pastoral care teams
• Mental health professionals integrating faith
• Anyone questioning their faith during difficult times

Dr. Thompson combines professional therapy expertise with deep biblical understanding, offering hope without bypassing the reality of pain. This isn't about quick fixes—it's about the discipline of walking faithfully through life's hardest moments.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Katherine Thompson's book on the discipline of suffering
• Narrative therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy approaches

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