What do you do when life feels overwhelming, prayers go unanswered, or God seems silent? In this conversation with Niki Hardy, author of God Can We Chat?, we talk about bringing raw questions and doubts to God, and why honest wrestling with Him can actually strengthen, not weaken, our faith. You’ll discover how to separate hurt from God and hurt from the church, and how remembering His presence can give you the courage to keep walking through mystery, pain, and uncertainty.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:00] Can You Bring Your Doubts and Frustrations Honestly to God?
[05:00] Why Wrestling with God Can Strengthen—Not Destroy—Your Faith
[09:00] What’s the Difference Between Hurt from God and Hurt from the Church?
[13:00] How Does God Meet Us in Silence, Mystery, and Unanswered Questions?
[16:00] Could Doubt Actually Be a Superpower in Your Faith Journey?
[20:00] Practical Tools from God Can We Chat? to Process Questions with God
[24:00] What Role Does Community Play in Healing Spiritual Disappointment?
[28:00] How Can You Hold on to Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense?
RESOURCES:
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We’re a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using science-and-Scripture-based emotional management tools that make emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.
Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic.
Apply now to join the waitlist (limited number of spots available!) at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
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Ep 297: Believing in God’s Love Again After You’ve Been Hurt with Rachael Adams
Ep 195: Pt 1: How Can I Believe That God Loves Me (In My Head and My Heart)?
Ep 196: Pt 2: "How Can I Believe That God Loves Me (In My Head and My Heart)?"
Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
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