Elliott and I have recently talked about pain and grief around the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The horror and fury of losing a Godly leader are bad enough. The shocking reality that some people celebrated his murder heaps additional sorrow on those in mourning. (For more on this, please see ep. 372).
At the same time, God continues to redeem and bring glory to even the most hideous of circumstances. A spiritual fire has awakened many—people are returning to church and speaking boldly about their beliefs and faith.
We focus on this beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61:3).
In the midst of division, we find comfort with likeminded friends—this shared grief provides healing in and of itself.
For example, after listening to the episodes about Charlie, a friend from college texted me with a heartfelt, supportive response. Elliott and I discuss her text which led to a conversation about attachment.
We use the framework of Attachment Theory to flesh out the tension, pain, and dissension we feel at this time. How do we move through the vicissitudes of attachment to our friends, family, country, and God?
Throughout our conversation, Elliott provides Scripture to help us navigate strained connections. Ultimately, we lean on God as our secure attachment.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.