EPISODE · Mar 12, 2024 · 29 MIN
#1 Learning to Dance in the Darkness: Stewart’s story
from Resilient Souls · host Stewart Bogle
Summary: In this first episode of the Resilient Souls podcast, Stewart Bogle introduces his own story as a starting point for him hosting conversations with others about pain and suffering and wrestling with God. This is an open and honest summary of a much deeper story that he shares in his book, Learning to Dance in the Darkness. In this episode he explains why he has chosen to share some very personal and intensely private parts of his life in a memoir and how this led to him developing this podcast as part of a new online community called Resilient Souls. He believes this idea of storytelling and open, honest sharing even about the hard questions we have about life and faith and God is what’s needed to help people face their own storms. They need to know they are not alone, that there is hope even in the darkest times and its ok and natural to have difficult feelings and deep questions about why God is allowing difficult times in our lives. Stewart knows that his story, his experiences and his wrestle with God is just his perspective and this is what he shares in this first episode. By interviewing others in the days ahead he hopes to broaden the conversation and bring other perspectives on what people have gone through and how they have built resilient souls. In this episode you will learn about: Stewart's journey through adversity, highlighting his wrestle with God while maintaining unwavering faith and reliance. That despite enduring relentless storms, Stewart's honesty and vulnerability encourages others to keep turning to God, finding resilience and hope in the face of uncertainty. The purpose behind his book, Learning to Dance in the Darkness, which is about providing comfort and guidance to those navigating their own storms. How the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane became a source of comfort and hope during his darkest moments, offering another perspective to the prayer of faith. The motivation behind the Resilient Souls podcast and the broader online community, offering a platform beyond personal narratives for fostering connections and support. The importance of authenticity in building connections and offering support to others facing similar struggles, fostering a sense of solidarity and understanding. .... and more! Links to: The Resilient Souls website Get hold of Stewart’s Book Other Resilient Souls podcasts The Resilient Souls Blog Book Stewart to speak Support the podcast and the work of Resilient Souls: Donate Links to socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Links to getting help: Help section on the Resilient Souls website Stay connected with the Resilient Souls Community: Sign up to keep informed here Contact Us: Click here
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Summary: In this first episode of the Resilient Souls podcast, Stewart Bogle introduces his own story as a starting point for him hosting conversations with others about pain and suffering and wrestling with God. This is an open and honest summary of a much deeper story that he shares in his book, Learning to Dance in the Darkness. In this episode he explains why he has chosen to share some very personal and intensely private parts of his life in a memoir and how this led to him developing this podcast as part of a new online community called Resilient Souls. He believes this idea of storytelling and open, honest sharing even about the hard questions we have about life and faith and God is what’s needed to help people face their own storms. They need to know they are not alone, that there is hope even in the darkest times and its ok and natural to have difficult feelings and deep questions about why God is allowing difficult times in our lives. Stewart knows that his story, his experiences and his wrestle with God is just his perspective and this is what he shares in this first episode. By interviewing others in the days ahead he hopes to broaden the conversation and bring other perspectives on what people have gone through and how they have built resilient souls. In this episode you will learn about: Stewart's journey through adversity, highlighting his wrestle with God while maintaining unwavering faith and reliance. That despite enduring relentless storms, Stewart's honesty and vulnerability encourages others to keep turning to God, finding resilience and hope in the face of uncertainty. The purpose behind his book, Learning to Dance in the Darkness, which is about providing comfort and guidance to those navigating their own storms. How the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane became a source of comfort and hope during his darkest moments, offering another perspective to the prayer of faith. The motivation behind the Resilient Souls podcast and the broader online community, offering a platform beyond personal narratives for fostering connections and support. The importance of authenticity in building connections and offering support to others facing similar struggles, fostering a sense of solidarity and understanding. .... and more! Links to: The Resilient Souls website Get hold of Stewart’s Book Other Resilient Souls podcasts The Resilient Souls Blog Book Stewart to speak Support the podcast and the work of Resilient Souls: Donate Links to socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Links to getting help: Help section on the Resilient Souls website Stay connected with the Resilient Souls Community: Sign up to keep informed here Contact Us: Click here
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