EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 16 MIN
44 | Is It Okay to Be Angry at God? (A Grieving Mom's Perspective)
from Loud About Loss | Life After Child Loss for Christian Moms, Grief Support, Infant Loss · host Becky Hunt | Author, Speaker, Child Loss Advocate
After child loss, anger can feel just as overwhelming as grief — and sometimes even guiltier. We’re taught that “strong faith” looks quiet, polite, and accepting. But what happens when your heart is shattered and your prayers sound more like accusations than praise?In this episode, we’re talking about the “Angry Prayer.”We’re diving into the Psalms of Lament — the raw, unfiltered prayers that prove screaming at Heaven might actually be the most faithful thing you can do.You’ll learn:• Why anger at God doesn’t mean you lack faith• How the Bible gives permission for honest, messy grief• What Psalm 88 teaches us about prayers that end in darkness• A simple 4-step guide to writing your own lament• Why wrestling with God is a form of intimacy, not rebellionYou can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YPBhM13s96M✨ My book JOY DOES RETURN is officially available on Amazon! If this episode spoke to you, this book was written for you.Grab your copy here:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHMBVJWMRead the first chapter of Joy Does Return- A try before you cry kinda thing. Read it HERE!💛 Let’s stay connected. If this episode spoke to you, please follow the show and leave a review—it helps other grieving moms find us. And don’t forget to join the community newsletter at loudaboutloss.com for weekly encouragement, and updates on Becky's book.
What this episode covers
After child loss, anger can feel just as overwhelming as grief — and sometimes even guiltier. We’re taught that “strong faith” looks quiet, polite, and accepting. But what happens when your heart is shattered and your prayers sound more like accusations than praise?In this episode, we’re talking about the “Angry Prayer.”We’re diving into the Psalms of Lament — the raw, unfiltered prayers that prove screaming at Heaven might actually be the most faithful thing you can do.You’ll learn:• Why anger at God doesn’t mean you lack faith• How the Bible gives permission for honest, messy grief• What Psalm 88 teaches us about prayers that end in darkness• A simple 4-step guide to writing your own lament• Why wrestling with God is a form of intimacy, not rebellionYou can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YPBhM13s96M✨ My book JOY DOES RETURN is officially available on Amazon! If this episode spoke to you, this book was written for you.Grab your copy here:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHMBVJWMRead the first chapter of Joy Does Return- A try before you cry kinda thing. Read it HERE!💛 Let’s stay connected. If this episode spoke to you, please follow the show and leave a review—it helps other grieving moms find us. And don’t forget to join the community newsletter at loudaboutloss.com for weekly encouragement, and updates on Becky's book.
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