Embracing God's Hiddenness: Navigating Spiritual Dryness and Finding Healthy Church Community

Explore how experiencing God's hiddenness and spiritual dryness is a normal part of the Christian journey. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the biblical concept of disorientation, discussing why God sometimes feels distant and how this can lead to deeper faith and maturity. They also provide insightful guidance on what to look for in a healthy church community that fosters genuine growth, transparency, and support. Key Takeaways: Understanding Spiritual Dryness – Recognizing that feeling God's absence is a common part of faith and can deepen our reliance on Him. The Hiddenness of God – Exploring biblical examples and reasons why God may veil His presence to encourage our growth. Stages of Faith – Discussing the journey through Orientation, Disorientation, and Reorientation in our spiritual lives. Finding a Healthy Church – Identifying key qualities such as shared leadership, inclusion of women in leadership roles, and transparency about money and power. Embracing Disorientation – Learning to navigate seasons of doubt without guilt, understanding they can lead to stronger, more authentic faith. Resources Mentioned: The Bible Project – bibleproject.com Dallas Willard's Teachings – Insights on spiritual formation and God's presence. Scott Peck's Stages of Spiritual Development Walter Brueggemann's Psalms of Disorientation Join the conversation and share your experiences with spiritual dryness and finding authentic community. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow the Voxology Podcast on social media to stay connected. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy