Karen Sjoblom – Holy Disturbance

Why are we so afraid of suffering in the modern church? Brent talks with Karen Sjoblom the author of a new book called ‘Holy Disturbance: Reacquainting the Church and Her People with the Gifts of Suffering’. Over a nearly 40 year career Karen has written on healthcare, science, technology, nonprofits and education for myriad clients such as American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield and many others.  She’s published a number of books.   (0:50) Ease and comfort in the church; (2:00) The book; (3:00) Knowing how to suffer; (5:50) Equipping for grief and suffering; (6:45) The Bible and suffering; (7:40) How God ‘disturbs’ us; (9:00) Discussing suffering; (11:30) How to respond to people who are suffering; (13:45) Can we use suffering to thirst more for God; (15:20) Ministries of presence; (22:00) Lament. Links mentioned in this episode: www.karensjoblom.com/about www.amazon.com/Holy-Disturbance-Reacquainting-Church-Suffering/dp/B0G4V6J8CS Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.