EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 45 MIN
Resting in God’s Care: Redemptive Reality in Ecclesiastes with Stan Gale
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In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, Shannon Kay McCoy sits down with Dr. Stanley Gale to explore how the book of Ecclesiastes speaks honestly to life “under the sun” while directing us to rest in God’s sovereign care.Throughout the conversation, Gale highlights how themes like vanity, joy, work, grief, and the fear of the Lord shape a faithful, grounded life. Ecclesiastes teaches us to embrace our creaturely limits, reject idolatry, and enjoy God’s good gifts without depending on them for ultimate meaning.This episode is especially helpful for pastors, counselors, and everyday Christians seeking biblical wisdom for navigating hardship with humility and hope.This episode unpacks:What “life under the sun” really meansWhy embracing human limitations leads to rest and wisdomHow the fear of the Lord anchors emotional and spiritual stabilityHow Ecclesiastes speaks to suffering, grief, and unmet expectationsHow enjoyment of life fits within a God-centered worldviewHow Ecclesiastes ultimately points us to Christ and eternal hopeOther Resources:Under the Sun: Redemptive Reality in the Book of Ecclesiastes by Stan GaleAlso by Stan Gale: God's Good News-The Gospel for Life
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