What the Psalms Teach Us About Trauma - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Katlyn. In this episode we wrestle with the raw “Why, God?” question that rises when life falls apart. Katlyn, a helicopter flight nurse who’s seen profound suffering, talks with Arnie about the honesty of lament and how Psalm 13:1-2, 5-6 models bringing doubts and grief straight to God — then turning back to trust. You’ll hear practical examples of how Scripture can reshape suffering into resilience and hope. Four R action steps you can use today - Read: Read Psalm 13:1-2, 5-6 slowly. Note any words or phrases that name your feelings. - Reflect: Ask: What am I honestly feeling? Where do I want answers from God? How does the psalm move from complaint to trust? - Respond: Write your own short lament following Psalm 13’s pattern — name the pain, cry out, then declare trust. Read it aloud to God and save it for later. - Reveal: Share your lament or the lesson you learned with a trusted friend, small group, or someone in need of compassion; offer to pray with them and demonstrate God’s honesty and hope in relationship. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: Psalm 13, lament, grief, spiritual formation, faith in suffering, Christian resilience, Bible study, prayer, trauma care, flight nurse, pastoral care, spiritual growth Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft