Why Christians Need Lament: Finding God in Grief

In this heartfelt conversation, Angela Adkins welcomes Dr. Cassey St. Rose—licensed professional counselor, Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling, wife, mother, grandmother, and founder of The Healing House Counseling in St. Marys, Georgia. Together, they explore the often-overlooked subject of lament and why grieving is not only natural but necessary for Christians.Angela vulnerably shares her own grief journey after losing her mother and sister, as well as her deep sorrow following the recent assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. She explains how grief can shake faith, stir anger, and raise difficult questions about God’s goodness. Dr. St. Rose compassionately affirms these struggles, reminding listeners that Christians should not silence their pain but bring it honestly before God.Full Show Notes https://www.angelaadkins.org/angela-adkins-podcast/lamentChapters0:00 Intro0:43 Meet Dr. Cassey St. Rose2:00 Angela’s grief journey3:36 Collective grief4:44 What is grief?6:00 C.S. Lewis on loss7:08 Grief as a “bear”8:34 Faith struggles11:03 Types of grief14:09 Empty nest grief17:03 Signs of grief20:49 Depression & exhaustion23:12 Guilt, anger & fear27:46 Anxiety & grief33:13 Grief triggers38:16 Myths about grief43:52 Anger & response47:58 Forgiveness & healing53:03 Community & support59:35 What is lament?1:02:26 Four steps of lament1:10:31 Trust in Christ1:12:32 Corporate lament1:16:00 Best books on grief1:18:12 Why grief hurts1:18:50 Prayer1:20:55 Closing encouragementDr.Cassey St.Rose Healing House Counseling https://healinghousecounseling.net/101 Pine StreetSt. Marys, Georgia 31558Call: 910-708-0298FacebookInstagramTwitter