What do we do when our prayers don't seem to be answered? Is it okay to ask God to fulfill our desires? Does God care about our desires? What can we pray about? If God isn't answering my prayers, does that mean He is against me?

On today's episode, we will talk about all the hard questions that praying through seasons of longing and suffering might bring. With the help of Molly Wilcox, author of "How Much More? Finding Fulfillment in a Generous God," we will talk about God's desire to hear our requests, how to align our prayers with God's will, and what it means to pray against spiritual forces of evil.

If you liked what you heard, you can find Molly's book in my Amazon storefront linked here:

https://tr.ee/J3Jd3bKB_g

Far too often our deepest suffering brings us to places of questioning, wrestling and doubt. In this episode, special guest Marty Solomon, host of the ⁠BEMA Podcast ⁠and author of ⁠“Asking Better Questions of the Bible: A Guide to the Wounded, Wary, and Longing for More,”⁠ reminds us that our doubts are doorways that guide us and lead us to MORE. Whether you are on a deep journey of deconstruction or you simply have found yourself challenged with a few questions of the text, this conversation is for you!

If you like what you heard and want to learn more about deeper reading (and questioning) of the biblical text, you can find Marty's book in my Amazon storefront linked here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/riah_fiah_/list/CJVIMJ2QRCWB?linkCode=spc&tag=ryandawnholla-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.CJVIMJ2QRCWB⁠

If you want to learn more about Marty Solomon's podcast and ministry, you can find him here:

⁠https://www.martysolomon.com/⁠

Thanks for listening!

On this episode, we will talk about the pressure to put marriage (and married people) on a pedestal and how this idolatry is to the detriment of our friendships, communal interactions, and even our marriages. With the help of our special guest, we will reimagine what true community (no matter our relationship status) can look like and how this new vision can bring healing. Join us in welcoming Dr. Kutter Callaway, host of the @ct_mag podcast “Be Afraid” and author of “Breaking the Marriage Idol: Reconstructing our Cultural and Spiritual Norms.”

To order his book, visit my amazon storefront here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/riah_fiah_/list/CJVIMJ2QRCWB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfriah_fiah__EGCN0RADF8FPHJG8T8SF

For more information on Dr. Kutter Callaway, you can visit his website here:

https://www.kuttercallaway.com/

His podcast, "Be Afraid," which touches on the intersections of theology and the horror film genre can be found here:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/be-afraid/

Heartbreak and suffering often bring us to question "What's next?" and even "God, do you have a plan for my life?"

Ida's story of learning to discern the voice of God will truly inspire us to face these questions with faith and determination.

If you are inspired by Ida's story, follow @homekitchenatl on Facebook and Instagram!

Episode 1: Waiting Well with Tawina McNeely

Our special guest is someone seasoned in waiting FAITHFULLY on God. As she shares vulnerably about her personal experiences waiting for a green card, getting into nursing school, and trying to conceive, Tawina reminds us of the importance of anchoring ourselves in the word of God.

On this episode, we will explore the definition of “seasons of waiting,” the consequences of rushing God’s plans for our lives, the temptation to make God’s promises our god, and the challenge of comparing our blessings to the blessings of those around us. Come join me in learning how to #WaitWell from Tawina !

If you would like to support this podcast, please share this episode with someone you know! This podcast is fully funded by our host. To help us keep making episodes like these, consider sending some "coffee money" on venmo: @riah_fiah_

Thanks for listening! We will see you next week!

Summary:

Holy Heartbreak Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Ryan Dawn, a theology student at Fuller Theological Seminary. Ryan started the podcast after experiencing a long season of suffering and struggling to find resources that addressed suffering in the midst of it. The podcast aims to provide a space for honest conversations about suffering and navigating it faithfully. The episodes cover various topics related to heartbreak, waiting, prayer, loss, and more. The podcast relies heavily on scripture and features guests who share their stories and wisdom. The goal is to help listeners navigate seasons of suffering and grow in their relationship with God.

Special Thanks To:

Special thanks to Morgan Holland for the Holy Heartbreak Podcast logo. You can follow her on Instagram @morgie_made.

Special thanks to Marco Austria for all podcast music. You can find him on Instagram @marcoaustriamusic.

Takeaways:

• Holy Heartbreak Podcast is a resource for those navigating seasons of suffering and heartbreak.

• The podcast provides a space for honest conversations about suffering and addresses topics like waiting, prayer, singleness, loss, and health challenges.

• The episodes rely heavily on scripture and feature guests who share their stories and wisdom.

• The goal of the podcast is to help listeners navigate suffering faithfully and grow in their relationship with God.

Keywords

Holy Heartbreak Podcast, suffering, heartbreak, waiting, prayer, singleness, loss, health challenges, navigating suffering, relationship with God