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Protesting God – Is it Kosher? A conversation with Joshua Brumbach | EP 11
Does the God of the Bible allow people to protest Him? Is it okay to vent frustration, hurt, and even anger toward God? Sadly, many people have been hurt and even lost faith because of religious perspectives that discourage or condemn protesting God in any way. In this episode of the Game Changers Forum, we will discuss “protest toward God” with Joshua Brumbach, who has not only dedicated his doctoral studies to this topic but has personally experienced the pain and the reward that comes from wrestling with God.
2.30 Defining what we mean by "protest" concerning God
6.30 Joshua's journey - what led him to deeply engage with the "protesting God" topic?
15.10 Why do we feel guilty about "questioning" or "protesting" God?
20.30 The presence of protest towards God in the Bible
29.10 The presence of protest towards God in Rabbinic Literature
47:45 The problem with responding to pain and protest with dogma
59:00 Thoughts for those who are going through a season of "protest"
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