70. What is Anger? A Biblical and Practical View | Anger Series

In the first episode of this multi-part anger series, we begin by examining what anger actually is and why it requires careful attention. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding anger as a real and powerful emotion—one that Scripture repeatedly warns us to handle wisely.

In this episode, we explore:

• What anger is and how it functions emotionally and physically
• The different ways people express anger, including explosive reactions, passive aggression, and emotional shutdown
• Common causes of anger such as past hurt, boundary violations, injustice, unmet expectations, feeling misunderstood, and loss of control
• How anger can serve as a signal pointing to deeper issues, while also creating increased vulnerability to sin
• What the Bible reveals about anger through Hebrew word pictures 
• God’s warning to Cain in Genesis and how anger can become a place where sin seeks opportunity

This episode emphasizes an important biblical truth: feeling anger does not equal sin, but anger places us in a spiritually vulnerable position that requires awareness and intentional response. Listeners are invited to reflect on God’s question, “Why are you angry?”, and begin identifying their own anger patterns as the series unfolds.

This episode is designed to build understanding, not offer quick fixes. It sets a biblical and psychological foundation for learning how to recognize anger, take it seriously, and approach it in a way that honors God.