This is the conclusion of my four-part series exploring Dr. Frank Woggon's book The Empathic God. In parts 1, 2 , and 3 ,of this series, I dove into the need to discover a Gospel that addresses pain and suffering, and the good news for not only guilt but also for shame. This book, as an exploration of a clinical pastoral search for good news, is an incredibly helpful guide for discovering God’s empathic presence in our pain. It is challenging and beautiful!In this conversation, Frank and I explore how his work as a pastor and chaplain inspired this book. We explore the themes of empathy in relation to the life and death of Jesus, emphasizing the therapeutic aspects of the Jesus event. Frank discusses the prevalence of violence in society and his struggle to reconcile the concept of a violent God with the idea of redemption.
If you want to interact with Frank’s work, you can connect with him through his website.
