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The Bill Arnold ShowLamenting is life-giving – Mark VroegopHow do we restore the lost art of lament and wrestle with grief and suffering well? Author Mark Vroegop joins Bill to discuss how we can turn our complaints to trust, sharing from his book "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
2026-02-1050 minThe Bill Arnold ShowLamenting is life-giving – Mark VroegopHow do we restore the lost art of lament and wrestle with grief and suffering well? Author Mark Vroegop joins Bill to discuss how we can turn our complaints to trust, sharing from his book "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
2026-02-1050 min
Working with Dan DorianiMark Vroegop, President of The Gospel CoalitionWhat does faithful leadership look like when navigating organizational turbulence? In this episode, Dan sits down with pastor, author, and current president of The Gospel Coalition Mark Vroegop to explore the hard-won lessons that emerge from leading through difficulty.Mark brings a rare combination of perspectives: from shepherding College Park Church in Indianapolis through seasons of growth and transition to now leading one of the most influential evangelical organizations in North America. Together, Dan and Mark reflect on what they've discovered about leadership when the path forward isn't clear.
2026-01-2149 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 355 - The Most Obvious Gap in the Church No One Talks About | Mark VroegopJoin host Justin Forman as he sits down with Mark Vroegop, President of The Gospel Coalition, for a timely conversation about the growing but often disconnected faith and work movement. Mark brings a rare dual perspective—thirty years of pastoral ministry combined with deep understanding of entrepreneurial leadership—to address why two of society's most driven groups struggle to connect.This episode tackles the practical barriers keeping pastors and entrepreneurs apart, explores how lament and waiting can transform both business loss and leadership pressure, and offers concrete steps for churches ready to empower their entrepreneurial members beyond "park...
2025-12-1641 minKFM On DemandFaith Driven Entrepreneur - Episode 355 - The Most Obvious Gap in the Church No One Talks About | Mark VroegopJoin host Justin Forman as he sits down with Mark Vroegop, President of The Gospel Coalition, for a timely conversation about the growing but often disconnected faith and work movement. Mark brings a rare dual perspective—thirty years of pastoral ministry combined with deep understanding of entrepreneurial leadership—to address why two of society's most driven groups struggle to connect.This episode tackles the practical barriers keeping pastors and entrepreneurs apart, explores how lament and waiting can transform both business loss and leadership pressure, and offers concrete steps for churches ready to empower their entrepreneurial members beyond "park...
2025-12-1641 min
The Gospel Shaped Family PodcastDiscipling Children in a Secularized World: A Conversation with John Piper, Mark Vroegop, David Michael, and Josh MulvihillHow do we raise children who love God in a culture that no longer acknowledges Him? In this special episode recorded at The Gospel Coalition’s annual Conference, Dr. Josh Mulvihill joins John Piper, Mark Vroegop, and David Michael for a rich conversation about family discipleship in a secular age.
Together, they discuss how secularism shapes the way our children think and how parents and churches can counter that influence by modeling authentic faith, cultivating joy in God, and keeping the Bible at the center of daily life. From practical parenting advice to heartfelt stories of...
2025-12-0459 min
TGC PodcastReconciled Together: Mark Vroegop on Eph. 2:11–12In this plenary talk from TGC25, Mark Vroegop teaches from Ephesians 2:11-22. He talks about the compelling need to remember our redemption and its results, to understand how our vertical reconciliation to God effects our horizontal reconciliation with each other. In response, Vroegop calls for the church to embody the unity and diversity that is foretold in Revelation 7. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-11-2142 min
Faith Radio On DemandFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19Your Network of PraiseFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19KHCB On DemandFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19The Journey On DemandFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19WOAY PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19Programs And PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19Life Changing RadioFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19WDAC Podcasts HomepageFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19The Word On DemandFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19CIAM RadioFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19FamilyLife Today®How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19WPGM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19Word RadioFamilyLife Today® - How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life - Mark VroegopAre you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more...
2025-08-141h 19Word RadioFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minKFM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minWPEL On DemandFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minCIAM RadioFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minFamilyLife Today®Prayer Didn’t Fix My Depression—At Least Not at First | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “theology of sorrow” and why sadness...
2025-07-2930 minYour Network of PraiseFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minJoy 620 PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minWOAY PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minHOPE 94.5 Podcasts HomepageFamilyLife Today® - How to Process Grief and Depression with Hope in God | Mark Vroegop & Christine ChappellAre you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? In this powerful FamilyLife Today episode, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with pastor and author Mark Vroegop (”Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) and biblical counselor Christine Chappell (“Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood”) to explore the biblical practice of lament. Discover how lament is more than just complaint – it’s a prayer language that moves you towards deeper trust in God, even in the midst of profound sorrow. Mark and Christine share insights from their own experiences and ministries, emphasizing the importance of a “”theology of sorrow”” and why sadness is a...
2025-07-2930 minFamilyLife Today®Why Waiting is ESSENTIAL for Your Faith and Marriage | Mark VroegopAre you tired of waiting? Feeling impatient with life's delays? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Pastor and author Mark Vroegop to explore the profound truth that "Waiting Isn't a Waste."Mark, author of the powerful book Waiting Isn't a Waste, shares deeply personal stories and biblical wisdom to reframe our perspective on those frustrating "gap moments" between our current reality and our desired outcomes. Discover why waiting isn't a passive state, but a divinely designed process to cultivate dependence on God and foster profound...
2025-06-241h 04CIAM RadioFamilyLife Today® - Why Waiting is ESSENTIAL for Your Faith and Marriage | Mark VroegopAre you tired of waiting? Feeling impatient with life's delays? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Pastor and author Mark Vroegop to explore the profound truth that "Waiting Isn't a Waste."Mark, author of the powerful book Waiting Isn't a Waste, shares deeply personal stories and biblical wisdom to reframe our perspective on those frustrating "gap moments" between our current reality and our desired outcomes. Discover why waiting isn't a passive state, but a divinely designed process to cultivate dependence on God and foster profound...
2025-06-241h 04WOAY PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - Why Waiting is ESSENTIAL for Your Faith and Marriage | Mark VroegopAre you tired of waiting? Feeling impatient with life's delays? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Pastor and author Mark Vroegop to explore the profound truth that "Waiting Isn't a Waste."Mark, author of the powerful book Waiting Isn't a Waste, shares deeply personal stories and biblical wisdom to reframe our perspective on those frustrating "gap moments" between our current reality and our desired outcomes. Discover why waiting isn't a passive state, but a divinely designed process to cultivate dependence on God and foster profound...
2025-06-241h 04KFM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Why Waiting is ESSENTIAL for Your Faith and Marriage | Mark VroegopAre you tired of waiting? Feeling impatient with life's delays? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Pastor and author Mark Vroegop to explore the profound truth that "Waiting Isn't a Waste."Mark, author of the powerful book Waiting Isn't a Waste, shares deeply personal stories and biblical wisdom to reframe our perspective on those frustrating "gap moments" between our current reality and our desired outcomes. Discover why waiting isn't a passive state, but a divinely designed process to cultivate dependence on God and foster profound...
2025-06-241h 04
Speak The TruthEP. 169 Waiting isn't a Waste W/Author Mark Vroegop - Embracing the Spiritual Discipline of Waiting on the LordIn this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' Michael engages in a profound discussion with Mark Vroegop about his latest book, 'Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God and the Uncertainties of Life.' Vroegop explains his motivation behind writing the book, emphasizing his struggle with waiting and the spiritual growth that comes from it. The conversation touches on the biblical importance of waiting, its role as a spiritual discipline, and how it can transform frustrating life gaps into opportunities for deeper faith. They also explore the idea of intentional waiting and how it...
2025-06-0716 min
The Soul Care Matters PodcastWaiting Isn't a Waste with Mark VroegopThis is the second episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues. In today's episode Mark Vroegop, Pastor and President of the Gospel Coalition chats with Ryan about his experiences with waiting and how he has learned to embrace them in a way that teaches him more about Jesus. Get your copy of...
2025-03-2726 min
The Russell Moore ShowLife, Leadership, and Lament: A Conversation with Mark Vroegop“ It may not be until the new heavens and the new earth, but we’re eventually going to know that God had goodness that was behind the dark clouds of our lives.”So says Mark Vroegop, newly appointed president of The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, during his conversation with Russell Moore. Moore and Vroegop talk about the ways TGC has evolved since its founding through leaders such as Tim Keller and Don Carson. They talk about the nature of belief, how trust in Jesus alters our understanding of who we a...
2025-03-2654 min
Conversations with CounsellorsEp. 3 - Mark VroegopIn this episode, we talk with Mark Vroegop about his experiences in pastoral ministry and recent appointment as President of TGC. He also shares with us the personal story that led to the writing of his book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament.
2025-02-2641 min
The Nothing Is Wasted PodcastEpisode 365 - Waiting Isn’t a Waste with Mark VroegopHow do we navigate those long and difficult seasons of waiting? What do we do when we don't know what to do or how to move forward in life?Author and pastor Mark Vroegop doesn't love waiting. But it has been in those moments when life wasn't going as expected or plans weren't unfolding as he anticipated that he experienced a different kind of connection with God. Learning to wait, he says, is a crucial part of every believer's spiritual journey. As he studied what the Bible has to say about waiting and as he waited for things...
2025-02-2052 minTGC PodcastLigon Duncan Interviews New TGC President Mark VroegopIn this special episode, Ligon Duncan sits down with Mark Vroegop, the new president of The Gospel Coalition, to discuss his journey of faith, pastoral ministry, and vision for TGC's future. Hear Mark's testimony, the personal trials that shaped him, and the passion driving his commitment to serve pastors, churches, and believers around the world.Mark shares his thoughts on:TGC’s role in supporting the local churchChallenges and opportunities facing the church todayThe importance of cultural apologeticsHis vision for TGC’s next chapterHow he hopes TGC will continue building on the gospel-centered legacy of Tim Kell...
2025-01-1033 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinLearning to Relinquish Control and Lean on Christ While We Wait on the Lord - Mark VroegopTAKEAWAYSEvery person has to discern about when it’s time to wait and when it’s time to moveWaiting confronts our desire for controlWaiting is part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus ChristGaps are meant to remind us that we are NOT God and that we CAN trust Him🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/3RG5kGJWaiting Isn’t a Waste book: https://amzn.to/3UcqTTgCollege Park Chur...
2025-01-0327 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinLearning to Relinquish Control and Lean on Christ While We Wait on the Lord - Mark VroegopTAKEAWAYSEvery person has to discern about when it’s time to wait and when it’s time to moveWaiting confronts our desire for controlWaiting is part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus ChristGaps are meant to remind us that we are NOT God and that we CAN trust Him🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/3RG5kGJWaiting Isn’t a Waste book: https://amzn.to/3UcqTTgCollege Park Chur...
2024-10-2227 min
Depth Podcast219. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy -- Mark Vroegop Have you been walking through hard circumstances and you felt like you just needed to voice those feelings and frustrations to God and maybe even wrestle with him about why you are in these circumstances? Oh friend, I don't know if you realize it, but that is one of the steps of lament. I am so excited to Mark Vroegop on the podcast this week as we focus on what it means to lament. I think sometimes people are confused about this word, so I cannot wait to talk about his book, *Dark...
2024-10-0744 min
Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian BooksWaiting is a Waste, by Mark VroegopToday, Roberta talks to Mark Vroegop about his new book Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life, available from Crossway publishers.Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable PeaceThroughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances―others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than st...
2024-08-3115 min
The Church Around the WorldMark-Vroegop-The-Gospel-CoalitionMark Vroegop, President of The Gospel Coalition, was serving as lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and board member of The Gospel Coalition when he joined Dan Ehrman on the Church Around the World podcast to share insights for leading a growing diverse church and the spiritual challenges that led to writing books on lament and waiting. Church Connect Church Connect - Connect your church to resources from trusted publishers working to unify all people in our faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Receive everyday bulk discounts up to 45% off, free shipping...
2024-08-2600 min
The Ryley Heppner PodcastWaiting Isn't a Waste | Mark VroegopI had the awesome privileged today of getting to talk to pastor and author, Mark Vroegop about his latest book, “Waiting isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life." Our conversation covered, among other things, the motivation for the book, why waiting is both normal and difficult, how it is an opportunity for Christ to shine in and through us, and how waiting can reveal the idolatrous parts of our hearts. Hope you enjoy, that you are encouraged and challenged and that you inspired to go out and grab this book quick!
2024-08-2244 min
The Daily Grace PodcastWaiting Isn’t Wasted w/Mark VroegopWhat are you waiting for? Does your time spent waiting feel like a waste? To many of us, it does! In this episode, Krystal and Shelby interview Mark Vroegop about his new book Waiting Isn’t a Waste. In this thought provoking conversation, Mark challenges the notion that waiting is counterproductive and shows us how God works in the gaps. He shares his own struggles with waiting and gives super practical advice on how to handle seasons of waiting well.
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2024-08-0630 min
The Berean BookclubS3E7 - Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by by Mark VroegopThis episode dives into Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop, where we explore the pattern of lament and its powerful role in guiding us from suffering to praise. We discuss how following this biblical practice not only helps us process pain but also reveals our idols and misplaced trusts. Join us as we wrestle with the challenges of living in a broken world and find hope through the discipline of lament.
2024-07-2600 min
The Crossway PodcastDon't Waste Your Waiting (Mark Vroegop)In this episode, Mark Vroegop encourages Christians to not waste their waiting.Mark Vroegop is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of 'Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “Why Is Making Decisions So Hard?” with Aimee Joseph: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us...
2024-07-0831 min
Textual CommunityMark Vroegop on Waiting & Lament in the Christian LifeIn this episode, I talk with pastor Mark Vroegop about his recent work on patience, waiting, and the Christian life. In our conversation, we also talk about pastoral ministry and the value of serving as a pastor-theologian. The books we discuss in this conversation are Waiting isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life (Crossway) and Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament (Crossway).
Vroegop is Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. College Park Church has an excellent ministry training program called The Residency that offers theological education within the cont...
2024-06-2851 min
Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee WarrenWaiting Isn't a Waste, with Mark VroegopJoin me for an incredible conversation with one of my favorite authors, Mark Vroegop!Mark is the author of one of my all-time favorite books, 2020 ECPA Christian Book of the Year, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. He's back with a powerful new book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. From the publisher:Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable PeaceThroughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting sea...
2024-06-2542 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Waiting on God with Mark VroegopIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop on his latest book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do we seem to have a natural aversion to waiting?
• How do the Scriptures help us build a robust understanding of what "waiting" is?
• What are some unhelpful ways we might respond to situations that require us to wait?
• What are six aspects of waiting that are helpful for believers to reflect deeply upon?
• What are biblical four princi...
2024-06-0333 min
This vs. ThatFrustration vs. Anger - Mark VroegopOn this episode of This vs. That, we talk with with Mark Vroegop about the concepts of frustration and anger. We explore how these emotions are often intertwined, and how they can be both righteous and unrighteous.
Mark shares his experiences at College Park Church in Indianapolis and also provides a glimpse into his personal life. We examine the complexities of these emotions in the context of our faith and our responses to a world marked by sin and brokenness.
We also discuss the balance of asking questions from a place of suffering versus a...
2024-03-2052 min
While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss188 | Mark Vroegop - Our Hearts Are Home ConferenceBack in October, my husband Brad and I had the opportunity to meet Mark Vroegop at the Our Hearts are Home conference in Indianapolis. Mark is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. He and his wife, Sarah, are the parents of four living children, and a daughter, Sylvia, who was stillborn in 2004. He is the author of a book titled “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament”, in which he explores how we can bring our sorrow to God by vocalizing our pain through honest spiritual wrestling. It was a blessing to have the opportu...
2024-01-3145 min
Our Hearts Are Home Podcast — Trusting God in SufferingLearning to Lament — Mark VroegopIn this podcast, we present a recorded message from the fall Our Hearts Are Home conference. It is an incredible message that applies to all of us. Pastor Mark Vroegop teaches about the biblical and historic prayer language of lament. When we encounter suffering, lament offers a way to talk to God about our grief. “Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust.”
One out of three Psalms are lament, so it seems that churches should give attention to this form of prayer. However, most don’t. Mark talks about this reality, and inspires us to imp...
2024-01-3146 min
Counsel for LifeHow lament transforms your pain, Featuring Mark VroegopWhat is lament and why does it matter? Can we as Christians be obedient to rejoice always and still give voice to our deepest struggles and pain? In this episode, pastor and author Mark Vroegop joins us and explains why lament is essential to the Christian life and how it is process-oriented to help us bridge the realities of pain and joy. You will also hear about how his church has put lament into meaningful practice and how it is bringing healing and unity to their church. For more on the the civil rights vision tr...
2023-10-1837 min
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Dark Clouds Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop
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Suffering Is Never For Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot
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Caring for One Another by Edward T...
2023-09-3056 min
Joyful JourneyBiblical Lament — with Mark VroegopGrief is an inescapable part of the human experience. As Christians living in a broken world, sometimes we encounter situations which don’t seem to fit with what we want or expect God to do.
Today, we welcome special guest Mark Vroegop, the author of the book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, to discuss our biblical response to grief and how to lament in line with the teachings of the scriptures.
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Dark Clouds, Deep Mercies - Mark Vroegop
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercies Devotional Journal - M...
2023-03-2445 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Practicing Lament with Mark VroegopIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop about his Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is biblical lament? What are the four major/common components of this kind of prayer?
• What does it mean to "receive the grace of lament?"
• Why are we sometimes reluctant to talk to God about our problems? How might we overcome that apprehension?
• How does Psalm 42 help us to understand the concept of "languishing" and what it looks like to hold conflicting emotions in tension?
• How does practicing lament help...
2022-10-2034 min
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMark VroegopIndianapolis pastor and author Mark Vroegop joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his family's pain that led him to write DARK CLOUDS, DEEP MERCY about biblical lament.Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!
2022-09-2223 min
GroundedTwo Reasons Women Don’t Lament (When They Should), with Mark VroegopWhat can heal our families and churches from the sorrows of the past two years? Could it be lament? Hear more from Pastor Mark Vroegop on Grounded.
2022-06-1300 min
The Deep Thoughts Podcast with Matt ShantzEpisode 64. The Grace of Lament (with Mark Vroegop)Whether he likes it or not, Mark Vroegop has become known as “The Lament Guy.” Matt chats with Mark primarily about the place of prayers of lament in the Christian life and how utilizing this biblical prayer language is a gracious gift. Mark is the author of “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy” and “Weep With Me.”
ABOUT
Mark Vroegop is the Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and is the author of two books: "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament" — which won the Christian Book of the Year award in 2020 — and "Weep With Me: How Lament Opens A Door For Racial...
2022-06-0241 minThe Crossway PodcastHow to Lament After Two Years of Loss (Mark Vroegop)In today's episode, Mark Vroegop considers what it looks like to lament the COVID-19 pandemic—and how that lament can help us heal, both individually and as churches.Mark is the author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament as well as the companion Devotional Journal.Read the full transcript.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!Complete this survey for a fr...
2022-04-1136 min
The Crossway PodcastHow to Lament After Two Years of Loss (Mark Vroegop)In today's episode, Mark Vroegop considers what it looks like to lament the COVID-19 pandemic—and how that lament can help us heal, both individually and as churches. Mark is the author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament as well as the companion Devotional Journal. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
2022-04-1136 min
Get Hooked On A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.Weep with Me by Mark VroegopPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/28761to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Weep with Me
Author: Mark Vroegop
Narrator: Mark Vroegop
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 10-11-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Religious
Publisher's Summary:
Gospel unity creates racial harmony. However, Martin Luther King Jr. once said that the most segregated hour in America is 11 o’clock on Sunday morning. Equipped with the gospel, the church should be the catalyst for reconciliation, yet it continues to ignore immense pain and division.
2021-10-114h 40
The Monday Christian PodcastTMCP 77: What Can We Learn Through Seasons of Lament? [Mark Vroegop]Mark Vroegop has been the Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis since 2008. He previously served as Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Holland, Michigan, from 1996-2008.
Mark and his wife, Sarah, are parents of four living children and a stillborn daughter. They have three adult sons, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, and a Bernedoodle named Stella.
He’s the author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament. He was awarded the 2020 ECPA Christian Book of the Year and New Author Awards. His next book, Weep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Ra...
2021-09-0447 min
In the Word, On the GoEpisode 189: How do I complain to God? Mark Vroegop on Psalm 13:1In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," award-winning author and pastor, Mark Vroegop shares what he has learned about the biblical practice of lament. Commenting on Psalm 13:1, Mark says, "God invites us to continue talking with him when the circumstances of our lives beg the question: 'Are you there? Do you know?'"Special Guest: Mark Vroegop.
2021-08-1110 min
Hole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 82 Take Two: How to Lament with Mark VroegopAs Laurie says, “We’re kind of lament-obsessed around here.”
It’s true. And it made running this episode a second time an easy choice for this series.
Since the first time this episode ran, there is still pain and brokenness in our lives, and we need a place to take it. Cue Mark Vroegop, ushering us to the feet of Jesus with this spiritual practice that truly has revolutionized our lives.
Will you lament with us today?
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“People who know how to lament are comfortable with saying less or nothing. They intuitively have a heart that is oriente...
2021-07-0936 min
The Lydia ProjectTLP Book Club - 01 - Author Interview with Mark VroegopThe Lydia Project's first book club episode is here! Listen in as Tori chats to Mark Vroegop - author of our first book club book, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy - about the devastating loss of his daughter to stillbirth and how he came to learn to embrace the grace of lament.
In the book, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament, Mark explains how lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God’s goodness.
Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God—but it is a neg...
2021-05-0929 min
Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkLament: Embracing Pain on the Path to Healing- Mark Vroegop I mean, it's just so private and so painful and so isolating at so many levels. And that's why I said grief isn't tame, because part of the viciousness of it is its unpredictability. Yeah, something can remind you, something can be a trigger. And it's just it's it's not controllable. It's not tameable. And I think understanding that is actually really helpful INTRO Grief can rob you of language. The feelings are so totalizing, so big and unwieldy. You don’t know when or if the pain will end and the people around you s...
2021-04-2648 minThe Daily Grace PodcastThe Pathway from Heartbreak to Hope with Mark VroegopHeartbreak, deep pain, suffering. We’ve all grieved the brokenness of this world. Yet, some of us wish we knew how to grieve effectively and with hope. As believers, we know we are not exempt from suffering and grief, but if we’re honest, sometimes we have a hard time reconciling our pain and the goodness and sovereignty of God. Can we grieve and trust God? Can we struggle and believe? Can we mourn and rejoice? Yes, we can, and it’s through the practice of lament!
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2021-04-0640 minIn the Word, On the GoEpisode 154: How to Battle Anxiety? Mark Vroegop on Matthew 6:33-34In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Mark Vroegop, discusses Matthew 6:33-34 and the promise of Christ that overpowers anxiety. Mark says, "Jesus says there is a sufficient provision from God for everything you face every day. If you try to pull in problems from tomorrow, you're trying to deal with something for which you've not received supplied grace."Special Guest: Mark Vroegop.
2021-03-2910 min
Footnotes with Foothill ChurchEpisode 24: Lament of Displaced WorshipThe Color Compromise by Jemar TisbyLament Leads to Praise by Mark Vroegop (step by step to Lament)Dare to Hope in God: How to Lament Well by Mark VroegopWeep With Me by Mark VroegopLament of Displaced Worship by Katie DuBranskyCenter my Life by Austin Stone WorshipTurn my eyes upon Jesus lyrics
2021-02-2221 min
EFCA Theology PodcastEpisode 207: The Psalms and Christian Lament with Rev. Mark VroegopIn February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Rev. Mark Vroegop’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Lament.”
Rev. Vroegop serves as Lead Pastor and Elder at College Park Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.
2021-02-1147 min
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureWeep With Me - Lament and Racial Reconciliation (with Mark Vroegop)One of the key element in racial reconciliation is recognizing the experience of minorities in majority cultures. Pastor Mark Vroegop maintains that the practice of lament, both individually and corporately, is an important first step in that process, yet a practice that many Christians are unfamiliar with. Join Sean and Scott for this stimulating conversation about the spiritual discipline of lament. Mark's new book is Weep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation. Mark Vroegop is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of Dark Clouds, Deep Me...
2021-02-0528 min
GroundedA Right Theology of Christian Conflict, with Mark VroegopMark Vroegop tackles the topic of conflict and points to how it can be used as an opportunity for the gospel.
2021-01-1100 min
Life and Books and EverythingDiscerning My Vocation, with Dr. Julius KimIn this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin DeYoung, Collin Hansen, and Justin Taylor are joined by Dr. Julius Kim—President of The Gospel Coalition—to discuss each other’s seminary experiences, issues in evangelicalism, how to discern one’s vocational calling, how to be a better preacher, and, last but not least, which books have been most influential in the life and ministry of Dr. Kim.
This episode of Life and Books and Everything is brought to you by Crossway, a publisher whose goal is to publish gospel-centered, Bible-centered content that will honor our Savior a...
2020-09-021h 04
The AfterwordMark Vroegop and Trillia NewbellFor our third episode, we are excited to welcome Mark Vroegop and Trillia Newbell as our guests. Mark is the Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and is the author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament, which was named the 2020 ECPA Book of the Year. Most recently, he has published Weep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation. Trillia has published several books, including the children's book God's Very Good Idea: A True Story About God's Delightfully Different Family. She is a sought after speaker, and...
2020-07-2854 min
Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9MarksEpisode 132: On Teaching Your Church about Issues Related to Race (with Jeff Brown, James Miles, and Mark Vroegop)Should pastors try to educate their church about issues related to race and racism? If so, how?In this Pastors’ Talk episode, Jonathan Leeman chats with three staff members of College Park Church—Mark Vroegop, Jeff Brown, and James Miles—about what they’ve done, how they’ve done it, and why the journey is worth whatever difficulties it brings.
2020-06-0942 min
The Crossway PodcastA First Step toward Racial Reconciliation (Mark Vroegop)Mark Vroegop discusses the challenge of racial reconciliation and how the biblical practice of lament offers Christians from different backgrounds a common language for productive, God-honoring conversation. He shares from his own experiences walking alongside and learning from minority culture Christians, recounted the time that God opened his eyes to his own blindness while sitting in the office of an African-American pastor, and offered a response to those who wonder if the evangelical church in America will ever make real progress on these issues.
2020-06-0640 minGroundedUnderstanding Biblical Lament with Mark VroegopMark Vroegop has come to a deep understanding of lament after walking through many seasons of grief. Today he’s explaining a biblical definition of “lament”.
2020-04-2700 min
The Nothing Is Wasted PodcastEpisode 99 - Mark VroegopJust about every pastor has preached at least a few sermons on how to go through trials. They can have all the right scriptures, all the best theology, all the best words to encourage and inspire the people they’ve been entrusted with. But what happens when a trial hits the pastor’s life? That’s what Mark Vroegop found himself asking when he and his wife lost their unborn daughter just weeks before she would have been born. As further medical complications made the aftermath of this tragedy even more difficult to navigate, Mark and his wife found themselves in a p...
2020-02-131h 08
United? We PrayLAMENT in Indianapolis, IN (w/ Mark Vroegop)"Can wicked rulers be allied with you, those who frame injustice by statute?" (Psalm 94:20)"Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust." Why is understanding songs of sorrow so important for our thinking about race? Why is lament so important that a third of Psalms are lament? Join Isaac Adams and Mark Vroegop as they answer these questions:What does the Scripture teach about the grace of lament?What is the importance of Christians understanding race? How does understanding the grace of lament apply to the issues of race?...
2019-10-0938 min
Southeastern Audio ArchivesMark Vroegop - Lamenting the Personal Pain of Ministry - Psalm 55Mark Vroegop, Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, preaches on Psalm 55 about how we must not cease talking to God in our pain. Lament psalms teach us this. We must keep talking to Him.
2019-09-1034 min
The Way Home PodcastThe Way Home: Mark Vroegop on the importance of lamentMark Vroegop joins me to talk about lament and how to deal with deep pain in a broken world. Mark is author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy and serves as Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. Show Notes: Book: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Twitter: @markvroegop Website: markvroegop.com
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2019-08-0123 min
The Way Home with Dan DarlingThe Way Home: Mark Vroegop on the importance of lamentMark Vroegop joins me to talk about lament and how to deal with deep pain in a broken world. Mark is author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy and serves as Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis.Show Notes: * Book: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy* Twitter: @markvroegop* Website: markvroegop.com
2019-08-0123 min
Home Row: Just Keep WritingMark Vroegop on Writing & LamentMark's Book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1433561484/jeffmedd-20
Mark's Site: http://markvroegop.com/
Mark's Books: http://markvroegop.com/books/
https://twitter.com/MarkVroegop
https://www.instagram.com/vroegopmark/
My sermons on lament: http://www.makingmuchofjesus.org/sermons/series/learning-to-lament
Resources for lament and suffering: https://jamedders.com/resources-during-suffering-and-lament/
My article at Desiring God on Lament: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/you-cannot-handle-your-pain
Book, Deep Work: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1455586692/jeffmedd-20
https://twitter.com/mrmedders
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2019-07-0932 min
The Crossway PodcastThe Surprising Power of Lament (Mark Vroegop)Mark Vroegop shares his family’s story of loss and grief when confronted with the death of his unborn daughter, recounting how God used that experience to introduce him to the biblical concept of lament—an honest yet faith-filled way of relating to our pain illustrated throughout Scripture.
2019-07-0833 minIn the Word, On the GoEpisode 56: How can I face pain and loss? Mark Vroegop on Lamentations 3:22-23In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Mark Vroegop, discusses Lamentations 3:22-23 and the faithfulness of God's promises even in times of suffering when he seems absent. Mark says, "The grace of Christ never runs out. His kindness always is available. Everyday there is fresh mercy. Because God is sovereign and always keeps his promise."
"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.Special Guest: Mark Vroegop.Sponsored By:New Growth Press
2019-07-0810 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for the Broken-Hearted with Mark VroegopIn this episode of The Hope + Help Project, Christine Chappell interviews author/pastor Mark Vroegop on the topic of his new book, "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy", learning how the God-given language of lament offers the broken-hearted hope and help for life’s sorrowful seasons. During the conversation, Pastor Mark shares his family's personal story of tragic loss, and how lament provided them—and ultimately, his church community—an outlet for their pains to be voiced while placing their trust in God. We talk about the key components of lament, heart-attitude cautions (what lament isn't), and why today's culture has such a hard...
2019-07-0834 min
Journey Through This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop, Joni Tada - ForewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/227105to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
Author: Mark Vroegop, Joni Tada - Foreword
Narrator: Bob Souer
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 05-21-19
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 324 ratings
Genres: Death & Grief
Publisher's Summary:
Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God - but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many Christians today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow. Lament avoids trite answers and quick solutions, progressively...
2019-05-215h 12
Hole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 82: How to Lament with Mark VroegopLament. We've talked about it. We love it. Let's dig deeper than we ever have into it on this episode.
If we don't lament, what kind of people will we be?
Is there a line of honesty with God we shouldn't cross?
How do we really do it?
Pastor and author, Mark Vroegop, guides us through these questions and more with wisdom that can only come from someone who has suffered much, and has found his way out of the darkness by singing the minor key tune of lament.
Hear his story and practical care for...
2019-05-1042 min
Baptist Bulletin PodcastWorship and Lament | Guest: Mark VroegopMike chats with Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, about a variety of issues including pastoral ministry, worship, and lament.
2019-04-2520 min
The Missions ShowWhat Every Missionary Needs to Know About Lament: Mark Vroegop ExplainsLament—though it litters the psalter—is a lost art form in modern evangelicalism. In a culture as torn-apart as ours, it makes sense that engaging grief biblically can open spiritual doors previously shut. Not only that, but embracing the grace of lament can also prepare missionaries and pastors for the pains and losses that often mark the suffering, missional life.
Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, trustee at Cedarville University, and council member of The Gospel Coalition, joins us to discuss his new book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. In this interview, we dive...
2019-04-1540 minThe Missions ShowWhat Every Missionary Needs to Know About Lament: Mark Vroegop ExplainsLament—though it litters the psalter—is a lost art form in modern evangelicalism. In a culture as torn-apart as ours, it makes sense that engaging grief biblically can open spiritual doors previously shut. Not only that, but embracing the grace of lament can also prepare missionaries and pastors for the pains and losses that often mark the suffering, missional life.
Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, trustee at Cedarville University, and council member of The Gospel Coalition, joins us to discuss his new book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. In this interview, we dive...
2019-04-1540 min
The Missions ShowWhat Every Missionary Needs to Know About Lament: Mark Vroegop ExplainsLament—though it litters the psalter—is a lost art form in modern evangelicalism. In a culture as torn-apart as ours, it makes sense that engaging grief biblically can open spiritual doors previously shut. Not only that, but embracing the grace of lament can also prepare missionaries and pastors for the pains and losses that often mark the suffering, missional life.
Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, trustee at Cedarville University, and council member of The Gospel Coalition, joins us to discuss his new book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. In this interview, we dive...
2019-04-1540 minThe Missions ShowWhat Every Missionary Needs to Know About Lament: Mark Vroegop ExplainsLament—though it litters the psalter—is a lost art form in modern evangelicalism. In a culture as torn-apart as ours, it makes sense that engaging grief biblically can open spiritual doors previously shut. Not only that, but embracing the grace of lament can also prepare missionaries and pastors for the pains and losses that often mark the suffering, missional life.
Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, trustee at Cedarville University, and council member of The Gospel Coalition, joins us to discuss his new book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. In this interview, we dive...
2019-04-1540 min
The Missions ShowWhat Every Missionary Needs to Know About Lament: Mark Vroegop ExplainsLament—though it litters the psalter—is a lost art form in modern evangelicalism. In a culture as torn-apart as ours, it makes sense that engaging grief biblically can open spiritual doors previously shut. Not only that, but embracing the grace of lament can also prepare missionaries and pastors for the pains and losses that often mark the suffering, missional life.
Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, trustee at Cedarville University, and council member of The Gospel Coalition, joins us to discuss his new book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. In this interview, we dive...
2019-04-1540 min