Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and Terra14 Mar 2023

Episode 172: Theology of Suffering & Spiritual Formation with Bo Stern-Brady

Today we are going to talk about moving through suffering and loss and finding meaning in life - the deep waters. With Bo Stern-Brady as my guest, I know you will find some gold in the midst of this conversation. Bo is the author of Beautiful Battlefields, When Holidays Hurt and Ruthless. She has been a pastor for a few decades and speaks nationally. She’s a mom, step-mom, and a grandma. Jeff and I have been through some deep waters of suffering lately, and after spending two decades helping people grieve and heal from the losses of this life, the theology of suffering never gets old. I love this conversation because Bo, a wise sage for today, gets honest about her own niave views of suffering until her first husband was diagnosed with ALS and then passed away leaving her to raise her children as a single-mom. Nothing brings us face to face with Jesus like suffering. Bo and I talk about the ways we fight suffering, try to control it, and what myths we need to let go of in the midst. Bo shares insights about the greatest temptations people face when they are suffering, tips for suffering well, and how to walk alongside a friend or loved one who is going through a season of deep loss.

Bo reminds us that no matter why we have suffering - because of our own choices or the brokenness of this world - the question is not about "why" did this happen but "how" can we let it uncover more of our truest identity. In addition to suffering, Bo talks about leadership and spirtual formation and what every human being needs at the core of their existence. Listen in friends. This episode is one you'll want to play on repeat. And, will you do us a favor and share with a friend who is suffering and needs a word of hope today? This won't be trite. But like a balm for the soul. As always, leave a review! It helps us meet new listeners along the way.

To connect with Bo Stern-Brady, visit:

ONLINE -

bostern.com

SOCIAL -

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bstern?fref=ts

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Bostern

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bosternbrady/

BOOKS -

Beautiful Battlefields

Ruthless

When Holidays Hurt

OTHER -

Writer for the SoulSpace app

Founder of She-ology

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Until next time, be the leader you would follow!

Grateful for you,

Jeff & Terra

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https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/

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https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses

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Dear Mattsons

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l

Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters

http://cpguides.org

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