Ep. 229: on Pastoral Lament

How important is lament for pastoral ministry? What are categories of lament a pastor faces? How can pastors engage in the work of lament?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

(02:16) Biblical framework for lament

(08:42) Categories of pastoral lament: church members leaving

(12:58) Categories of pastoral lament: Shepherding through tragedy

(17:18) Categories of pastoral lament: Feeling ineffective in ministry

(20:33) Categories of pastoral lament: Limitations in ministry

(22:58) Categories of pastoral lament: state of the church and the world

(26:38) Engaging lament: taking it to the Lord

(29:01) Engaging lament: taking it to another person

(30:27) Engaging lament: public expression

(31:17) Engaging lament: model it before your people

(32:49) Final word and prayer

Sean CorserOctober 17, 2023LamentComment