208: James Prescott and Processing Grief Well

James Prescott is an author, podcaster, and Twitter boss (he’s always thought-provoking which I admire a great deal). Today, James shares the story of the trauma and grief he suffered by his mother’s sudden hospitalization as a child. When she returned to the family, her faith strengthened his but when she died years later, James began to ask God some questions. James shares his contemplative journey and why he started the Poema podcast. His story reminds us that it’s okay to ask God questions because He often uses them to mature us into his image.

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Stories James shared:

The season of grief as we endure a pandemic
The two responses to grief
Growing up in a Christian family in the Methodist
The moment his mom woke up after a coma
Being more interested in Jesus after his mom’s injury
Making a decision at 15 to follow Jesus
Growing in discipleship as a college student
Questioning God after his mom died
Finding a new community that allowed him to ask his questions
His changing theological beliefs
Finding a more contemplative expression of his faith
The transcendent moment during a Taizé service
Starting his podcast Poema

Great quotes from James:

This God I believe in is not big enough for me.

I changed how I believe as much as what I believe because how you believe is really important.

Sometimes you can be in pain and not know it

You are not alone. Whatever is going on in your life, you are not alone.

Resources we shared:

Connect with James on Twitter or his website
NOOMA Complete Collection
The Sabbath (FSG Classics) by Abraham Heschel

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