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E900 | Why Did God Let This Happen?

John Eldredge
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We conclude this three-part series with the biggest question of all: What do we do when we feel that God has betrayed us? John, Blaine, and Allen reveal how the enemy wants us to embrace the lie that God can't be trusted—the same tactic he used with Adam and Eve in Eden. Discover why it's essential to remember the issue isn't taking place in a neutral environment, how that affects our interpretation of the betrayal, and a surprisingly helpful practice for restoring union with God.


Show Notes: The first two episodes of this series can be found here: Part 1 ( https://wildatheart.org/podcasts/wild-at-heart/e898-when-youre-betrayed/ ), Part 2 ( https://wildatheart.org/podcasts/wild-at-heart/e899-betrayal-by-others/ ). The books referenced are God on Mute by Pete Greig and Experience Jesus. Really by John Eldredge. Watch the Silence and Persistence conversation with Tyler Staton and Pete Greig at youtube.com/watch?v=XDT3AYdNjnY. The Ignatian Practices podcast (August 24, 2026) can be found here ( https://wildatheart.org/podcasts/wild-at-heart/e890-homecoming-replenish-session-4-ignatian-practices/ ).

Keywords: betrayal, relationship, Christianity, hurt
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