Episode 19

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6th Apr 2023

Jesus Screamed Why, Too

Have you ever yelled "Why?" into the unresponsive cosmos?

It's humankind's universal response to tragedy. "Why?!"

The question erupts from fractured souls every day, only to be met with silence.

On the cross of crucifixion, one of the most excruciating forms of death ever devised by man, the God-Man, Jesus, screamed this into the air. Not because God had turned his back on his beloved son. Nothing in Scripture supports that idea. Everything in Scripture opposes that belief.

Rather, God remained silent because silence is one of the bloodiest battle fields in the war between good and evil. It is on this battle field we wield the most powerful force God gave us -- the ability to choose.

Mature courageous faith only comes after it has fought "Why?" on the field of silence.

Today's episode is a departure from the normal style. After a brief introduction, there's a story penned during one of my own agonizing times of wailing, "Why?"

May you find strength in your own times of "Why," to make the same choice modeled by Jesus.

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You want to be the best possible person, parent, or spouse. Yet sometimes it can be confusing how to do this. The "Godly Impact" podcast helps you grow your good intentions into godly impact. Your good intentions are like seeds that need soil, water, and sunshine. You will cultivate rich soil by learning how God designed people through Biblical principles and modern research. You will discover good insights on how to apply this knowledge to your specific situations.
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Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.