#thoughts and prayers

Season 4, Episode 17
Series: What Even is That?
Episode: #thoughts and prayers

How often do you reflect on the meaning of what you say? In this first episode of a 2 part series on common Christian phrases, Lily and Amanda talk through the phrase 'thoughts and prayers', and how the Bible teaches us to care for one another through grief.

Host: Lily

Contributor: Amanda

Show Notes:

Books on grief/supporting others through grief:
- Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God by Eric Ortlund
- Someone I Know Is Grieving: Responding with Humility and Compassion by Edward T. Welch
- What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts) by Nancy Guthrie
- Every Moment Holy Vol. II by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
- Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy - Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop

Bible References in the episode:
- Romans 12:15
- Job 2:11-13
- John 11:1-45

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