Approaching Prayer in Times of Grief

In this episode, the podcast addresses the practical and theological aspects of prayer during times of grief. Joanna from Connecticut, USA, seeks advice on how to approach prayer after the unexpected loss of her father. She experiences doubt and feels that her grief is selfish and unimportant compared to the suffering in the world. Tom Wright reassures Joanna that her broken heart is not selfish or unimportant to God. He emphasizes that God specializes in broken hearts and understands grief. Wright suggests inhabiting stories of Jesus' sorrow and grief, such as the Garden of Gethsemane, as a way to enter prayer. He also encourages reading and meditating on Psalms to find comfort and connection with God.