Paul VanderKlay's Podcast The Prophet that Couldn't be Broken tells the Captives to Bless the City that Shouldn't be Blessed
Dec 7, 2025
Explore the profound themes of privilege versus rootedness through a Kenyan woman's experiences. Dive into the historical context of Jeremiah amid turmoil and exile, revealing how wealth doesn't guarantee happiness. Discover Jeremiah’s surprising call to bless a pagan city and the prophetic promise of restoration after 70 years. Reflect on longing that points beyond this world, connecting Jeremiah's mission to Jesus’ vocation. Ultimately, it’s a journey of hope, trust, and God's desire for us in our own times of instability.
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Privilege Can Produce Rootlessness
- Paul Vanderklay shares a story about a Kenyan woman, Womboi, whose global education left her feeling rootless despite privileges.
- The anecdote illustrates how material opportunity and mobility can undermine belonging and rootedness.
Material Comfort Doesn’t Cure Restlessness
- Paul argues that humans remain restless even when materially secure, unlike an alligator fed daily in a pond.
- He connects this restlessness to a deeper desire that C.S. Lewis and Augustine interpret as a longing for God.
Prophecy Amid Rapid Political Upheaval
- Jeremiah prophesied across rapid political reversals and witnessed Judah's collapse over a century.
- His long ministry shows prophecy operating amid shifting empires and repeated national failure.
