Bryan Loritts Podcast
Disobedient God: Faith in Seasons of Disappointment | Exodus 32
May 31, 2023
This podcast explores the theme of disappointment in relation to one's faith in God. It discusses the feeling of disappointment when our expectations are not aligned with our real-time experiences, the danger of idolatry when we are let down by God, and the concept of finding strength and joy in seasons of disappointment.
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Quick takeaways
- Disappointment can lead to idolatry, as seen in the example of Israel creating a golden calf in the Exodus story.
- God's ways are not always aligned with human reasoning, and faith requires trust even in times of disappointment.
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Disappointment and Idolatry
The podcast explores how disappointment often leads to idolatry. Using the example of Israel in the Exodus story, the episode highlights how their disappointment with the delayed return of Moses led them to create a golden calf, an idol, to replace their leader. The episode emphasizes that disappointment can reveal the idols of our hearts and encourages listeners to recognize and resist the temptation to turn to idols in times of disappointment.
