The Paul Tripp Podcast 971. How Do I Comfort My Grieving, Angry Son? | Ask Paul Tripp
Nov 14, 2025
A grieving mother grapples with her son's death while her other son wrestles with anger towards God. Paul Tripp explores the nature of grief in a fallen world and discusses how we often seek answers that remain elusive. He emphasizes trusting a loving Father, even when explanations are absent. The conversation highlights two choices in grief: turning towards God's character or away in despair. Paul reassures listeners that the Spirit helps us express our deepest sorrows before the Father, fostering hope amidst pain.
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Why Death Feels So Wrong
- Death is wrenchingly sad because it was not part of God's original plan for creation.
- Its presence reflects a fallen world, not God's punishment or forgetfulness.
Revealed Will Versus Secret Will
- We live between God's revealed will and His secret will, which leaves painful mysteries we can't resolve.
- God's hidden decisions protect us because we could not handle full knowledge of His ways.
A Father's 'No' To Small Children
- Paul recalls telling his young children 'no' and explaining it as a father's loving wisdom.
- He uses that memory to illustrate trusting God's no when we can't understand painful events.