059 The Psalms as a Guide to Joy, Sadness, and Anger (with Dr. David Taylor)

Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

What if the Psalms aren't just old religious poetry, but guideposts for our everyday struggles and wounds? What if the Psalms are a pathway into the presence of God through the all too human emotions of joy, sadness, and even anger?
Join Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw for a conversation with David Taylor, associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, as we explore the relevance of the Psalms and his book, Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life.
Together, we unpack the Psalms of Praise and the counterintuitive nature of joy, as well as how to find solace in the presence of those who are glad to be with us amidst life's challenges. Then, we venture into the world of Psalms of Lament, learning how they teach us to name our pain and grant us permission to be honest with God in our prayers and laments. Then we end by talking about the angry Psalms, the imprecatory Psalm.
As we delve deeper into the life of faith and the Psalms, we discuss their ability to move us beyond our attachment histories and emotions, fostering a more profound connection with God.

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Chapters

1. 059 The Psalms as a Guide to Joy, Sadness, and Anger (with Dr. David Taylor) (00:00:00)

2. Psalms as Life Guide (00:00:05)

3. Why Read the Psalms? (00:02:30)

4. God at the Center of Life in the Psalms (00:07:47)

5. The Role of Joy and Rejoicing in Life (00:12:22)

6. The Role of Lament in Life (00:20:32)

7. Encountering God Through the Psalms (00:22:33)

8. What about the Angry Psalms? (00:27:05)