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b"Have you felt far from God? Do you find yourself wondering what in the world God is doing amidst all that is hard? I would argue that a dark night of the soul is a healthy response to pain, brokenness, or suffering. We need to create space for these seasons of wrestling with God\\u2014not try to shove them aside or stigmatize them.\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, here\\u2019s what we cover:\\n1. What is a dark night of the soul? (4:09)\\n2. How is it different from depression? (6:55)\\n3. Why does God allow us to feel far from Him at times? (19:16)\\n4. How these seasons help us grow closer to each other (33:07)\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nTo start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life visit nutrisense.com/bestofyou and get $30 off your first month and one month of board certified nutritionist support.\\nGet 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 75: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress & Anxiety\\u2014How to Transform Your Mind Through the Power of Prayer\\nEpisode 76: When Self-Help Isn\\u2019t Enough\\u2014Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith\\nEpisode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing\\u2014Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning\\nEpisode 47: Spiritual Bypassing vs. Embodied Faith & How Not to Harm Those Who Are Hurting, Including Yourself\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"