On this episode of Raising Fatherless Kids, Lori welcomes Mark Vroegop, president of The Gospel Coalition and author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, and Waiting Isn’t a Waste. Together, they have a meaningful conversation about grief, suffering, and the biblical practice of lament.

After walking through the heartbreaking loss of a stillborn daughter, Mark began to study what Scripture teaches about crying out to God in pain while continuing to trust Him. In this episode, he explains what lament is, why it matters for grieving mothers and fatherless children, and how the Psalms give us language for sorrow, questions, and hope.

If you are navigating grief, unanswered questions, or helping your children process loss, this conversation will remind you that God welcomes your tears, hears your prayers, and can be trusted even in the middle of deep pain.

Key Takeaways

Understanding Lament: A prayer in pain that leads to trust

Teaching children to bring their grief to God

Trusting God when life does not make sense

Finding hope in the middle of sorrow

Resources Mentioned

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal by Mark Vroegop

Waiting Isn’t a Waste by Mark Vroegop

The Moon Is Always Round by Jonathan Gibson

Scripture Referenced: Psalm 13, Psalm 55, Psalm 77, Lamentations chapter 3

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