Hope + Help for Overcoming Bitterness with Steve Viars

Hope + Help Podcast

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Steve Viars about his book, Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is "bitterness" and how can we define it from a biblical perspective? • What does it mean that “Bitterness is not first a response—it is first a reality"? • What is the "power of bitter lament?" • Is there a place for "bitter tears" in the life of a believer? What does God's Word say about this reality? • What does bitterness have to do with the desires of a person's heart? • What are a few key biblical principals to keep in mind as we seek to overcome bitterness with God's help? • What does "courageous faith" have to do with melting away the bitterness in our hearts? View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/overcoming-bitterness-steve-viars The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.