What Do We Do In Times of Disillusionment?When in seasons of pain or when we’ve lost things we thought we were sure of, it can feel as though we’ve been plunged into spiritual darkness. Today, a powerful talk with author and mentor, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole about how even though these times are scary and painful, the night is actually a normal part of God’s plan to help us grow.I’ve learned so much from Dr. Chole, and I’m grateful to have her spend this time with us today. You’ll be blessed and encouraged by her and her powerful new book, The Night is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain.Episode transcript is available by clicking here. (Note: transcript is computer-generated and will contain spelling errors) (Adapted from Season 8, Episode 33 for Throwback Thursday)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Leave a comment or question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" Episode at this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/drleewarrenMusic by Needtobreathe and Ellie Holcomb(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513)

(00:02) - Introduction to the book "The Night is Normal"
(08:03) - God's ability to make a way in difficult situations
(11:34) - Introduction to Dr. Alicia Britt Scholey's new book
(14:16) - Discussion on Dr. Alicia Britt Scholey's previous books
(16:48) - The concept of the iceberg principle in Dr. Alicia Britt Scholey's work
(21:03) - The Night Is Normal: Embracing Darkness and Finding Blessings
(25:53) - Doubt as a Growing Pain of Faith
(30:58) - Faith in the Ashes: Honesty with God
(33:31) - Facing God with Pain: Forging Purified Love
(37:46) - The Dark Night of the Soul
(41:10) - Winter Seasons of Faith
(45:12) - Surrendering to Seasons of Purified Love
(48:43) - Navigating Disillusionment and the Dark Night of the Soul
(59:05) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book