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Episode 195-Is It Wrong to Be Disappointed with God? And What Happens When We Go Silent

Feb 8, 2026 · 18m 27s
Episode 195-Is It Wrong to Be Disappointed with God? And What Happens When We Go Silent
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Is It Wrong to Be Disappointed with God? Have you ever felt disappointed with God, but weren’t sure you were allowed to admit it? In this episode, I create space...

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Is It Wrong to Be Disappointed with God?
Have you ever felt disappointed with God, but weren’t sure you were allowed to admit it? In this episode, I create space for an honest conversation that many faithful leaders carry quietly. Not because they stopped loving God, but because disappointment made honesty feel unsafe. Drawing from the parable of the prodigal son, I explore the two forms of silence that distance us from intimacy with God. One that leaves, and one that stays, but refuses joy.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
  • Why disappointment doesn’t mean a lack of faith
  • How silence quietly replaces intimacy
  • The “older brother” posture that many faithful leaders live in
  • Why God pursues us even when we’ve withdrawn our hearts
  • How honest prayer restores closeness without performance
This conversation is an invitation to stop performing spiritual maturity and return to a real, honest connection with God. God doesn’t need polished prayers.
He wants your real heart.

 ✨ A Gentle Invitation
If this episode stirred something in you, you’re welcome to visit the Vibrant Living Circle as a guest. It’s a supportive space for leaders who want to remain in a relationship with God without pretending, performing, or rushing healing. Consider this a gift, simply a place to listen, reflect, and see if it feels supportive for you.
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Author Donna Tashjian
Organization Donna Tashjian
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