The Dark Night of the Soul
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Have you ever wished you were never born? Overcome by suffering, Job cursed the day of his birth. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on this passage, teaching that there is hope for us even when we come to the brink of despair. Request Derek Thomas' video teaching series on the book of Job with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, plus digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Released on 12 Aug 2026
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