Steve Brown | Laughter and Lament | Steve Brown, Etc. LIVE | Key Life

You know about laughter. And you sure know about lament. But did you know they go together? This week, Steve and the gang talk about finding joy in the tears in a special first-ever live version of the show. Steve's new book is called "Laughter and Lament: The Radical Freedom of Joy & Sorrow" https://www.KeyLife.org/LaughterAndLament - @New Growth Press

🗝️ Have you ever truly lamented? Did you find Jesus there? Share your thoughts in the Comments. 🗝️

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00:00 - Intro
04:02 - Meet this week's guest... Steve Brown - live from @Orangewood Church
05:55 - What inspired Steve to write his new book, "Laughter and Lament: The Radical Freedom of Joy & Sorrow"
08:52 - The book's two connections to the late Jack Miller
10:21 - The one 'oops' of writing "Laughter and Lament"
11:03 - How much money does Steve make from his books?
13:31 - The problem with denial – and what to do instead
17:04 - Jesus says "If you go there into the dark, I'll go with you."
18:18 - "I hate this... but I'm okay with it."
19:40 - Real men don't cry?
22:28 - Steve on Henri Nouwen
24:21 - The sermon Steve couldn't get through
25:55 - What does it mean to "grow flowers in hell"?
31:10 - What keeps us from feeling like it's okay to lament?
32:29 - The remarkable story of Steve's friend, Kent Keller (and one hilarious anecdote)
37:37 - Steve's closing thoughts
40:15 - Next week's guest is...

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