Over the years, I have invested much time and concerted effort searching, reading, and applying myself in order to understand the reasons for the pain and suffering I endured in my formative years. In my most recent iteration of this search I landed at the conclusion that in my creaturely finite-ness there will always be unresolved questions and a deep sense that there is something more (than what meets my eye). Then I discovered Dr Talbot's podcast which has helped me to break down anew and reshape my understanding of this problem of pain -- allowing me to unearth some of my faulty theology and presumptions about what constitutes the good life. Having listened to the podcasts I recognize now that the settled happiness and security that I long for can point me to and reflect a greater reality than my present one, creating a deeper communion and dependence on God. These longings will one day be fulfilled but for the moment, adopting, as C.S. Lewis put it, an attitude of "cheerful insecurity" may be just the ticket. I am grateful for this podcast and usually listen to each of the episodes several times. I expectantly await each new episode. Thank you, Dr Talbot.
