Most church leaders and youth workers overlook the profound power of lament — but what if embracing sadness could transform your ministry and deepen kids’ faith?
In this episode, Liz Edrington, the associate director of care at McLean Presbyterian Church and author of Anxiety: Finding the Better Story a Devotional for Teens, shares practical strategies for creating space for grief, lament, and joy within youth ministry. From understanding how Jesus himself weeps with us to using Psalms as a tool for emotional honesty, Liz reveals how embracing our human brokenness not only models Christ’s compassion but also invites God's healing in real, tangible ways.