302. Finding God's Peace in the Dark & Waiting for the Light with Jess Herberger

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George welcomes back author Jess Herberger to discuss her upcoming book release Peace in the Dark: Faithful Practices as We Wait for the Light. Jess shares her journey of discovering the message for her new book, inspired by the often overlooked day of Holy Saturday. They talk about finding peace during dark and uncertain times and Jess reveals the hope and lessons she found in the early disciples' experiences and the importance of community in facing disappointments and trials. They also explore the concept of "holy Saturdays" in our lives and the transformative power of recognizing God's light in the midst of darkness. Jess also shares her forthcoming Lent study in conjunction with her new book, offering listeners an opportunity to join in reading and reflecting together during the Lenten season.

Jessica Herberger is a writer and Bible teacher who delights in connecting faith, history, and human flourishing. She is the author of Break Bread Together and Life Surrendered and host of an online community, The Table. She is also cofounder of the women’s ministry Seasons Northeast. Through her writing and speaking, Jessica encourages others to pursue a deeply formed spiritual life, grow in community, and love others well. Jessica and her husband, Josh, live in upstate New York with their three kids, where she can be found surrounded by books and music, with her pup Winston always at her feet.

Rebecca and Jess chat about:

• Reflecting on the message of finding God's peace in the dark
• The concept of "Holy Saturdays" in our lives
• Grappling with the unknown seasons of life
• Lessons learned from the experiences of the early disciples during their time of waiting and darkness
• The importance of community and the value of keeping watch for those going through difficult times

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