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10/28/2026

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🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘!

𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗹𝘆.

Is there really a difference between lamenting and complaining?

Absolutely! And understanding that difference can change how we respond to life's most difficult moments.

When we experience grief, disappointment, frustration, or uncertainty, God doesn't expect us to pretend everything is fine.

Scripture gives us examples of faithful people who openly expressed their pain, questions, and struggles to God.

𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵.

In this week's episode of 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵, Jim Kirkland explores how we can bring our pain honestly before God while continuing to trust in His goodness and faithfulness.

We also consider four practical steps toward biblical lament:

1️⃣ 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱 instead of turning away.

2️⃣ 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀. Be honest about your struggles.

3️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, even when life is difficult.

4️⃣ 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗺, even when your circumstances haven't changed.

This message is especially meaningful for chaplains, pastors, Christian coaches, and anyone walking alongside someone who is hurting.

❤️ Sometimes people don't need us to fix their problems. They need someone who will listen, care, and help them bring their pain into God's presence.

𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗱. 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

https://coachedbytruth.buzzsprout.com/2637644/episodes/19655165-lamenting-is-christian-complaining-is-worldly-coached-by-truth

💬 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸!

What's one thing that has helped you trust God during a difficult season?

We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

🙏 If this message encourages you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it today.

In this episode of Coached by Truth, Jim Kirkland explores an important distinction between biblical lament and worldly complaining. Life brings disappointment, grief, confusion, frustration, and seasons when we simply do not understand what God i...

10/13/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE | COACHED BY TRUTH

When You Don’t Feel Like Praying

Have you ever gone through a season when you simply didn't feel like praying?

Maybe you're exhausted, discouraged, distracted, or struggling to find the right words. Perhaps you've even wondered whether your prayers are making a difference.

You're not alone.

In this week's episode of Coached by Truth, Jim Kirkland reminds us that prayer isn't dependent on our feelings. It's part of our relationship with God.

You don't need perfect words, the right emotions, or a lengthy prayer. Sometimes faithfulness begins by simply showing up and honestly telling God what's on your heart.

🙏 Here's a question worth considering: What might be getting in the way of your conversations with God?

🎧 Listen to Episode 9, When You Don’t Feel Like Praying, and be encouraged to draw near to God, even when prayer feels difficult.

▶️ Listen here: https://coachedbytruth.buzzsprout.com/

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10/12/2026

You are in our prayers as you bring His calm presence into the world.

10/08/2026

Our Chaplain Ray Huff, President of our Board of Directors and Chaplain for the Cibolo TX Police Department. He has created a Police Chaplain Certification course which will be available on "The Chaplains Academy" in the near future. Stay tuned! If you live in or near Cibolo TX, join them this Saturday for "Blessing of the Badges."

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10/08/2026

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE ACTUALLY QUIET?

Not just sitting down. Not scrolling through your phone. Not thinking about the next ten things you need to accomplish.

But genuinely still before God.

In our busy, noisy, demanding world, stillness can be surprisingly difficult. Yet Psalm 46:10 reminds us:

“Be still, and know that I am God.” (ESV)

In this week's episode of Coached by Truth, Jim Kirkland explores the difference between rest and stillness, why we struggle to quiet our minds, and how learning to be still helps us remember that God is in control.

Here's a thought worth remembering:

Everything around you doesn't have to become still before you can become still before God.

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Learning to Be Still

Take about 10 minutes to listen, reflect, and be encouraged.

👉 Listen here:
https://coachedbytruth.buzzsprout.com/2637644/episodes/19654069-learning-to-be-still-coached-by-truth

And if this episode encourages you, please share it with someone who could use a few quiet moments with God today.

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In this episode of Coached by Truth, Jim Kirkland explores something that can be surprisingly difficult in a busy, noisy, and demanding world: learning to be still.Our lives are filled with responsibilities, conversations, notifications, decisions...

09/29/2026

If you spend much of your life caring for others, here's an important question:

How well are you caring for yourself?

Today, a new episode of Coached by Truth went live: Caring for Yourself When You Care for Others.

Chaplaincy, ministry, coaching, leadership, and caregiving can require a great deal from us emotionally, spiritually, and physically. And when we're constantly focused on the needs of others, it can be easy to neglect our own need for rest, renewal, healthy boundaries, and time with God.

Taking care of yourself isn't about becoming self-centered. It's about recognizing your limits and developing healthy rhythms that allow you to continue serving others faithfully for the long term.

You cannot continually pour into others without being intentional about what is filling you.

In this episode, we'll talk about learning when to rest, when to step away, when to ask for help, and when to allow others to care for you too.

🎙️ Caring for Yourself When You Care for Others | Coached by Truth
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In this episode of Coached by Truth, Jim Kirkland explores an important challenge for people who spend much of their lives caring for others: learning to care for yourself so you can continue serving faithfully and effectively.Chaplaincy, ministry...