Protest and Praise: What the Lament Psalms Teach Us About Suffering w/ Dr William Morrow

Can you be faithful to God and still cry out in protest? Can you worship while you’re wounded?

In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Johnny Ova is joined by Dr. William Morrow, Professor Emeritus at Queen’s University and author of Protest Against God, to explore the deep emotional and theological world of the lament Psalms. Together, they unpack how ancient Israel responded to suffering, why protest was once considered a holy act, and what it means for people of faith today who are walking through grief, trauma, or silence from God.

This conversation is honest, pastoral, and theologically rich. If you’ve ever wrestled with divine justice, questioned suffering, or wondered how the Old Testament speaks to modern pain, this episode will offer both clarity and compassion.

The Dig In Podcast is a long-form series that dives deep into Scripture, history, and theology, not to debate, but to discover. Every episode is built around curiosity, context, and the goal of helping listeners see the Bible with fresh eyes and open hearts.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Protest Against God by William Morrow
• Dr. Morrow’s faculty page
• Learn more about Sound of Heaven: https://soh.church
• The Dig In Podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@johnnyova

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Dr. William Morrow
• 2:50 The Journey of Faith and Academia
• 5:55 Understanding Suffering in the Psalms
• 8:50 The Concept of Biblical Protest
• 11:43 The Role of Lament in Faith
• 14:44 The Complexity of Suffering
• 17:51 God's Response to Job
• 20:41 The Community's Role in Lament
• 23:42 Raw Honesty in Prayer
• 26:49 The Transition from Old to New Covenant
• 29:31 Encouragement for the Suffering
• 32:35 Conclusion and Future Work