Welcome to episode #246! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: “When We Rage Against God — Taking Ownership of Our Choices”

Ever been frustrated with God? You wouldn’t be the first.

Maybe you’ve prayed, “God, if You really loved me, why am I still struggling?” or “Why did You let this happen?” When life doesn’t go our way, it’s easy to shift the blame upward instead of looking inward.

In this episode, Braden unpacks Proverbs 19:3 — “A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord” — and explores why we sometimes get angry at the very God who’s trying to heal us.

Through the story of Jonah, Braden reveals how ownership—not blame—is the starting point for transformation. You’ll discover how humility, confession, and taking responsibility open the door to genuine freedom and restored connection with God.

🔑 Key Points:

• We all rage at God at times. It may not be loud or obvious, but in frustration we often blame Him when life or healing doesn’t go as we hoped.
• Proverbs 19:3 hits home: our own folly leads to trouble, yet our hearts rage against God.
• God’s love doesn’t always shield us from consequences—He uses them to grow and refine us.
• Jonah’s story shows what happens when pride blinds us to God’s mercy—we resist His goodness because we want things our way.
• Blame disempowers, ownership empowers. The moment we stop shifting blame, we regain spiritual strength.
• Ownership isn’t shame—it’s humility. Confession isn’t about beating yourself up; it’s about letting God in.
• 1 John 1:9 reminds us that confession leads to cleansing, and cleansing leads to freedom.

🧭 Practical Steps:

Here’s how to move from frustration to freedom:

1. Pause and reflect. When things go wrong, ask, “Am I blaming God or taking ownership?”
2. Admit your part. Own your choices without shame—this is where healing begins.
3. Reconnect with God. Don’t pull away in anger. Invite Him into your mess and ask Him to teach you.
4. Replace blame with prayer. Instead of “God, why did You let this happen?” pray, “God, what do You want to show me through this?”
5. Remember grace. God doesn’t wait for you to clean up before forgiving—He meets you in your mess.

📖 Scripture Highlights:

• Proverbs 19:3 — “A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord.”
• Jonah 4:2 — Jonah’s anger reveals how pride blinds us to God’s mercy.
• 1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

💬 Quote of the Episode:

“The moment we shift blame, we lose power.
 Ownership is where freedom begins.”

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Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He and his wife Kristen live in Edmonton, Alberta. He knows all too well the destruction that porn use and addiction can have, and now wants to see people experience freedom away from porn. Along with that he is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com