Faith, Doubt, and Lament: A Biblical Perspective with Dr. May Young

In this episode of Faith Roundtable, host Josh Burtram sits down with Dr. May Young, an expert in biblical lament, to explore how Scripture provides a structured way for believers to process grief, doubt, and suffering. Dr. Young shares her personal journey through heartbreak that led her to study lament, explains the key elements of biblical lament found in the Psalms, and discusses why this crucial practice has been largely lost in modern Christianity. The conversation touches on lament’s role in addressing injustice, dealing with unanswered questions, and finding resilience through faith.

Guest Bio

Dr. May Young is an associate professor of biblical studies and the chair of the department of Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies, and Philosophy at Taylor University. She has contributed to multiple works on lament, including Reading the Psalms Theologically (Lexham Press) and World Christianity and COVID-19 Discourses and Perspectives (Routledge). She is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Society of Biblical Literature, and serves on the board of directors for the Institute of Biblical Research.

Promotional Links

📖 Get Dr. May Young’s BookWalking with God Through the Valley

🎓 Learn more about Dr. Young’s workTaylor University Faculty Page

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