How Christians Should Respond to Tragedy

How should Christians respond when tragedy strikes and tension is high—whether in our personal lives, our communities, or the world? In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about what it means to respond with both truth and love, and how to filter everything through God’s Word instead of our emotions or social media feeds.

They unpack tough questions around righteous anger, how to apologize well when we get it wrong, and why listening is such a powerful way to love people. You’ll also hear practical ideas for staying grounded in Scripture, having gospel conversations in hard times, and why the hope of Jesus is the answer a hurting world needs most.

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💡 3 Takeaways

1. Truth and love must stay balanced—too much of either on its own will push people away from Jesus.
2. Slow down before you respond. Filter your words, posts, and actions through the heart of God.
3. Tragedies open doors for gospel conversations. Be ready to share your story and point people to the hope of Christ.

This week, when you see a hard story in the news or on social media, pause before you respond. Pray first, then ask: “Am I speaking from the flesh or the Spirit?” Choose one way to respond with both truth and love—whether that’s a kind word, listening well, or sharing the hope of Jesus.