The Deconstructionists

The Deconstructionists PodcastGuest: Dr. Michelle KeenerIn Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Michelle Keener, we go deeper into the themes of her book, Comfort in the Ashes: Explorations in the Book of Job to Support Trauma Survivors, and what it means to engage scripture after certainty has cracked.If Part 1 explored how harmful interpretations take root, this episode focuses on what comes after—especially for those navigating trauma, deconstruction, and the loss of familiar frameworks.In this episode, we discuss:How trauma reshapes identity, faith, and one’s image of GodWhy grief, anger, and protest are not spiritual failuresHow Job’s refusal to accept easy answers can be a model for honestyWhat it looks like to reconstruct meaning without rushing toward certaintyDr. Keener brings both scholarly depth and deep compassion to this conversation, offering language and insight for experiences many people struggle to name.If you’ve ever been told your pain needed a theological explanation…If you’ve been pressur