Have you ever wondered where God is when life falls apart? When sickness comes... When tragedy strikes... When prayers seem unanswered... When it feels like heaven is silent... Psalm 42 was written for moments exactly like these. In this episode of Chasing Assurance, Terry and Dr. Terry Peer explore one of the most comforting passages in Scripture as they discuss how God often seems silent during our deepest valleys—but He is never absent. Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cb7gq1cfrrejabjj0abyh/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-57.pdf?rlkey=6qdp0opnu2fp7n3vdi0wtnx05&dl=0 They examine: • Why faithful Christians experience dark seasons • The incredible story behind the Sons of Korah • What Psalm 42 teaches about discouragement • Why our souls become "downcast" • How to find hope when life doesn't make sense • Why God's silence is not God's absence • Practical encouragement for anyone facing illness, grief, depression, or uncertainty If you're walking through one of life's difficult seasons—or know someone who is—this episode is for you. "As the deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." — Psalm 42:1 If this message encourages you, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Sponsors: Heartwood Planning Group WiseEye Technologies Coonless Feeders Green Prairie Seed Company The views and opinions expressed on the Chasing Assurance Podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended for general spiritual encouragement, discussion, and educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to replace personal pastoral counsel, professional counseling, legal advice, financial advice, or medical advice. All scripture references and theological discussions reflect the personal convictions and interpretations of the hosts unless otherwise noted. We encourage listeners to study the Bible personally and seek wisdom through prayer, scripture, and trusted spiritual leadership. Any organizations, sponsors, ministries, or products mentioned during this program are discussed in good faith and do not constitute guarantees, endorsements, or promises of outcomes. Chasing Assurance, Chasing Giants, and affiliated entities are not responsible for how listeners apply or interpret the content discussed in this podcast. Most importantly, our desire is to point people toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the assurance found through Him. © 2026 Chasing Assurance Podcast / Chasing Giants LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast, including all audio, video, graphics, logos, thumbnails, written descriptions, study guides, transcripts, and related content, is protected under United States copyright law and may not be copied, reproduced, redistributed, republished, uploaded, broadcast, modified, or reused in whole or in part without prior written permission from Chasing Giants LLC. Limited sharing of official links to podcast episodes and social media posts is permitted and encouraged for ministry and promotional purposes. However, unauthorized editing, clipping, rebranding, monetization, or reposting of Chasing Assurance content on other platforms is prohibited without express written consent. Scripture quotations remain the property of their respective copyright holders and are used in accordance with applicable permissions and fair use guidelines. For licensing, media inquiries, speaking requests, or permission to reuse content, please contact Chasing Giants LLC directly.