What is spiritual dryness?

A season when God feels distant and our emotions don’t match our faith. It isn’t failure or God’s absence; it’s often a call to deeper trust (Isaiah 50:10; Psalm 42).

What should I do when God feels distant?

Stay in the Word, pray honestly, sing, reach out to brothers, and remember God is near regardless of feelings (Galatians 6:9; James 1:2–4).

Resilience in Seasons of Spiritual Dryness

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Resilience in Seasons of Spiritual Dryness | Warriors of Grace (Rooted Series)

Air Date: August 12, 2025
Series: Rooted — Becoming Men of Unshakable Faith (Episode 2 of 8)

Show Summary

In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series Rooted — Becoming Men of Unshakable Faith with an honest conversation about spiritual dryness—those seasons when God feels distant. Learn why these seasons happen, what the Bible says, and practical steps to persevere and grow in faith.

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Episode Content

Every Christian man goes through seasons where God feels distant. Maybe you’re opening your Bible, but it feels lifeless. You’re praying, but the words seem empty. You’re doing the right things—but the fire is gone.

In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins speaks directly to the struggle of spiritual dryness. We look at what the Bible says, why these seasons come, and how to walk faithfully even when your feelings don’t follow.

Topics Covered

Why spiritual dryness happens
What to do when God feels distant
Biblical encouragement from Psalms and the prophets
Practical steps to endure and grow in hard seasons

Scriptures

Psalm 42; Isaiah 50:10; Galatians 6:9; James 1:2–4

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.