# Contending with God

An episode of [Renewing Your Mind](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/110916650), 14 Aug 2026, 26 min.

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When trials come, it can feel like God Himself has turned against us. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on Job's longing for someone to plead his case before the Lord. Request Derek Thomas' video teaching series on the book of Job with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, plus digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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