Podcasts about Suffering

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St Isaac reveals a truth that is both luminous and frightening. He tells us plainly that nothing shapes the soul more profoundly than the afflictions God allows. In prosperity, the heart drifts. It forgets that it is a creature, and begins to imagine that the strength of its own hand has gained these things. In comfort, the soul becomes dull. In praise, it becomes intoxicated. And in success it begins, slowly, almost imperceptibly, to enthrone itself. So God, in His mercy, disrupts this illusion. He sends the tutors of grief and the teachers of fear. Not because He delights in suffering, but because He knows what the soul becomes without it. St Isaac speaks with severity because he has seen the madness of those who, having tasted power, wealth, or health, forgot the One who gave them breath and dared to call themselves gods. Nothing is more lethal to the spiritual life than a life free from the memory of God. Thus God places the soul in the crucible of adversity so that remembrance might be rekindled. He stirs us with the fear of things hostile, not to crush us, but to drive us toward the gate of His mercy. And when He delivers us, His deliverance becomes a seed of love. When He comforts us, His comfort becomes a memory of His providence. When He saves us, His salvation becomes the ground of gratitude. This is the strange and paradoxical path St Isaac sets before us: afflictions become the birthplace of divine sonship. Within their furnace the soul learns who God is, learns how He cares, learns how to love and to give thanks. But St Isaac pushes further. Affliction alone is insufficient if the soul does not respond with remembrance. Forgetfulness is the true death, the soul's quiet apostasy. Thus he commands: Seat yourself before the Lord continually. Do not let your heart wander into trivial anxieties lest, when the hour of trial comes, you find yourself unable to speak boldly before the One you barely remember. Intimacy with God is born of continual conversing with Him. Forgetting Him is not merely a lapse but a rupture in the bond of trust. And then he reveals the fruit: from long abiding in this remembrance, the soul is drawn into wonder. The heart that seeks the Lord begins to rejoice. The condemned become strengthened. The repentant become purified by the brightness of His face. Finally, St Isaac places before us the two paths, both simple and searching. The sinner who returns will not stumble over his sins; the Lord will not remember them. The righteous man who falls and persists in his sin cannot rely on his former virtues; he will die in the darkness he has chosen. Everything depends on the present turning of the heart. St Isaac's words strike with the clarity of desert fire. Affliction is not the enemy but the womb of remembrance. Suffering is not punishment but invitation. Every grief becomes a gate. And the soul that accepts the discipline of remembrance, that seats itself continually before God, finds that even the darkest circumstances become a field where the seeds of divine love take root and flower. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:03:23 Sam: Hi Fr. Greetings from hot and humid oz. Could you please let me know your email address. I'll reach out and let you know of my schedule as keen to travel to Pittsburg. Thanks Sam 00:03:57 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: philokaliaministries@gmail.com 00:04:04 Sam: Thanks 00:12:07 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 162 paragraph 24 00:12:28 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: philokaliaministries.org/blog 00:14:50 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.philokaliaministries.org/blog 00:14:52 Thomas: Good 00:14:59 Thomas: In library for study tables so can't talk 00:15:17 Thomas: Fall season is over but we've got lifts and conditions now 00:15:29 Thomas: Yeah it's not great 00:16:05 Thomas: That has happened a couple times 00:16:42 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.philokaliaministries.org/blog 00:16:43 susan: how is laurie recovering? 00:33:56 Maureen Cunningham: Brother Lawrence 00:36:59 Maureen Cunningham: What is the difference between affliction verse oppression 00:39:02 Vanessa Nunez: Every Friday I do my vigil adoration time and what you say is what I felt the Lord was saying last Friday in my time of silence and prayer.  “For all the sufferings you've endured shall be made into glory and bare many fruit.” 00:40:29 David Swiderski, WI: A spiritual director I had living overseas mentioned God's voice is like a whisper on the wind and the devil an annoying scratching irritation. I am not sure if I do the breathing correctly but an orthodox friend mentioned to breath in and say Lord Jesus Christ son of God and exhale saying have mercy on me a sinner. Breathing in I constantly think of the whisper of the holy name as inhaling is always quieter like a whisper and exhaling is stronger and forceful in voice. And repetition calms the mind to hear better not only the quiet but the hope is clarity from God. 00:40:51 Vanessa Nunez: Reacted to "A spiritual director…" with ❤️ 00:42:00 Elizabeth Richards: Reacted to "A spiritual director..." with ❤️ 00:42:52 Ryan Ngeve: Father how does one keep that awareness of the grace of God and not reliance on one's own strength 00:43:03 samuel: Reacted to Father how does one ... with "

In Acts 3, Peter used God's gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today's readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Lara Silverman is a highly accomplished woman. She's a jazz singer, comedic actress, and decorated lawyer with a J.D. from Stanford Law School. Amidst the highs of her success came a devastating curveball: the sudden onset of a neurological disease. She was forced to resign from the prestigious job she'd worked so hard for and left nearly incapacitated.In the aftermath, she wrestled with the Lord. Why had he halted her momentum? Why had he opened the door to her dreams, only to slam it shut? For years, Lara was bedridden, left to sit alone in the dark with just Jesus, her pain and her questions. What happens when God doesn't deliver you, but wants to give you joy in the fire?Purchase Lara's book, "Singing Through Fire: A Memoir of Finding Surprising Joy in Life's Darkest Trials", here.SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty Internationalhttps://www.crownofbeautyinternational.com/donateCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//Facebook// WebsitePurchase Sue's Transformational Bible Studies and Devotionals on Amazon!Sue Corl's best-selling books: Crown of Beauty Bible Study, Broken But UndefeatedCrown of Beauty International: EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD WITH GOD'S TRUTH!

Time and time again, Jill Briscoe has met and ministered to suffering people. Many of them have experienced trials we cannot even comprehend. In this stirring message on the trials of Job, Jill shares what she has learned from the examples of those who responded rightly to suffering.Jill shares her own struggles with waiting through difficult situations and overcoming the temptation to think that if God doesn't answer prayers the way we want, God isn't good. Jill shows us how we can learn to say, like Job, “I will accept it, as from a good God,” and allow our situation to increase our faith and dependence on our Redeemer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

When hardships feel endless, remember you can stand unburned—shining as a living example of God's miraculous grace. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Jesus wants to fully heal us, mind, soul, and body. The only thing He requires is for us to fully surrender our lives to Him. Are you living fully surrendered and open to God? In today's episode, learn the steps you can take to receive wholly from the Lord. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/982 

This week Sierra tells us the real life Ghosts style story.... The Great Amherst Mystery. When 18-year-old Esther Cox began experiencing violent fits, unexplained fires, and messages mysteriously carved into walls, her small town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, was thrown into chaos. Was Esther tormented by a malevolent spirit? Suffering from untreated trauma? Or was there something darker lurking in the shadows of her family home?Want more twisted content? Consider joining our Patreon for some welcome goodies and 100+ bonus episodes ready for you to unlock. Your support truly means the world to us. https://www.patreon.com/twistedanduncorkedYou can buy us a drink on Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/twistedpodWatch on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@twistedanduncorkedFollow us on all of the socials:Instagram and TikTok @twistedanduncorkedFacebook @twistedanduncorkedpodcast

(2:24) Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Grace in Suffering (2:49) What is the Catholic way of looking at suffering? (13:56) God has 2 ways to be with us during suffering, Confession and the Anointing of The Sick (16:36) Karen - I got cancer and went through surgery 7 weeks of that and had surgery. No one could believe how joyfully I was going through it. I offered up the horrible pain. (19:23) Break 1 (24:47) We want to be thankful to for the Passion. It is good to meditate on the Passion when we are not on the Cross too much. (25:33) Teesa- I had lost a son and we went through a long battle of addiction. You tend to find redemption in the suffering. (28:56) Mary Lou - I took spiritual exercises years back where we started first on Garden of Gethsemane. I remember I had an awakening because I saw myself there with Christ in the garden. (39:18) Break 2 (46:19) Joanie: Mary has helped me when I was suffering as a caregiver for my husband on hospice. She helped me through some very difficult times.

November 19th, 2025:  St Elizabeth of Hungary & Pope St Pontian - Have the Heart of Christ; St Agnes of Assisi; The Last Things; Saintly Sister of St Clare; St Elizabeth of Hungary - Rejoice in Suffering

If you're feeling called to practice that choice in real life—with people who get it—we co-created the Inspired Evolution Circle with you, our community, for exactly this: weekly practices, real conversations, and live sessions with guests like Jeffery.

This episode was originally recorded as a livestream discussion on YouTube. Dr. Asanee explores how Ifá cosmology aligns with and differs from modern scientific ideas about astral projection, quantum physics, and alternate realities.Listen as she breaks down how consciousness travels between realms during dreams, the meaning of energy connection through àṣẹ, and how destiny functions within one divine order.If you missed the livestream, this replay offers deep insights into how ancient Yoruba wisdom helps us understand what science calls “quantum reality.”

In this powerful conversation, Matteo Esposito shares the story that shaped his mission to help others reclaim their lives from addiction and mental illness. Matteo is a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and co-founder of Invisible Challenge, a movement focused on ending the stigma around invisible illnesses including bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and suicidality.Mark and Matteo explore the difficult reality of dual diagnosis, the limits of our current system, and the lived experience behind manic episodes, depression, and the pull of addiction. Matteo explains how suffering, time, and honest acceptance led him to recovery, and why connection is often stronger than willpower alone.They discuss the gaps in psychiatry, the trial and error of medications, the danger of self-medication, the unpredictable nature of relapse, and the emotional toll on families who walk beside a loved one in crisis. Matteo also opens up about rebuilding his life, repairing relationships, and using his lived experience to support others who are still trying to find their footing.This is an honest and deeply human look at mental illness, addiction, and what it truly takes to heal.Matteo Esposito, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach : https://invisiblechallenge.org/Episode Takeaways 1. Invisible illnesses are often dismissed because they do not show up on scans, yet they can be as disabling as any physical condition.2. Dual diagnosis is complex. Treating bipolar disorder and addiction separately does not work. Both must be addressed together.3. Self medication hides deeper problems. Many people use alcohol or cannabis to manage anxiety, insomnia, or early psychiatric symptoms.4. Mania has clear warning signs. Loss of sleep, high energy, pressured speech, and risky decisions are red flags that should never be ignored.5. Addiction is a brain illness. It is not a moral failure, not a weakness, and not a lack of willpower.6. Suffering often precedes change. For many people, the turning point comes only after repeated lows and accumulated exhaustion.7. Connection is protective. Recovery becomes possible when someone is surrounded by people who understand the journey.8. Professional guidance matters. Matteo credits his progress to finally following recommendations from clinicians instead of relying on his own judgment.9. Peer support accelerates healing. Helping others in recovery strengthens sobriety and reduces the risk of relapse.10. Families carry their own burden. Loving someone with addiction or mental illness is heavy, complex, and often painful.11. Recovery is a daily commitment. Even years later, it is maintained one decision and one day at a time.12. Hope is a vital tool. Matteo reminds anyone struggling that change is possible, suffering is not permanent, and no one is alone in the process.Episode Timestamps 01:27 – Matteo describes entering the mental health system and navigating inconsistent levels of care. 02:21 – Mark breaks down substance use disorders and explains the limits of current treatments. 03:38 – Matteo discusses early experiences with psychiatrists and the difficulty of treating substance use and bipolar disorder together. 04:39 – Matteo explains when his mania first escalated and how substances intensified the symptoms. 05:49 – Matteo talks about the relationship between depression, self-medication, and worsening addiction. 06:11 – Mark explains why people self-medicate with alcohol or cannabis when their mind starts to unravel. 07:11 – Matteo shares how he gained partial stability with bipolar disorder before realizing his addiction was growing. 08:20 – Matteo describes the moment he recognized he had lost control over weed and alcohol. 09:57 – Mark explains the difference between mood disorders and personality disorders and why bipolar is often misunderstood. 10:23 – Matteo identifies the behavioral warning signs of mania, including loss of sleep, pressured speech, and risky decisions. 12:24 – Mark explains mood-stabilizing therapy and how medications level out extreme highs and lows. 12:47 – Matteo reflects on the importance of connection as the opposite of addiction. 14:30 – Matteo explains why suffering and time were the two forces that finally pushed him toward recovery. 15:54 – Mark outlines why addiction treatment has low success rates and why relapse is common. 17:24 – Matteo discusses peer support and how helping others helps him stay sober. 20:47 – Matteo describes how following professional guidance instead of his own instincts became a turning point. 23:13 – Matteo reflects on repairing relationships with family and how addiction strains loved ones. 25:08 – Matteo discusses how families struggle with the line between love and enabling. 27:29 – Matteo shares words of encouragement for people who feel hopeless in addiction or mental illness. 30:45 – Mark and Matteo discuss therapy, lived experience, and the need for ongoing self-awareness in recovery. DISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. 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Have you put sin behind you? Hurray! Way to go! Now it's time to suffer! Wait—what? Are you at the point where you're making tough decisions because of your faith? Do your ways seem strange to the watching world? Are you suffering and wrestling in your walk with Christ? Tune in to today's episode on 1 Peter chapter 4, where the guys unpack the "suffering, faithful witness" and the gospel proclaimed to the dead.

How do we hold love in one hand and suffering in the other — without breaking? In this beautiful and soul-stretching conversation, Brian sits down with Zach Beach to explore the deep connection between our capacity to love and our capacity to hurt. Zach brings wisdom from spiritual traditions, psychology, and lived experience to illuminate why grief is not something to “fix,” but something to honor.This episode is rich with insights on compassion, presence, mindfulness, and the human journey through loss. If you're grieving, supporting someone in grief, or walking your own spiritual path, this one will speak directly to your heart.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/ Mary Seabloom is the Director of Clinical Services at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. She and Jason talk about what's offered for mental health and support services. From ID replacement to medical assistance, comprehensive care is what Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities does. Mary also details support for those who may not speak English as their first language. Mary speaks to caring for those in the most vulnerable moments in their life and how her faith has guided her. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/mental-health-and-support-services/

In this inspiring episode of the Believe Big Podcast, Ivelisse  sits down with Neil Broere—author, pastor, filmmaker, and global ministry leader—for a powerful conversation around his new book, Obedience, Suffering & Reward. Neil shares eye-opening stories from his missionary work in Iraq, the transformative role fasting has played in his life, and the personal experiences that have shaped his deep trust in God.Together, they explore how God uses our hardest moments to grow us, strengthen us, and reveal His faithfulness in ways we might never expect. Neil offers hope-filled insights on navigating trials, overcoming “comfort-based Christianity,” and understanding the purpose behind our scars. His honest reflections and practical wisdom will leave you encouraged, challenged, and reminded that your story—no matter how difficult—can be a powerful testimony of God's love and glory.To learn more about Neil Broere:https://www.neilbroere.com/aboutSuggested Resources:BOOK:  Obedience, Suffering & RewardSTUDY GUIDE:  Obedience, Suffering & Reward Follow Neil on InstagramSignup for Between Sundays, a weekly devotionalSend us Fan Mail! Click here >Your donations power our podcast's mission to support cancer patients with hope, insights, and resources. Every contribution fuels our ability to uplift and empower. Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate now!

This week I'm joined by Wyatt Turner, the force behind the ever-popular Wyatt's Metal YouTube channel and frontman for California death metal band, Dark Insanity.   We dive straight into Wyatt's fiery take on group-think and conformist attitudes in the metal scene, the origin story behind his YouTube channel, and a look at the future of his band. Plus, he shares his fascinating experiences working as an extra on film sets alongside legends like Paul Thomas Anderson and Philip Seymour Hoffman.   On the Weekly News Rant: I round up the latest singles by Megadeth, Enthroned, 1914, Abysmal Grief, Martröð, and more. I also give my take on Decibel Magazine's traditionally premature Top 40 Albums Of 2025 list, and Predator: Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg lines up for a dunkin' on my "Swirly of the Week".   PLUS: UK black metal band Suffering star in my Premiere Of The Sphere, with a world-first listen to a track off their forthcoming album, “Things Seen But Always Hidden”.   Subscribe to Wyatt's Metal on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@wyattsmetal/videos    Please support the bands featured on this episode: Dark Insanity: https://darkinsanitylb.bandcamp.com/  Suffering: https://suffering.bandcamp.com/  Morgoth:  https://www.facebook.com/MorgothOfficial    Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

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Today I sit down with 22-year-old Dylan Mandell, who is walking through his fourth cancer diagnosis with unshakable faith in Jesus. We talk trials, daily prayer, Scripture, surrender, and the strength of family as Dylan shares why he believes his healing was already paid for on the cross in full.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction06:13 Facing Cancer with Faith11:27 Dylan's Journey: From Diagnosis to Faith15:24 The Role of Family and Upbringing31:22 The Importance of Discipline and Preparation41:41 Choosing Pain Over Medication44:31 Miraculous Recovery45:09 Keeping the Fire of Faith Alive49:50 The Potter and the Clay: Embracing Suffering57:48 The Power of Words and Discipline01:06:38 Living with Integrity and Faith01:10:31 Finding Peace in Faith01:18:56 Trusting God's Plan01:22:52 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsORDER MY BOOK HERE:https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://bpn.team/memberIG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

Legacy, Loyalty, and the Nationalist Leader. Joseph Turigian concludes with Xi Zhongxun's death in 2002 after suffering cancer, noting his epitaph speaks of a life of struggle and happiness. Xi Jinping wrote to his father, listing qualities he wished to emulate: never persecuting people and never losing faith in the cause. The suffering endured often rededicated communists to the party. Xi Jinping once told Prime Minister Abe that if he were American, he would join the Republicans or Democrats, not the Communist Party. This comment suggested to Abe that Xi Jinping is primarily a nationalist focused on power and using communism for China's rejuvenation, driven by a deep fear of chaos. Guest: Joseph Turigian. 1908 zpeking

Loyalty, Loss, and the Shadow of Mao. Joseph Turigian focuses on Mao's famous phrase about Xi Zhongxun, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty despite repeated suffering at the party's hands. Following the 1949 victory, Xi moved to Beijing, where his son Xi Jinping was born. Xi Zhongxun held complicated views of Mao, feeling gratitude for his survival but recognizing Mao's transformation into a disastrous dictator post-1957. The segment discusses Xi's 1962 purge, which foreshadowed the Cultural Revolution, and his subsequent imprisonment from 1967 to 1975, experiencing persecution earlier than most high-ranking comrades. Guest: Joseph Turigian. 1906

What is God's will for humanity? Is it found in Genesis 1 and 2, or does Genesis 3 reveal something deeper? In this episode, Mike and Tim tackle "The Mystery of God's Will" by unpacking Genesis 3 and exploring how God's ideal will contrasts with the realities of a fallen world. With a focus on themes like cruciformity, faith, and navigating cultural challenges, the conversation dives into questions about suffering, the role of ideologies, and how theology shapes our understanding of justice and faith. The hosts discuss how God's will operates within suboptimal conditions, the complexities of prayer, and how Jesus challenges simplistic moral frameworks. They also examine the role of the church in society and the intersections of faith and politics, offering insights on how Christians can engage with cultural issues while holding space for mystery, tension, and humility in their faith. Join the conversation as they challenge common assumptions about God's nature, human suffering, and the role of theology in understanding our world. Engage with the discussion, share your thoughts, and send in your questions—we'd love to hear from you as we pursue these important conversations together! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Tim's Punk Rock Show 01:40 - Corrections 03:20 - Understanding God's Will 06:40 - This Week in Christian Nationalism 16:04 - Women's Voting Rights Debate 17:14 - Final Thoughts on Ideologies 21:31 - Ideologies Explored 23:20 - Changing Ideological Systems 27:10 - Combating Ideological Challenges 34:45 - Complexity and Mystery of Faith 36:38 - Seeking the Truth 42:10 - What is the Truth? 42:53 - Intro 45:50 - Romans 8:28 Explained 51:10 - Moral Calculus in Christianity 54:00 - Insights from John 9 59:56 - God's Plan for Humanity 1:02:48 - God's Will Revisited 1:05:30 - How Prayer Works 1:06:36 - The Problem of Evil 1:07:31 - Understanding God's Nature 1:09:40 - OUTRO 1:11:32 - Outro As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

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This week, Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell host a massive "Do You Give a Damn?" session, tackling the biggest headlines in music, politics, and pop culture. The Aunteas give their official predictions for the 2026 Grammy Nominations, breaking down who they think will take home Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year . The conversation heats up as they sound off on the MAGA Nicki Minaj controversy, the "so, so, so good" 'Wicked for Good' NBC Special, and whether Jonathan Bailey truly earned his 'Sexiest Man Alive' title (and who should have won). The Aunteas also get serious, discussing the surprising Supreme Court Kim Davis decision, the frustrating government shutdown compromise, and why Dawon is officially in his "selective rage era". Finally, they share their skepticism and fear over the new trailers for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and the 'A Different World' Netflix revival . So, get them cups readyyyyy!   Tea Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Brandy, Monica, Doechii, Doja 15:16 Aunteas, Do You Give A Damn: Grammy Nominations 27:10 MAGA Nicki Minaj 32:15 Wicked: For Good 36:28 The Sexiest Man Alive Debate: Jonathan Bailey 42:25 Celebrity Choices and Public Reactions 43:44 Supreme Court Decisions and Community Impact 47:35 Prioritizing Black Communitea 53:09 Government Shutdown: Got Dem It! 54:52 Long-Term Solutions vs. Short-Term Compromises 57:11 The Dilemma of Political Compromise 01:00:29 Tax Implications and Healthcare Concerns 01:02:13 The Need for Political Awareness 01:06:19 The Cycle of Suffering and Political Action 01:09:08 The Devil Wears Prada 2 01:10:59 Reviving A Different World: Expectations vs. Reality 01:20:26 Palm Springs 01:24:09 Next Week's Special Guest

When life feels heavy, it’s easy to wonder if anything good could come from the pain. But 2 Corinthians 1:4 reminds us that God never wastes what we walk through. The comfort He gives us becomes the comfort we offer others. That truth reframes suffering—not as something pointless, but as something God can shape into purpose, compassion, and strength. Our stories, even the hardest chapters, can become lifelines for someone else who needs hope. Highlights God uses our struggles to equip us to comfort others with the same grace we received (2 Corinthians 1:4). Wise mentors and spiritual leaders can help us see purpose in seasons that feel confusing or overwhelming. Suffering often becomes a refining tool—shaping character, deepening faith, and anchoring us more firmly in Christ. Real-life examples remind us that even in pain, God can shine through our attitudes, words, and perseverance. Faith is strengthened through community; we grow by learning from those who have battled before us (2 Timothy 1:5; Hebrews 12:1). God often heals deep wounds in the midst of present struggles, using past hurt to bring present comfort. No season of difficulty is wasted—God works through it, in it, and beyond it. Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: Our Suffering Is Not Wasted By Lauren Fletcher Bible Reading: “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” - 2 Corinthians 1:4 Early on in a season of struggles with mental health, I reached out to my uncle, a pastor in California, for guidance—I needed someone to help walk me through this tough time. I vividly recall the anxiety and confusion that were a part of my everyday life. I remember both my uncle and I asking the question of why I was going through this situation. In one of our video calls, he compassionately shared that as Christians, our suffering is not wasted. This was a game-changer. In 2 Corinthians 1:4, Paul says that when we suffer, our suffering can be used to help someone else in a future challenge. This verse gave purpose to my suffering. It changed my attitude and made my situation bearable. If God could use this, it was worth it. One of my favorite conversations I’ve had with my uncle is when he shared about his own health issues. He recalled a time when a friend offered to pray for him for healing. He shared how he didn’t necessarily want the health issue to go away until God had finished the work He was doing through it. What he meant was that sometimes, God uses situations to refine us, to work on our character, and sometimes, God also uses situations to reach others. A great example of this is a woman I got to know as I was growing up in the church. Through a mission trip, she had become a close friend. She ended up getting cancer, and one day, I visited her in the hospital. Smiling, she talked to her nurse and told her who her best friend was—Jesus. I was amazed at her attitude during such a hard time. I think of the scripture that says to always be ready to give an account of the hope we have (1 Peter 3:15). My friend continued to hold onto her close relationship with Jesus as she walked through cancer and openly shared with those around her. I learned so much from her. Intersecting Faith & Life: Can you recall a time when something someone else has walked through has helped you? How has it impacted your life? How has it given you a heart of gratitude? As believers, we truly need each other. Our growth depends on others’ help. In 2 Timothy 1:5, Paul writes to Timothy, “I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.” The author of Hebrews also says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). Sometimes, God is working something important in us, in our character, or through us, to others. Is there a time when you walked through suffering and it refined you, changed something in you? Can you see the purpose and personal growth, even healing in it? In my own life, I have walked through seasons of suffering where God touched a wound from the past when I was going through something in the present. He brought healing to that place and was present to comfort me. Finally, have you ever faced a challenging situation, whether it was a personal health struggle or a family circumstance? Perhaps it was job-related or a personal relationship issue. Is there something that God used to reach someone else? How did that change your perspective and grow your faith? Be sensitive to who the Lord may bring into your path. Who may He want to reach in their troubles? He may want to comfort them through you. What I have learned from my own suffering is that God will use it. He doesn’t waste it, and He has a plan. Further Reading: 1 Peter 3:15 2 Corinthians 1 2 Timothy 1 Hebrews 12:1 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

SummaryIn this conversation, Nathan Crankfield shares his personal journey and the transformative power of Catholic education. He emphasizes the importance of prayer in leadership, the need for gratitude, and the challenges faced in the mission of education. Crankfield encourages educators to find joy in their work, embrace the pressures of leadership as a privilege, and recognize their role as shepherds guiding their students. Through his experiences, he highlights the significance of community, faith, and the impact of a strong prayer life on mental health and leadership effectiveness.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:56 My Testimony08:39 Why Every Great Leader Starts with Prayer15:00 How Prayer Impacts Mental Health18:05 Lessons in Virtue from Ranger School24:50 Seeing Revival and Learning to Welcome Hardship31:00 Final TakeawaysIf you enjoyed this content, please follow this podcast and find us on your socials! LinkedIn: @seeking-excellenceTikTok: @nathancrankfieldYoutube: @seekingexcellence_Instagram: @seekingexcellence_Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-excellence-with-nathan-crankfield/id1528863617

Stefan Diethelm is a Swiss and German artist, originally from Uzwil, Switzerland. He fell in love with performing at a young age, was trained in classical voice throughout his teens, and studied musical theatre in Hamburg, Germany. He moved to New York City to further his craft, and studied at the HB Studio under instructors like Lonny Price, Peter Francis James and Theresa McElwee. HB Studio is also where he met Eduardo Machado and started writing plays while in his class. Since graduating from the studio, he has been a working playwright, actor, producer, and director here in the city.He has acted on various stages, from Off- and Off-Off-Broadway to Switzerland and Germany, and his plays have been performed in a variety of theaters and festivals in New York and beyond, garnering positive national and international reviews.His biggest influences as a playwright include Sarah Kane, Samuel Beckett, Adrienne Kennedy and the European classics. He aims to create original, human art for our commercialized times.Bradly Valenzuela is a New York City based director, playwright and producer. He is originally from Rocklin, California and attended university in Southern California at California State University, Fullerton. He graduated with a BA in Theatre with an Emphasis in Directing. Bradly is a recipient of the Honorable Mention Directing Award for Region 8 of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. For the past 5 years, he has worked within many theater companies such as Bated Breath Theatre Company, Mabou Mines and Theatre for the New City. He also has worked in multiple festivals, including the Rogue Theater Festival and the New York Theater Festival.Along with collaborating in these given spaces, Bradly shows continued commitment to workshopping and developing new works, both as a director, playwright and as a producer, being responsible for 6 debuts in the last 2 years.This is Something Rather Than Nothing

Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nate Brown answer two critical questions every Christian faces: How can I know if God is really speaking to me? And why does God allow suffering in the world?Listen as they unpack the biblical foundation for discerning God's voice through Scripture, spiritual community, and the peace that surpasses understanding. Hear Pastor Nate's powerful testimony of taking a 72% pay cut in obedience to God's uncomfortable call, and discover how peace—not calm—confirms God's direction even in radical decisions.Then explore the biblical framework for suffering: why it exists, how sin entered creation through free will, and what believers should do when trials hit. From Romans 5 to 1 Peter 1 to John 16, this episode equips you with eternal perspective that transforms how you view every hardship.You'll Learn:✅ How the Bible serves as the "belt of truth" filtering every voice and decision✅ Why spiritual community is essential for discerning God's leading✅ The difference between peace and calm when God calls you to uncomfortable obedience✅ How sin brought suffering into creation and why free will matters✅ What Romans 8:28 means for believers walking through trials✅ How eternal perspective changes everything about suffering this side of heavenPerfect for your commute, workout, or quiet time. This Q&A episode brings biblical confidence and practical wisdom for the real-world battles you face today.New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe so you never miss the biblical truth you need to navigate cultural chaos with confidence.

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As therapists, we often get questions like, "Why did ______ have to happen? What did I do to make it happen? Why did God allow this to happen to me?"   Suffering is the one thing we all do not want to experience, yet it is the one thing we are all guaranteed to experience.  Knowing this, it is important to know why and also how we are to engage in suffering. Join Aron Strong and Lindsey Castleman, both LMFTs and co-founders of inRelationship, as they discuss the theology of suffering.  Our conversation kept going, so we broke it up in to part one and part two.  We pray this is helpful!  Connect with us at inRelationship.us

Sometimes God does what He hates to accomplish what He loves. Thank you for listening to Encourage-Mint. If you've been refreshed, don't forget to subscribe, Leave a review on iTunes, and share a little Encourage-Mint with someone you love. Encourage-Mint is a podcast from Family Radio. These stories are just a taste of the stories you can hear every day. Listen at FamilyRadio.org or find more encouragement on the Family Radio app.  Get daily Scripture and encouragement by following Family Radio on your favorite social media platforms:FacebookInstagram Twitter

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Your momentary struggles on earth pale in comparison to the eternal joy God is preparing, so learn to suffer gladly, trusting His perfect plan. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

YouTube Link. This is your wake up call out of suffering so you can liberate yourself from unnecessary suffering and be free.  This quote is powerful and I have used it countless times when feeling anxious, stressed or lost in thought to bring me back to reality. Your suffering is mostly optional and in this mini episode originally recorded for YouTube Click here.   This is part of a new series which the majority of which will be on camera for YouTube, so I hope you can join me there too where you can engage and ask questions much more easily. Let me know how you get on with the quote and explanation, it would be great to hear from you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Sheppard Anxiety, Stress & Mindset Specialist Fed up with anxiety, stress, or a mindset that keeps holding you back? Life too short to struggle when you don't need to. Contact me for next-level coaching that helps you access natural confidence, calm, clarity, and real success in life.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Send us a textKate and Eric are BACK!Kate Califano, an entrepreneur, founded Seminar Stack with the support of her husband, Pennsylvania State Trooper Eric Smith, to equip first responders and civilians with essential safety and resilience skills. Eric's dedication stems from his recovery after a near-fatal on-duty crash in 2020, during which he discovered the Adopt A Cop BJJ program. Training together, Kate and Eric saw the immense benefits of BJJ for fitness, mental resilience, and law enforcement.Motivated by BJJ's transformative power, they launched Seminar Stack to provide real-world training in gun retention, use of force, trauma response, and de-escalation, alongside practical BJJ instruction. The event goes beyond workshops, featuring keynote speakers, expert-led seminars, and hands-on demonstrations that equip attendees with actionable skills. It also fosters community connections through networking, vendor spaces, and fundraising. Their mission is to enhance officer safety, build trust between first responders and the public, and create a safer, more prepared society.Seminar Stack TeamSeminar StackInstagram@seminarstackFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramTom Flynn InstagramApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Romans 8:26-27 — Often when Christians are confronted with problems in the lives of their fellow believers, they glibly offer the common counsel to “pray about it.” But this often misses the point, says Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, in his sermon on Romans 8:18–25 titled “A Further Work of the Spirit.” It is not that Christians do not know they can pray in times of suffering. Many happily affirm they have full access to God through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. The problem, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones, is that they do not know what to pray for. Suffering often blinds the Christian to the right perspective and subsequent groaning can have a detrimental effect upon the Christian prayer life. The Christian does not know what their prayer should be as a result of suffering, nor do they understand what would actually be a blessed outcome from the trial. As Dr. Lloyd-Jones relates Paul's teaching on the intercession of the Spirit to the larger context of future hope, assurance, and the doctrine of glorification, listen and be challenged as he discusses the exact nature and characteristic of weaknesses that can hinder prayers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

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Suffering raises a question we all feel but rarely say out loud: “God, where are You in this?” Instead of chasing why pain happens, Jesus invites us to discover who is with us in it. Pastor Karl Romeus lead us through the life of Job where it illustrates we don't always get explanations, but we get God's presence. Your pain isn't proof that God has left you. It may be the very place you meet Him.Karl Romeus is a pastor, speaker, leadership coach, and consultant. Karl has been in ministry for over 20 years . Most recently as the Executive Pastor of Ministry Development at Flatirons Church in and around the Denver area. He oversees children's ,middle school, high school, college ministry, young adults, and groups across all campuses. And recently launched Flatirons College. He studied Christian Leadership and Biblical Theology at Grand Canyon University. Though he is absolutely in love with Boston sports, his heart belongs to his wife Jen and daughters Georgia and Ruby.For the full gathering of this message which includes worship, visit our Youtube channel. Stay Connected With Hillside Community Church.Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsideCommunityChurchInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/hillsidechurches/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchesWebsite | https://hillsidechurches.com

What does the book of Lamentations reveal through the cries of its children? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Timothy Yap, Lecturer in Historical Theology and PhD in Old Testament studies, to uncover the overlooked voices at the heart of Jerusalem's fall.From starving infants to abandoned sons and daughters, Lamentations paints a haunting picture of suffering, resilience, and survival. Dr. Yap shows us why these passages matter, how they speak to modern crises of war and famine, and what it means to grieve with God at the center.

Suffering happens to everyone. Phil navigates for us a deeper, counter-cultural way of understanding suffering—not as something to frantically escape, but as a sacred place where the life like Christ's is quietly born. From Paul's hard-won wisdom, Jesus at Gethsemane, to the everyday pain carried in our bodies, this message explores the mysterious truth that carrying the death of Jesus is what unleashes His life in us. This truth from scripture will show us a path toward more freedom, less fear, and a love that grows even in the dark. We can learn to suffer with grace, to trust with courage, and to discover hope in the very places we normally would avoid.

John 11:25-44,Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.” When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” 29 And when she heard it, she rose quickly and went to him. 30 Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met him. 31 When the Jews who were with her in the house, consoling her, saw Mary rise quickly and go out, they followed her, supposing that she was going to the tomb to weep there. 32 Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved[a] in his spirit and greatly troubled. 34 And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. 36 So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?”38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.” 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.” 43 When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.” 44 The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”The year 1912 gave us two unforgettable things: the sinking of the Titanic and the invention of Oreo cookie — one was a tragedy, one a triumph, and we're still fascinated by both today.But something else important that happened in 1912 that we probably don't think about much was the publication of an essay by the theologian B. B. Warfield. The essay is entitled, “The Emotional Life of our Lord” — and it's about the various emotions we see Jesus express in the Gospels.What makes the essay so amazing is that there had never really been a study like this before, and Warfield wrote it during the heyday of theological liberalism. When a lot of modern scholars were denying the deity of Christ, Warfield affirmed the deity of Christ and wrote this essay to defend the humanity of Christ.And the reason this essay is relevant to our passage today is that Warfield gives a lot of attention to John 11 — because of the emotions we just read about in verses 33–38!Now throughout each of the four Gospels we see the emotional life of Jesus, but there's no other place where we see such strong emotions compounded in one scene. Warfield writes, “What John does [here in Chapter 11] is uncover to us the heart of Jesus as he wins for us our salvation.” And I think that's right. Remember John was there! He saw this happen. And led by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he has written this to uncover the heart of Jesus for us, which means it's worthy of our focus this morning. There are two questions we should ask: What do we learn here about Jesus's heart? What difference does it make in our lives?The goal of the sermon is to answer those two questions: I want to show you something amazing about the heart of Jesus, and then I wanna talk about why it matters.Those are the two parts, and Part One can be titled “Uncovering the Heart of Jesus.”1. Uncovering the Heart of JesusWe're gonna pick up here in verse 28, and my goal is for us to build, in our minds, the right image of Jesus in this scene.Last week we saw the dialogue between Jesus and Martha, and this week it's between Jesus and Mary.After Martha's faith confession of Jesus in verse 27, she goes back to their home in Bethany to get Mary. And I want you to try to imagine this…Remember this is just four days after the death of Lazarus, and so it's a crowded house of friends and family grieving with them. Martha walks into the full house and somehow in private she tells Mary that Jesus wants to see her. She most likely whispered this to Mary, because people are all around her. She said, “Mary, the Teacher is here and he's calling for you.”And Mary, right away, jumps up and goes to meet Jesus, and everybody is there, seeing her do this, and they assume she must be going to the tomb. So they leave the house and follow her.So picture Mary walking to meet Jesus, and there's this entourage of grieving people following behind her. She gets to Jesus in verse 32, and she falls down at Jesus's feet and she says, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Where have we heard that before? This is the same thing Martha said in verse 21.And again, I don't think this is a rebuke. Mary is just stating a fact, and she does it here bowed down at Jesus's feet — which is not a posture of disrespect — this is homage. She's broken before her teacher. She's been following him, learning from him, trusting him, and she's honest with him.And it's important we get this scene right in our minds because before John tells us how Jesus responds, he tells us what Jesus sees. We need to see it too.Verse 33 starts by saying that Jesus saw Mary weeping, down at this feet, and he saw this crowd of friends and family around her also weeping. And that word for “weeping” means wailing. This is audible, expressive grief. There's no ‘balled fists mad' at Jesus here. It's heartache. Now look what John says Jesus did …And this is one we need to see. I want to make sure everybody's with me. Find verse 33 — Chapter 11, verse 33.After Jesus sees this heartache around him, Verse 33,“…he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.”Jesus Is AngryNow that word “deeply moved” — that's how the English Standard Version and the New International Version translates it. But if you have the ESV, you might notice there's a little footnote marker, and the footnote says that this word could also be translated “indignant.” Or to be outraged. That's because in nearly every other place this word is used, that's what it means. Outside the New Testament this Greek word is used to refer to the snorting of horses, and when it's applied to humans it means expressing anger. This is where I think cartoons could actually help us.In old-school cartoons — like the Looney Tunes — it was really clear when the characters would get angry. Their faces would turn red and steam would blow out of their nostrils. That's anger.And the point is that the audience not miss the emotion!That's the point here in the use of this word.The New Living Translation actually nails it. They translate it “a deep anger welled up within him.” That's what the word means. Now why does it matter? Well, the word is repeated in verse 38. Look down at verse 38:“Then Jesus, deeply moved again [deeply angry again], [he] came to the tomb.”So that's twice in this scene that John tells us this. Which means he really doesn't want us to miss it. Jesus is angry here. He's indignant. He's furious. Jesus Is SadBut hold on a minute: before we import our own meaning of anger, we need to see more in this story. We know that whatever kind of anger Jesus has here, it's perfectly compatible with his holiness. Jesus never sinned, so this must be a holy anger. And there are three more words John uses here that fill in the picture. We have to see all of this together if we're going to have the right image.Notice back in verse 33, John tells us that Jesus was “deeply moved/angry in his spirit and greatly troubled.”Jesus being angry “in his spirit” means that he's under control — he's not flying off the handle. He's restrained.But at the same time his emotion is visible. Because notice that word in verse 33, “deeply troubled.” That word literally means to shake. B. B. Warfield describes it as “raging in himself … His inwardly restrained fury produced a profound agitation of his whole being …” Can you picture that?I know we all have ideas of what Jesus might have looked like (there's a few windows around here that could help our imaginations) — But whatever your imagination of Jesus is, it should be able to include everything the Bible says about him, and here we read that Jesus is so enraged that he's shaking. It's like he's about to explode, and says “Where have you laid him?” And then, verse 35, “Jesus wept.”Now who would have expected that?! He's raging in himself, and tears spill out.And when you see tears — when there's weeping — what does that mean? Even young children know what this means. This is part of early childhood development — teachers show children pictures of faces and have them match different emotions to each face. And when the teacher asks, “Which one is sad?”, the kids always point to the face with tears. Because tears means sorrow. Weeping means sadness. And in this story, Jesus is sad. That's what overflowed for everyone to see. Jesus is fuming with fury and he grieves with tears. Fury and grief — anger with sadness — that's the right image of Jesus here. That's what John is showing us.But why is Jesus responding this way? It has to do with what he encounters. First, and most obvious, he is surrounded by grief. He loved Mary and Martha, and Mary and Martha are both grieving; their friends and family with them are grieving, and so, at the most basic level, when Jesus weeps here, he's joining his friends in their grief.The people Jesus loves are sad, and he meets them in their sadness. He's with them. This is true sympathy. Jesus is a good friend. But the anger part — what is that about? This is where we have to look at what's behind the grief.In this story, what has caused the grief?Death.Warfield writes,The spectacle of the distress of Mary and her companions enraged Jesus because it brought poignantly home to his consciousness the evil of death, its unnaturalness, its “violent tyranny” … In Mary's grief, he contemplates the misery of the whole human race and burns with rage against the oppressor of men…It is death that is the object of his wrath, and behind death him who has the power of death and whom he has come into the world to destroy. Tears of sympathy may fill his eyes, but his soul is held by rage…Anger and sadness. Sadness and anger. Jesus Is ZealousIt's really important to see what happens next. What does Jesus do with these emotions?He doesn't sit there on his hands. But he's in motion. He's going somewhere with this. And, at some level, this is expected. Check out verses 36–37. This is how the friends and family respond. They see Jesus's emotion and think, “Wow, he really loved Lazarus!” And then some said, verse 37:“Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?”That's actually a smart question. It's the logical next question after you realize that Jesus really loved the man who died. It's clear that Jesus loved Lazarus, and we know Jesus can heal, so why didn't Jesus just heal him?I hope you see this is a form of the same question we talked about a month ago in our sermon “An Everyday Theology of Suffering.”The big question we talked about is: How can God be all-powerful and all-good, and suffering still exist?Remember that question? That's the big question. And that's the same thing going on here at a practical level: Jesus is powerful (he can heal), Jesus is good (he loved Lazarus). So … why is Lazarus dead in a tomb and Jesus upset about it?It's a fair question, and look, I think we're all just trying to figure it out. And maybe we think Jesus doesn't really have the kind of power we hoped he has — and if we think that, this next part is for us … Because Jesus, again, is in motion. He's going somewhere. Verse 38:“Then Jesus, deeply angry again, came to the tomb.”Get the image right in your mind. Jesus is walking up to this tomb furious. He's angry. He's sad. And he's zealous.Warfield on this part quotes Calvin. I'll read Calvin to you. He says:Christ does not come to the tomb as an idle spectator, but like a champion who prepares for a battle, and therefore we need not wonder that he again groans, for the violent tyranny of death, which he had to conquer, is placed before his eyes.Do you see it? Jesus approaches the tomb enraged because he is about to face our greatest enemy. And what does he do?He says, “Move the stone.” Martha says, “There's gonna be an odor.”Jesus says, “I'm here to show you the glory of God.”And then he looks up to his Father in heaven and says, verse 41,“Father, I thank you that you have heard me …”See, apparently Jesus has already been praying (and like Martha said in verse 22, whatever Jesus asks from God, God gives it to him). John wants us to know the Father and Son are in this together. Verse 43: “When Jesus had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice …”That word for “cried out” is the same word used later when the crowd will cry out “Crucify him! Crucify him!” The word means to shout. And John also adds “with a loud voice.”You gotta picture this. Jesus is not making a mild suggestion here. This is a loud shout from a heart enraged. He's shouting it loudly in defiance of death.“Lazarus, come out.”Verse 44,“And the man who died came out …”See, they don't even call him ‘Lazarus' anymore — they call him “the man who died” — because he did die, but now he's alive. And Jesus says,“Unbind him, and let him go.” Those words are significant. It means that Jesus, the resurrection and the life, has set the dead man free. Just like Jesus will set us free — not free from the end of our physical lives in this world, but absolutely free from death.Jesus, see, is zealous to save! He's zealous to display the glory of God and accomplish our everlasting good, which are one in the same.In this story, John uncovers the heart of Jesus for us.B. B. Warfield writes,Not in cold unconcern but in flaming wrath against the foe, Jesus smites in our behalf. He has not only saved us from the evils that oppress us; he has felt for and with us in our oppression, and under the impulse of these feelings has wrought out our redemption.Anger against our enemy. Sadness in our grief. Zeal for our salvation.This is the heart of Jesus. What a Savior!2. Why Does It Matter?Now, Part Two: What difference does this make in our lives?I'd like to close with an application. And there's a hundred things we could say! A hundred things we could takeaway. But for now, I'm just gonna focus on one: In discovering Jesus's heart, we discover the kind of hearts we are called to have as his people.We can't be content to only admire him, but we must follow him as our example — especially in our witness. Because Jesus shows us what a holy heart looks like toward a fallen world.We see it in the mingling of his anger and sadness — anger toward the ultimate enemy, and sadness for those who suffer. Indignation for the father of lies, sorrow for those captive to lies.I think the best name for this posture is what we might call brokenhearted boldness. (That's a Piper phrase.) Brokenhearted boldness.And we get the boldness part. That is so vital in our day. It's the courage to call evil evil. To hold our ground on moral clarity. To pray imprecatory psalms against the workers of Satan. And we do it with confidence, in Luther's words:The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him;His rage we can endure,For lo! His doom is sure;One little word shall fell him.We mock the devil! We mock death! This is boldness!But it's brokenhearted. Because at the same time that we resolve never to compromise truth, we weep for the world that's lost it. Together with the firmness of our conviction, we have the tenderness of compassion. We're brokenhearted, because Hell is real, and we know people who will go there. And we don't want them to. Brokenhearted boldness.And honestly, it's easier to recognize it than to describe it, so I'll tell you a true story…Just recently I was having lunch with one of our members, a college student. And he was telling me about a class he's in right now, and the professor is off the rails. The professor says there are at least 12 different genders, he openly mocks God in the classroom. And this student is disgusted by it. He told me he's spoken up in class, he's tried to dialogue with other students. He said, “But my classmates are so influenced by this professor. … They're just eating it up. They're all choosing a path of lies.”And as he said this, his eyes filled with tears, his voice began to crack; he had to stop talking and look away … And I thought: “That's it.”That's brokenhearted boldness.That's the heart of Jesus showing up in his people.It's not a witness of swagger. It's not brash or belligerent, not snide or snarky, not cruel or crude, but it's embracing truth with tears — a supreme love for God and a sincere love for people.It's a miracle, church, to have hearts like that! And would that God work this miracle in us! We want to be more like Jesus as we point to him and what he's done. That's what brings us to the Table.The TableBefore we can ever imagine being like Jesus, we have to first be saved by Jesus. And that's what we celebrate here.The heart of Christ is an example we can follow, but the cross of Christ is the unrepeatable accomplishment of our salvation — and we can only receive it.Christian, you know you can only receive it, so would you receive it afresh this morning? If you trust in Jesus, I invite to rest anew in this grace to you, and surrender yourself anew to his transforming work in your life.

Just as God had compassion for us, we are invited to have compassion for those around us--no matter our differences. In this brief series, let us explore together what it looks like to live compassionate lives. If we really saw the image of God in every person, how might that change our world? This week, Pastor Karla examines the  Levitical law for caring for the poor and what it has to say to us today about caring for our brothers and sisters in need. She discusses the beauty and the pitfalls of the system, and what the system has to say to us about compassion. Compassion means entering into the suffering of others, even when it hurts. Passage: isaiah 53:3–5; Luke 5:17-26 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  Annual Giving Campaign We are currently in our annual giving season at Point Loma Church. This provides an opportunity to support the work that God is doing here for anyone who has been impacted by this ministry. To learn more about the impact your donations had in 2025 as well as what we hope to do in 2026, visit this link: https://pointlomachurch.org/annualcampaign/ Will you prayerfully consider giving to Point Loma Church this year?   To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

Suffer for The Gospel(2 Timothy 2:1-26) For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesTraveling a Rough and Rugged Road - SwindollThree Metaphors of Ministry - Stott2 Timothy 2:1-13 - Leifeld2 Timothy 2:1-13 - MounceOn Handling Controversy - Leifeld“Rightly Dividing the Word” - MounceSuffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. (2:3, 8-9) NASBPassing on the Truth of the Gospel (2:1-2) Confidently entrust the truth to others who will pass it on to generations yet to come. Three Robust Examples of Endurance (2:3-7)Soldier - Focused with single-minded devotion.Athlete - Faithful to the standards of God.Farmer - Hardworking with confident patience.The Gospel of Jesus is Worthy of Suffering (2:8-13) Courageously suffer well for the sake of the gospel.Christ (2:8)Paul (2:9-10)Christians (2:11-13)Faithfulness in Ministry (2:14-26) Strive to be useful to the Master as someone who is grounded in the truth and living as a winsome witness.The Ministry of the Word (2:14-19)The Ministry of Example (2:20-26)God designed the church to pass onthe truth of the gospel from generation to generation,even when it is difficult and costly.Home Church QuestionsHanding on the Truth of the Gospel (2:1–2).What does it mean to be 'strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus' rather than relying on our own strength?What are some practical ways you can 'entrust' the gospel to others in your current stage of life (family, work, ministry, neighborhood)?Why do you think Paul emphasizes faithful people more than talented people when passing on the gospel?Three Strong Examples of Endurance (2:3–7).Which of these examples (soldier, athlete, farmer) do you personally relate to most? Why?How might these examples encourage someone who is growing weary in serving Christ?The Gospel Is Worthy of Suffering (2:8–13)How does remembering Christ's resurrection strengthen us to endure?Have you ever experienced or witnessed suffering because of faith? What helped you persevere?Pray for the Unreached: The Pipipa in BrazilHidden deep within Brazil, the Pipipa people cling tightly to their spirit-based traditions, viewing any new faith as a threat to their identity. Protected from outsiders, they remain cut off from the hope of Christ. Yet some live beyond their homeland—within reach of Brazil's vibrant church. Pray that God will raise up believers to connect with them, that Pipipa elders would encounter the living Christ, and that a movement of faith would spread through their people and beyond.FinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 11/02 33,119Giving For 11/09 38,172YTD Budget 657,692Giving 618,937 OVER/(UNDER) (38,755)Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week is Here! National Collection Week starts tomorrow, and we still need volunteers! Please visit the Fellowship app and tap the OCC icon, or go to fellowshipconway.org/occ to sign up. You can drop off your shoeboxes anytime this week, but please note — next Sunday, November 23, is the final day we can accept shoeboxes for 2025.Thank you for helping us reach our goal of 8,200 shoeboxes! During the loading process, we could use a few extra dollies or hand trucks. If you have one we can borrow, please bring it to the church next Sunday and plan to pick it up Monday after loading is complete.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. OCC Dedication – November 23 (Both Services)On this special Sunday, kids in preschool through 7th grade will join their families for the OCC dedication during the main worship service. It's a great time for families to worship together! Fellowship Kids will still be open for our littlest ones—babies and toddlers (first hall).Fellowship Kids Parents' Night OutParents, this night is for you! Drop off your kids for an evening full of fun while you enjoy some time to yourselves. Feed your kiddos dinner, dress them in their favorite pajamas, and bring them over! We'll play games, make Christmas crafts, enjoy a snack, and watch a movie together.​ Register by November 24 at fellowshipconway.org/register.Fellowship Women's Potluck and P.J.'sLadies, grab your cozy PJs, a dish to share, and join us for a fun night together on Thursday, December 4th, from 6–8 p.m. at 11 Skyland Dr. (home of Amy McKissack). Come with a friend or make a new one — it's going to be a relaxed evening of food, laughter, and great company!Let's Make a Difference Together!Fellowship is deepening our connection with Theodore Jones Elementary—where one of our Home Churches has already been building meaningful relationships with students and families. This fall, we have an amazing opportunity to serve and show the love of Christ right here in our community by providing, packing, and delivering Thanksgiving boxes to families in need. Get all the details and sign up at fellowshipconway.org/register.Widows' Christmas Party Luncheon - Thursday, December 11th Join us for a special time of food, friendship, and Christmas fun! We'll gather at Ambra's home (3680 Gresham Dr) to enjoy lunch and celebrate the season together. Please RSVP by Monday, December 1 to: Judy: (501) 329-3535 or Ambra: (501) 730-6795 Join a Home ChurchHome Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium.

Some days the weight of the world feels unbearable. In our daily prayer and devotional, we reflect on the fact that news headlines, personal stories, or even a single conversation can open our eyes to suffering so deep that it feels paralyzing. For Sophia Bricker, reading a student’s research paper on women in refugee camps brought her face-to-face with heartbreaking realities—women fleeing violence, grieving losses, and enduring ongoing trauma. She sat stunned, wondering how the world could stay so still when so much was broken. Scripture reminds us that believers have felt this kind of anguish before. Jeremiah—the “weeping prophet”—saw devastation firsthand as Jerusalem fell in ruins. Lamentations is filled with his raw grief, yet even in the midst of sorrow, he anchored his soul in hope. He remembered God’s steadfast love and compassion, the only reason His people were not consumed. That same hope is ours today. While the suffering around us may feel overwhelming, God sees it all. He grieves with us. And He has already provided the ultimate answer to the world’s pain—Jesus Christ, who conquered sin and death, and who will one day wipe away every tear. Even when we don’t know how to help or what to do, we can pray. We can lament. And we can ask God to show us where He is already at work so we can participate in bringing His love, justice, and compassion into dark places. Today's Bible Reading:“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail” (Lamentations 3:22, NIV). Takeaway Truths God sees every injustice and every sorrow—nothing is hidden from Him. Lament is a biblical response to suffering and a pathway to deeper hope. Christ’s victory assures us that suffering will not have the final word. Let’s Pray Great God of all, You see all the brokenness in the world and know better than I do the evil that exists in the hearts of humankind. At times, I am overwhelmed by the stories of suffering I encounter. There is so much sorrow—people who go hungry, children without parents, families torn apart by war and violence, individuals struggling in poverty and slavery, and beloved daughters that You created who are exploited and assaulted. My heart breaks as I think of their lives and the hopelessness that marks their days. Lord, I know Your heart breaks for them too, and so I am asking You to be with them. Show them Your love and grace, providing comfort in their suffering. Please also guide me on how I can help, even in my small, limited role in the world. May I be a part of the work You are already doing to bring good news to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Related Scriptures Lamentations 3:21–26 Psalm 34:18 Revelation 21:4 Romans 12:15 Related Resources Why Lament Matters in the Christian Life – Crosswalk.com How to Pray When the World Feels Heavy – Christianity.com More daily encouragement on LifeAudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Romans 8:24-25 — Suffering can lead to despair. Many Christians undergoing great trials (especially older saints) desire to “get out” of this life. In those moments when they see the sad state of this world, evil increasing, and the limitations of humanity to change anything, the Christian may be tempted to think, “why doesn't God take me out of this world?” But is this the Christian position? Is this biblical hope? Further, what does hope look like in practice? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones answers these questions in this sermon on Romans 8:18–25 titled “Hope in Practice.” He says mere desire to escape this life is contrary to the biblical hope because biblical hope is always positive, not negative. Biblical hope desires to be with the Lord, not merely escape difficult circumstances. By examining the apostle Paul's words as well as other biblical passages, Dr. Lloyd-Jones characterizes hope as eager or joyful waiting. This means Christians are not to wait passively, but straining and stretching for the glory that awaits. Moreover, he emphasizes the posture of patience in hoping. Listen to Dr. Lloyd-Jones expound the wonderful truth of gospel hope. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111