Podcasts about Suffering

Suffering proves our allegiance to Christ's goodness and reveals his worth as an all-sufficient prize.

Akshay Nanavati is not your typical adventurer — he's a former Marine, a survivor of war-induced PTSD, and a seeker of what he calls the “crucible of suffering.” In this deeply introspective and intensely raw conversation, Akshay explores how pain, guilt, and darkness became vehicles for transcendence in his life. From confronting suicidal despair and alcoholism to dragging sleds across frozen wastelands in Antarctica, Akshay shares why he deliberately ventures into physical and psychological extremes. He talks about the paradox of finding peace in chaos, the value of darkness retreats, the necessity of knowing when to quit, and how pushing to the edge can awaken a deeper meaning in life. This is a conversation about discipline, purpose, and the pursuit of inner freedom through radical self-mastery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 - Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the affliction that you are enduring. … To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by His power, so that the Name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey dive into the profound teachings of Viktor Frankl, the legendary Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor. This episode marks the first in the Legendary Series, where the two highlight timeless authors whose ideas have had a lasting impact. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning serves as the foundation for a deep exploration of how suffering can be endured when individuals find meaning in it.Frankl's insights are especially relevant in today's world, as they demonstrate that even in the darkest circumstances, the human spirit has the power to choose its response. He shows that purpose can provide a lifeline through suffering. Whether navigating personal challenges or seeking deeper fulfillment, Frankl's wisdom offers transformative guidance.This episode explores two of the most impactful paradigms from Frankl's work, examining the power of personal freedom in choosing one's response and the essential role that meaning plays in survival.What We Discuss[00:00] – Introduction to the Legendary Series[02:34] – Who is Viktor Frankl?[03:24] – The Freedom to Choose Your Attitude[06:42] – The Power of the Gap Between Stimulus and Response[13:10] – Finding Meaning in Suffering[15:04] – The Importance of ActionNotable Quotes[05:08] " Everything can be taken from a man, but one thing, the last of the human freedoms. To choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances to choose one's own way." – Viktor Frankl[07:44] "The most beautiful thing about the human condition is that there's a space in between stimulus and response. In that gap lies our freedom and our growth." – Britain Covey [17:19] ”This book is a way that can help you realize that there is a meaning, there is a purpose for you in this life. There is something unique for you that only you can do.” – Stephen H. CoveyResourcesParadigm Shifting BooksPodcastInstagram YouTube BookMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklBritain CoveyLinkedIn InstagramStephen H. CoveyLinkedIn

In this episode Eliza interviews Beth about her new book, 10 Questions About Pain and Suffering: 30 Devotionals for Kids, Teens, and Families. Beth shares about the difficulty of talking with kids about the tough questions that arise when suffering occurs. She offers wisdom in how we can help kids encounter the God of compassion when they feel pain, as well as how they can love others who are suffering. We shouldn't shy away from this topic with kids, since it's an opportunity to show them who God is. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this worship Rev.Larry Rice and Pastor Chris Aaron Rice. In the first half Rev.Rice helps us understand why we suffer. From it's causes to how the Bible helps us to cope or conquer it. In the second half Chris continues to help us have grace and praise God and his word during theses times.

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Are you living at effect — waiting for life to happen to you — or at cause, creating it on purpose? In this episode, I'm challenges long-held beliefs about suffering, sacrifice, and holiness that keep so many stuck in pain and scarcity. Tune in to learn how to release the old stories and step fully into your power as the creator of your life. Download the self reflection worksheet to end your suffering today: https://link.kimguillory.com/widget/form/iqtIfmHBwK4SgdhnnjsT Get the full show notes: https://kimguillory.com/podcast/suffering-isnt-holy And if you got value out of this, please share it with someone who could use it. Leave a rating and review. Each of those helps us send the message out to more people. Thank you!

In this Worship Rev. Larry Rice shows us how the scriptures explain the suffering we see in everyday life.

In these Worships, Rev. Larry Rice and Pastor Chris Aaron Rice. In the First half Rev. Rice talks about in the 6th year of NLEC everyone was losing interest in the Ministry's work and the scriptures particularly John 15:2 & 2 Corinthians 1:9-10. In the second half Chris shows us how the Bible can help us get through Pain and Suffering

. Michael Cresap's Transformation into a Patriot Hero Professor Robert G. Parkinson, Heart of American Darkness: Bewilderment and Horror on the Early Frontier This section details the transformation of Michael Cresap from a figure blamed for frontier atrocities to a Patriot hero. Although blamed by Logan and British officials for the violence, Cresap answered the Continental Congress's call for riflemen, marching to Boston. These riflemen were lauded as "America's secret weapons" but were difficult to manage, causing George Washington to wish they hadn't come. Suffering from malaria, Cresap collapsed shortly after arriving and later died in New York City in October 1775. Patriot leaders, needing heroes to fight the British and rumored native alliances, emphasized Cresap's violent experience and volunteerism as core American traits. He was given a massive public funeral in New York.

In this empowering conversation, FASTer Way CEO Amanda Tress sits down with friend and hormone expert Dr. Anna Cabeca, also known as The Girlfriend Doctor, to talk all things perimenopause, menopause, and hormone balance—without the confusion or fear. Dr. Anna shares her incredible story of reversing early menopause, naturally conceiving at 42, and helping thousands of women reclaim their energy, mood, and metabolism through her Keto-Green method, lifestyle shifts, and one powerful mindset: “Menopause is natural and mandatory—suffering is not.” Whether you're 35+ and starting to notice changes or deep in the menopausal transition wondering, “Is this my new normal?”, this episode will help you see what's possible when you support your body instead of fighting it. Join FASTer Way's next 6 Week Program: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/ Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: https://fasterwayshop.com/ Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss Follow us on Instagram: Amanda Tress: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress Dr. Anna Cabeca: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ FASTer Way to Fat Loss: https://www.instagram.com/fasterwaytofatloss

When life doesn't go as planned, where do you anchor your soul? In this conversation, Marian Jordan Ellis sits down with writer and speaker Vaneetha Risner—a self-described “sufferer who writes”—to talk about finding a living hope in Jesus through polio and post-polio syndrome, multiple miscarriages, the death of her infant son, betrayal and divorce, and unexpected restoration. Drawing from John 6 (“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of life”), John 9, and 1 Peter 1 & 4, Vaneetha shares how God meets us in the fire, refines our faith like gold, and teaches us to place our hope in a Person, not an outcome.What you'll hear:-- Vaneetha's story: polio as an infant, long hospital stays, grief and losses, and the paradox of joy (2 Cor. 4:17).--Why living hope (1 Peter) is sturdier than “if-this-then-I'll-be-okay” outcomes—and how that shift changes everything.--The refining fire: what gets burned away, what remains, and how Christ's presence becomes tangible in suffering (Dan. 3; 1 Pet. 1:6–7).--Church as the hands and feet of Jesus: practical ways to love people in pain.--Discipleship in hard seasons: daily Scripture, honest prayer, real community—and obedience that blesses enemies.--How suffering kills entitlement and awakens gratitude and wonder.Resources mentioned:Marian's new Bible study: Anchored: The Life & Letters of the Apostle Peter — 7 video teachings + 6 weeks of study.Vaneetha's memoir: Walking Through Fire.If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend, leave a comment with your takeaway, and consider partnering with This Redeemed Life to help us reach more women with the hope of Jesus.#AnchoredPodcast #ThisRedeemedLife #VaneethaRisner #LivingHope #1Peter #RefiningFire #FaithInTrials #ChristianTestimony #John6 #GriefAndFaith #HopeInJesus #Discipleship

Suffering, death, and tragedy are sometimes part of God's plan and sometimes the result of human agency. Trust Him instead of blaming Him. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2 Thessalonians #3: “The Church Will Not Escape Suffering”   THIS EPISODE Rob & Vinnie are joined by Gene Green (Professor of New Testament Emeritas, Wheaton College), who gives a deep dive on the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians…Gene may also be the nicest biblical scholar in America (maybe the world???) today! The discussion involves everything from how the people of God will have to suffer the things of this world, to eschatology and how the people of God will not be able to escape these terrible things!  Check out Dr. Green's commentary on the books of Thessalonians.    FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob's latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)   #BiblePodcast #TheologyPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithPodcast #EndTimes #BibleProphecy #ProphecyPodcast #LastDays #RevelationStudy #SecondComing #Eschatology #Hell #Annihilationism #politics #ChristianNationalism #Rapture #suffering

When storms rise, Paul shows us what it means to trust God in the middle of them. From imprisonment and shipwreck to standing before kings, his story reveals that suffering is not a detour from God's plan—it's the very soil where faith grows strong. Through patient endurance and a non-anxious presence, Paul turns every trial into testimony and every hardship into hope.

On today's episode Tim sits down with Toby Sola to discuss seeing/hearing/feeling your way to a flourishing existence, nociception versus anguish, and playing a crummy hand of cards in the best way possible. Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends… 2025 Boston Health & Performance Summit November 2nd: https://www.reframeperformance.com/2025-bhps Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/ Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland Contact Tim: ascendrehabandperformance.com or @ascend_rehab_and_performance

The apostles of Jesus Christ show us what it looks like to suffer with joy for faithfulness to Christ. The work of the Holy Spirit in their lives shows us how we come to love Christ so deeply that we are honored to be dishonored with him. These last days call for faithfulness to Christ, and the Holy Spirit provides the strength. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

1 Peter 5:6-14 - Suffering and the Supernatural  |  Series: Worship in the Wilderness, 1 Peter |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor  |  Preached 10-26-25 10:45am   Tag: New Testament, 1 Peter, Pain, Exile, Hurt, Grace, Awkward, Silent, Help, Hurt, Hope, Focus, End, Devil, Lion, Prayer, Humble

How do you survive hard times and even flourish in your relationship with God? Jill Briscoe teaches about how our relationship with the Lord can be strengthened because of—and during—hard times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

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Welcome to Scorpio Season, a powerful sign that initiates us into the forces of life, death, and rebirth. Scorpio pulls back the veil between this world and the next. It's also the courage to transform. A Grand Water Trine opens our hearts into new spaces.Timestamps:♈ Aries — 18:09♉ Taurus — 21:28♊ Gemini — 23:36♋ Cancer — 27:36♌ Leo — 31:24♍ Virgo — 34:47♎ Libra — 38:58♏ Scorpio — 42:49♐ Sagittarius — 47:49♑ Capricorn — 51:40♒ Aquarius — 54:47♓ Pisces — 57:50Read More:Free Webinar — Introduction to Energetic Scienceshttps://mercia-academy.ch/en/courses/energetic-sciences-presentation-october-1-2025-with-katie-sweetman/Mars in Scorpio: Sign by Signhttps://empoweringastrology.com/mars-in-scorpio-sign-by-sign/Jupiter in Cancer: Sign by Signhttps://empoweringastrology.com/jupiter-in-cancer-sign-by-signOn Chiron, Suffering, and Knotshttps://empoweringastrology.com/on-chiron-suffering-and-knots/Chiron in Aries: The Wounds of Warhttps://empoweringastrology.com/chiron-in-aries/Saturn in Pisces: The Look Withinhttps://empoweringastrology.com/saturn-in-pisces-look-within-2023-2026/Saturn in Pisces: Sign by Signhttps://empoweringastrology.com/saturn-in-pisces-sign-by-sign-2023-2026/Uranus in Gemini: Radical Ideashttps://empoweringastrology.com/uranus-in-gemini-radical-ideas-what-does-it-meanUranus in Gemini: Sign by Signhttps://empoweringastrology.com/uranus-in-gemini-sign-by-sign/Neptune in Aries: A New Dawnhttps://empoweringastrology.com/neptune-in-aries-a-new-dawn-what-does-neptune-in-aries-mean/Neptune in Aries: Sign by Signhttps://empoweringastrology.com/neptune-in-aries-sign-by-sign/Pluto in Aquarius: Transforming Humanityhttps://empoweringastrology.com/pluto-in-aquarius-transforming-humanity-2023-2044-what-will-it-mean/Pluto in Aquarius: Sign by Signhttps://empoweringastrology.com/pluto-in-aquarius-what-does-it-mean-for-my-zodiac-sign/Subscribe to My Mailing Listhttp://eepurl.com/gwPi_zAstrology Webinars and Courseshttps://empoweringastrology.freshlearn.com/Book Your Consultationhttps://empoweringastrology.as./#grandwatertrine #scorpioseason #suninscorpio #marsinscorpio #elementwater #october2025astrology #octoberastrology #empoweringastrology #katiesweetman #astrologyplusconsciousness #holisticastrology #astrologyforecast #soulalchemy #thesoulsjourney #modernmystics #astrology #astrologie #astrologia #astrolog #astrologersofinstagram #horoscope #horoscopes #astrologyposts #dailyhoroscope #dailyastrology #weeklyastrology #weeklyhoroscopes

1 Peter 5:6-14 - Suffering and the Supernatural  |  Series: Worship in the Wilderness, 1 Peter |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor  |  Preached 10-26-25 10:45am   Tag: New Testament, 1 Peter, Pain, Exile, Hurt, Grace, Awkward, Silent, Help, Hurt, Hope, Focus, End, Devil, Lion, Prayer, Humble

1 Peter 2:13-25

Sermon Handout PERSEVERANCE DURING SUFFERING2 Timothy 2:11-132 Timothy 2:1–13 (ESV) — 1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace thatis in Christ Jesus, 2 and what youhave heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men,who will be able to teach others also. 3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim isto please the one who enlisted him. 5An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer whoought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understandingin everything. 8 Remember JesusChrist, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound withchains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, thatthey also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 The saying is trustworthy, for: If wehave died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will alsoreign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; 13 if we are faithless,he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.

Send us a textNatanya Wachtel knows what it's like to lose everything—more than once. She's lived through physical trauma, medical crises, paralysis, and the kind of pain most people don't talk about out loud. She's had to relearn how to live inside a body that stopped working—and fight to reclaim parts of herself that the world was all too willing to discard.But she didn't stop at survival.Natanya has turned that pain into purpose, creating healing frameworks and trauma-informed tools that meet people where they are—especially those who've been overlooked, underestimated, or left behind. Through her platform, The NatanyaExperience, she works with first responders, veterans, incarcerated individuals, and survivors of deep personal loss to help them rebuild not just their identity, but their sense of worth.She's not a guru. She's not a life coach. And she doesn't show up with a script. She shows up because she's been there.Alongside her lived experience, Natanya brings decades of work in behavioral science and integrative wellness, volunteering her time in nonprofits focused on suicide prevention, trauma recovery, and mental health access for vulnerable communities. She collaborates with pioneers in brain science and medical innovation to advance non-invasive technologies—from vagus nerve stimulation to vibrational healing and neuroplasticity-based interventions—because she believes that true healing requires both science and soul.Her mission is simple: to help people remember they're not broken—they're becoming.For the audience of The Suffering Podcast, Natanya offers no platitudes. Just real conversation, hard-earned wisdom, and an unshakable belief that the things that tried to destroy us can become the very things that set us free.Find NatanyaNew Solutions Network WebsiteNatanya's WebsiteWoman Who Create WebsiteEvr More WebsiteFind 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

What's the difference between being religious and being transformed? In this episode, we explore Paul's dramatic encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road and what it reveals about the difference between external credentials and internal transformation. If you've been wondering why doing all the "right things" doesn't feel like enough, this episode is for you.Main Scripture Passages Discussed:Philippians 1:21 - "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain"Philippians 3:3-11 - The cornerstone of this episode1 Corinthians 15 - Why the resurrection matters for salvation1 Peter 1:3 - New birth through Christ's resurrection1 Peter 4:12-16 - Suffering as privilege, not painGalatians 2:20 - Crucified with Christ2 Corinthians 3:17-18 - Transformation into His imageLuke 14:26-27 - Cost of discipleshipJohn 15 - Abiding in the vineRomans 6:14 - Freedom from sin's mastery through graceKey Concepts Explained:Religious Performance vs. Authentic TransformationThe Role of Internal Fuel (Resurrection Power)Spiritual Formation as a Progressive JourneyThe Holy Spirit's Role in Reshaping CharacterMetamorphosis (Greek word for spiritual transformation)Regeneration and New Birth in ChristResources Mentioned:George Barna's "Maximum Faith" research on American ChristianityThe Book of Philippians (full series)Grand Point Church Connect GroupsReflection Questions:What "credentials" are you relying on instead of Christ?Are you running your spiritual race on full or empty?How can you experience the resurrection power of Jesus more fully this week?Where is God calling you to value His mission more than your comfort?

Life is hard! Suffering and brokenness feel like a normal part of our daily lives. However, just as he did with the Apostle Paul, the Lord is seeking to encourage us today by reminding us to have courage. For the Christian, we have no need to fear because we are never alone, the Lord is always with us!

In this clip, we’ll discuss: The importance of the Living Word of God. God’s Vision for our church and His plan for your life are incredible. Our biblically sound teaching will inspire and challenge you to discover it all. You need sincere worship and a church community that loves God and that loves you. At Passion, you will find opportunities for growth through discipleship and personal development. Your children will also have fun and learn about God. At Passion Church, we believe in creating an environment where God's presence is felt, His Word is preached, and lives are transformed. We are a happy and fun church but are also very committed to being biblically sound. We are led by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to sincere worship. Our mission is to build authentic relationships, disciple individuals, and passionately pursue God’s purpose for our lives. We also have a powerful Missions Program and commitment to soul-winning. We invite you to join us at 983 Goodman Rd W, Horn Lake, MS 38637. Our Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m.! You’ll love our Pastor Guy Sheffield, and you’ll find us all happy to see you! All we’re missing is YOU! Let’s grow together in God’s purpose and love. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay connected with Passion Church Desoto. Like us on Facebook & Subscribe to our YouTube page @ ‘Passion Church Desoto’. #Jesus #PassionChurch #GodsPresence #Worship #Discipleship #ChurchFamily #HornLakeMS #GuySheffield #SundayService #Preaching #Bible #encouragmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this clip, we’ll discuss: What does it mean to be truly spiritual? God’s Vision for our church and His plan for your life are incredible. Our biblically sound teaching will inspire and challenge you to discover it all. You need sincere worship and a church community that loves God and that loves you. At Passion, you will find opportunities for growth through discipleship and personal development. Your children will also have fun and learn about God. At Passion Church, we believe in creating an environment where God's presence is felt, His Word is preached, and lives are transformed. We are a happy and fun church but are also very committed to being biblically sound. We are led by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to sincere worship. Our mission is to build authentic relationships, disciple individuals, and passionately pursue God’s purpose for our lives. We also have a powerful Missions Program and commitment to soul-winning. We invite you to join us at 983 Goodman Rd W, Horn Lake, MS 38637. Our Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m.! You’ll love our Pastor Guy Sheffield, and you’ll find us all happy to see you! All we’re missing is YOU! Let’s grow together in God’s purpose and love. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay connected with Passion Church Desoto. Like us on Facebook & Subscribe to our YouTube page @ ‘Passion Church Desoto’. #Jesus #PassionChurch #GodsPresence #Worship #Discipleship #ChurchFamily #HornLakeMS #GuySheffield #SundayService #Preaching #Bible #encouragmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 23:1-25. From the series The Crucified God: Understanding the Suffering of Christ. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.

1 Peter 1:6-9

Suffering as a Means of Spiritual Growth      Sufferings (pathēma) encompass a broader category that includes pain, hardship, or affliction resulting from life in a fallen world, the hostility of others, or divine discipline. The word pathēma derives from paschō, meaning “to experience, suffer, endure…affliction.”[1] The word is frequently used in the New Testament to describe the sufferings of Christ as well as those of His followers (Phil 3:10). Peter wrote, “After you have suffered [paschō] for a little while, the God of all grace…will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (1 Pet 5:10). Suffering may come through persecution for righteousness (2 Tim 3:12), through physical weakness or limitation (2 Cor 12:7–9), or simply through the general consequences of living in a sin-cursed world (Rom 8:18–22).      While trials test faith, sufferings train the soul through endurance, humility, and dependence upon God's sustaining grace. Paul's personal afflictions illustrate this reality well. Though he pleaded three times for relief from his “thorn in the flesh,” the Lord replied, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” (2 Cor 12:8–9). Likewise, Joseph's prolonged suffering in Egypt, though marked by injustice and hardship, became the means by which God shaped his character and positioned him for blessing and service (Gen 37–50).      The Hebrew counterpart to pathēma is עָנָה (ʿānâ), which means to “be bowed down, afflicted…be put down or become low.”[2] It is often used to describe the suffering of God's people under pressure (Ex 1:11–12; Deut 8:2–3) or the self-humbling that accompanies dependence upon the Lord (Lev 16:29, 31; cf. Jam 4:6; 1 Pet 5:6). Both pathēma andʿānâ express the spiritual principle that God uses adversity not to crush His people but to conform them to His character. Through suffering rightly endured, believers are drawn into closer fellowship with Christ, as Paul wrote, “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings [pathēma]” (Phil 3:10). Categories of Suffering      Scripture presents several categories of suffering in the believer's life, each serving distinct purposes within God's sovereign plan. Some suffering comes because of righteousness, as Paul wrote, “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim 3:12). Peter echoes this when he states, “Even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed” (1 Pet 3:14). To suffer for righteousness means God permits evil men to persecute the believer who is walking in His will (John 15:18–19; 2 Tim 3:12). Yet God blesses by supplying grace sufficient in the moment (2 Cor 12:9), and future reward at the judgment seat of Christ where faithful endurance will be recognized (1 Cor 3:12–15; 2 Cor 5:10). At times, suffering comes for the sake of testimony, advancing the gospel and glorifying God. Paul wrote, “Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel” (Phil 1:12). The “circumstances” Paul refers to are his imprisonment in Rome, which placed him under house arrest while awaiting trial before Caesar (Acts 28:16, 30).[3] There is also the category of shared suffering with Christ, as Paul longed “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings” (Phil 3:10). These forms of suffering reveal God's sovereign use of adversity for His glory and the believer's growth. Apart from these, Scripture identifies two main forms of suffering that promote spiritual growth: corrective suffering, which restores the disobedient to fellowship, and perfective suffering, which refines the obedient toward greater maturity in Christ. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.   [1] Moisés Silva, ed., New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 666. [2] Francis Brown, Samuel Rolles Driver, and Charles Augustus Briggs, Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977), 776. [3] This was likely during his first Roman imprisonment (around A.D. 60–62). Though restricted, Paul was permitted to receive visitors and to preach and teach from his rented quarters (Acts 28:30–31). Paul had been falsely accused in Jerusalem, arrested, and after a series of hearings before Jewish and Roman authorities—including Felix, Festus, and Agrippa—he exercised his right as a Roman citizen to appeal to Caesar (Acts 25:11–12). This led to his voyage to Rome, where he endured shipwreck and eventually arrived under guard (Acts 27–28). Humanly speaking, imprisonment might have looked like a setback. His chains gave him opportunity to share Christ with the Praetorian Guard (Phil 1:13), Rome's elite soldiers, and word spread even into Caesar's household (Phil 4:22). Furthermore, his example emboldened other believers to speak the word of God without fear (Phil 1:14). In other words, the “circumstances” of Phil 1:12 were Paul's unjust arrest, Roman confinement, and looming trial. Yet, rather than hindering God's work, these very hardships became the platform for advancing the gospel, both among unbelievers in high places and among believers who gained courage from Paul's faithfulness.

Assurance in Suffering - Romans 5:3-5 - Pastor Kurt M. Smith - 10/26/2025

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In this episode, we welcome Congresswoman Harriet Hageman from Wyoming to discuss pressing issues such as government shutdowns and the concerning collection of phone records of Americans. Hageman, a constitutional lawyer and member of the House Judiciary Committee, shares her insights on these critical topics. We also cover the media's role in misinformation, a significant economic update on mortgage rates, and a deep dive into New Jersey's gubernatorial candidate Mikey Sherrill's controversies. Additionally, we talk with former Congressman Garrett Graves about the national debt and Dr. Peter McCullough regarding a shocking new study linking COVID vaccines to increased cancer risk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THIS ONE HAS ME UGLY CRYING IN IT, Y'ALL!!!For too long I tied my worth to my bank account, especially as a business owner. In the hardest seasons and the slowest sales is when I was forced to not only heal my relationship with money, but truly learn who I was in Jesus Christ. That's my REAL identity, and the same goes for you!Because you are not your bank balance.You are not your slow month.And you are definitely not the number in your business account this morning.This episode is a heart-to-heart from my mic upstairs (bulldogs snoring in the background, per usual) — and it's one of the most important identity resets I've ever recorded.We're talking:The real stats behind slow seasons and success stories (you're not the only one!)My own money healing journey and how God rewired my beliefs around wealthWhat the Bible actually says about abundance, stewardship, and legacy wealthWhy pruning doesn't mean punishment — it's preparation for your next levelPlus… a lil celebration because

 What roles do God and Satan play in Job's suffering and suffering throughout Scriptures?Satan appears in Job 1:6-12 and 2:1-6, 7. His hand in suffering is particularly emphasized in Job 1:12 and 2:6, 7. Satan's hand in suffering is stressed in several New Testament passages as well. In Luke 13:16 the woman Jesus heals in the synagogues is one “whom Satan has bound for eighteen years.” In Acts 10:38 Jesus went about doing good and “healing all who were oppressed of the devil.” II Cor. 12:7 describes Paul's thorn in the flesh as a “messenger of Satan.” In Jesus' letter to the church of Smyrna he says that “the devil is about to cast some of you into prison” (Rev. 2:10). Each of these passages speak of Satan, the devil playing a significant role in human suffering. There are certainly other passages that tie Satan to temptation, sin, and spiritual suffering, but now we are focusing on physical suffering. These truths from the book of Job about God's hand in human suffering are consistent with the rest of Scripture. Deuteronomy 32:39 “See now that I, I am He, and there is no god besides Me; It is who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.”I Samuel 2:6-7 “The LORD kills and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts.”Isaiah 30:26 “The LORD binds up the fracture of His people and heals the bruise He has inflicted.”Isaiah 45:7 “The One forming light and creating darkness, causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the LORD who does all these.”Jer. 32:42 “Just as I brought all this great disaster on this people, so I am going to bring on them all the good that I am promising them.”Lam. 3:37-38 “Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass, unless the LORD has commanded it? Is in not from the mouth of the Most High that both good and ill go forth?”Amos 3:6 “If a trumpet is blown in a city will not the people tremble? If a calamity occurs in a city has not the LORD done it?”Heb. 12:1-11 The hostility followers of Jesus experienced from sinners in 12:1-4 seems to be the same as the discipline of the LORD in 12:5-11. There are several events in which both God and Satan are said to be active. Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil (Matt. 4:1; Luke 4:1).  The devil is trying to get Jesus to sin and undo God's entire plan of salvation. God using to the same event to qualify Jesus as the perfect high priest (Heb. 2:17-18; 4:14-16). While Paul's thorn in the flesh was a messenger of Satan, it was given to keep Paul from exalting himself (II Cor. 12:7-10). Obviously, keeping Paul from becoming proud was not Satan's purpose but it was God's purpose. While Satan entered Judas to entice him to betray Jesus (Luke 22:3; John 13:2, 27), all the things that happened around the crucifixion were to fulfill the will of God (Acts 2:23; 3:13-15; 4:27-28; 13:27). While Satan and God were both involved in these events, in none of these cases are God and Satan acting together. Satan is seeking to cause man to curse God. But God is working in the same events to seek to teach man things he would not have learned otherwise (Ps. 119:67, 71, 75). God is seeking to help man see Him more clearly than previously (Job 42:5-6).  God is working to save man from sin. The message of the Bible is that nothing happens to us that is not ultimately controlled by the knowledge, love, wisdom, and power of our God of all comfort (II Cor. 1:3). The test of Job was ultimately a step in the utter defeat of Satan and not Job.

As we discover the lives of the saints, it seems they endured quite a bit of suffering before receiving their eternal reward. It begs the question, is it worth it? Fr. Mike reminds us that in this life, we will have suffering. The question is not, can you avoid suffering by avoiding Jesus? The question is, can your suffering be transformed by embracing Jesus?

Sarah AND Susie had MRIs (separately, but still), and let's just say it didn't go well. Hear them trauma bond about it. We learn that cows have accents depending on where they live, and even their mood and what they're mooing about. And we learn how we even know that. We discuss how inspired we are by the work and life of Jane Goodall, and how her legacy will live on. We talk about how there are different expectations for different circumstances and how standards change all the time and expectations affect our perceptions. We learn about a school that is limiting the number of times students can use the bathroom, and we debate whether this is a good policy or not. And Sarah reveals the difference between having an orgasm with a woman vs. having an orgasm with a man.Brain Candy Podcast Presents: Susie & Sarah's SpOoOoOoOoktacular Spectacle, October 30, Oriental Theater, Denver, Colorado: Get your tickets! Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BRAINCANDY at https://www.oneskin.co #oneskinpodDownload Hily from the App Store or Google Play, or check out https://highly.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human beings walk around with a fishbowl over their head full of thoughts about themselves. Instead of naturally processing outside experiences as they come in, we trap the ones we can't handle inside this bowl. These stored impressions distort our perception and generate endless preferences about what should or shouldn't be happening. True spirituality is about letting each experience pass through fully processed—whether joyful or painful—without clinging. When no longer distracted by these stored impressions, one enters a state of openness, equanimity, and ecstatic unity with all of creation. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.