Podcasts about walking with god through pain

Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Genesis 34:1-31BIG IDEA: Despite depravity and devastation, our God is gracious.OUTLINE:REMINDER #1: How Dangerous This World Can BeREMINDER #2: How Destructive Our Passions Can BeREMINDER #3: How Depraved the Saints Can (Still) BeRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Reformed Expositional Commentary: Genesis by Richard Phillips; God's Rascal: The Jacob Narrative in Genesis 25-35 by Dale Ralph Davis; Limping With God: Jacob & the Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship by Chad Bird; Walking With God Through Pain & Suffering by Timothy Keller; The Defiling of Dinah (Clearly Reformed) by Kevin DeYoung; On Dinah's Defiling, Jacob's Sons' War Crimes, & Other Things That Ought Not Be Done In Israel (ep 12) by Bible Talk; Leadership & Emotional Sabotage: Resisting Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, & Ruin the World by Joe Rigney

Lead Pastor, Joseph Rahm speaks on the life of King David and Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering.

Join us as we look at the struggles we face when it comes to prayer and the things that we can remember to help us as we overcome those struggles. What Are Some Of The StrugglesKnowing how to express our hearts in prayer Waiting to see the answer - waiting on God's timing Trusting God even when we feel like the answers to our prayers aren't meeting our expectations Lamenting the answers from God - the answers of wait, or the answer that we don't need what we have asked for - Tim Keller in his book “Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering” when he says “we must avoid extremes of either not asking God for things or thinking we can bend God's will to ours”

American Gospelhttp://www.americangospelfilm.comStorm Tossed Familyhttps://www.thegospelcoalition.org/conference_media/storm-tossed-family-cross-reshapes-home/Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Kellerhttps://www.amazon.com/Walking-God-through-Pain-Suffering/dp/1594634408

//About today’s guest Jeff Struecker enlisted in the United States Army as an Infantryman at age 18 and retired as a Chaplain with over 22 years of active federal service. In 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. He served for ten years in the 75th Ranger Regiment in positions from Private to Platoon Sergeant. While serving in this unit, Jeff competed in and won the David L. Grange Best Ranger Competition in 1996. He taught ROTC at the University of Louisville and was recognized in 1998 as the US Army ROTC, Noncommissioned Officer of the year. Jeff spent his final ten years in the US Army serving as a chaplain in Airborne and Ranger units. Throughout his career, Jeff has attended numerous professional military schools and has received many awards and commendations. Some of his awards include the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Master Parachutists Wings, Military Freefall Master Parachutist Wings, several foreign jump wings and the Combat Action Badge. He has been awarded other commendations and decorations throughout his military career. His combat experience includes participation in the invasion of Panama, Operation Desert Storm, Black Hawk Down in Somalia, and more than a dozen combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeff has been awarded medals for valor in combat and has received many medals as recognition for his service in the US Army. Jeff holds a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He also has several other earned and honorary degrees. Jeff in an award-winning author with five books in print. He and his wife, Dawn, have five children and two grandchildren.   //About our conversation Jeff’s book, "The Road to Unafraid," is the centerpiece for the conversation. Any number of perspectives or themes can be found in the book—God’s calling; knowing God’s will; His providence—but Jeff and I focused on trusting in God. In the face of fear and uncertainty at certain times throughout his life, I asked Jeff to talk about how God asked Jeff to trust Him and what that looked like in his life, particularly his military career. I also picked out a few key points in his life and quotes from the book and had Jeff fill in the blanks as we discussed the broader topic of trusting God in all things.   //What we talked about Where Jeff’s from and his family life. _ Three things from Jeff’s childhood: First, his fear of death and all the questions that go along with it; second, the fact that he walked alone to a nearby church because no one from his family would go with him; and third, the young couple who visited him to share the Gospel. What was God doing during those early years? _ Jeff went from Burger King to the Army after high school and talks about that period of his life. Looking back, where were God’s fingerprints during this period of life? _ Jeff comments on these two quotes: “What I was learning about the unknown was that sometimes its advance billing sounds worse than the reality…The experience, in fact, can be an opportunity to train for an even greater task down the road.” “I had learned to keep performing even if the circumstance wasn’t fair. The enemy wasn’t always going to fight fair. No use whining about it.” _ The impact of Kurt Smith in Jeff’s life, and how Kurt’s conversion caused a lot of guilt and introspection in Jeff’s life. _ Jeff comments on this quote from his book: “A lot of people look down on a soldier who’s a Christian, thinking he’s automatically weaker than the rest. He is assumed to be too compassionate and distracted with moral restrictions to be tough, that the enemy on the battlefield can exploit his weakness more easily.” _ When he was with the Third Ranger Battalion, Jeff talked about being afraid of failing morally and spiritually. _ Jeff’s deployment to Kuwait, and some difficulties there, would come into play when he deployed to Somalia. “Submitting to a higher authority is one of those life struggles that frustrates us all from time to time, both in and outside of the military.” _ Jeff gives a quick summary of what was going on in Somalia, why we were there, and his role in the mission. What did it look like to trust God during this deployment? _ After the events in Mogadishu, Jeff found himself fielding all sorts of questions, and some frustrations about God and other spiritual matters, from the men he served with because they knew he was a Christian. “I didn’t try to talk them out of their strong feelings. I just let them vent. Far greater minds than mine have struggled with why pain and suffering are so rampant in our world and how much of it is humanity’s fault.” _ How God called Jeff into the ministry and the ruckus that news caused around Ft. Benning. Jeff talks about what did this do to his faith and trust in God while he waited on Him for a clearer direction. _ After some time, Jeff found himself back in the Army, but this time as a chaplain assigned to the Second Ranger Battalion. During a deployment to Iraq, Jeff said those old fears from earlier in his career tried to resurface: “That’s the way it usually is with our fears. We don’t beat them back once and for all. They keep returning to test us, to see if we still have the faith and courage we showed last time.” “The opposite side of fear is not courage. The opposite side of fear is faith.” _ Where does God have Jeff now? What’s on the horizon? _ I ask Jeff: If listeners took away only one thing from our conversation, what would you hope that it would be? _ Jeff recommends “Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering” by Tim Keller for those wanting to read more about the topic of handling difficulties and the struggles of life. _ Jeff closes by talking about one of his books, “Hide and Seek.”   //Book giveaway We have one signed copy of "Hide and Seek" to give away. Just send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org by 31 August for your chance to win.

Challenges in our lives will never stop coming. Like waves that ebb and flow in strength and number, our trials and suffering come in and go out, but they never stop coming. The solution is to fix our eyes on God and the hope revealed in His Word. Ellie Holcomb's song "Find You Here" reminds us that He is in the midst of each ordeal...even the darkest ones. Peter knew he needed to prepare believers for fiery trials, too. Let's let our song lead us there this week. On this episode I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read and keep on reading Explore a topic Follow the cross references The problem with contemporary western thought in regard to suffering "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering" by Timothy Keller Episode 171 and my reference to Jen Wilkin's book "None Like Him" Ellie Holcomb's blog post about the story behind the song - www.ellieholcomb.com The pattern in 1 Peter - We suffered. Christ suffered. We suffered. Christ suffered - Hebrews 4:15 Jesus made perfect through suffering - Hebrews 2:10 God is pleased with us when we endure suffering patiently - 1 Peter 2:20 The example Christ leaves for suffering - 1 Peter 2:22-25 The cross reference to Isaiah 53:2-12     Additional Resources Lyrics and chords for "Find You Here" by Ellie Holcomb - Ultimate Guitar Story behind the song "Find You Here" by Ellie Holcomb - New Release Today Article This Week's Challenge Read 1 Peter all the way through. It may benefit you to read it through several times in several translations. Once you have a good grasp of the letter as a whole, focus in on what the letter says specifically about suffering. You may find it easiest to go through and make a list of every reference to suffering, trials, etc. If you want to follow the example of this podcast, study the example of Christ Peter gives in chapter 2. Follow the cross-reference to Isaiah 53 it will really give you perspective. Do all of this with the corrected worldview that suffering is not to be avoided at all cost (and I think we know that practically it can’t be), but that we can endure it humbly (because we are not all knowing) and with confidence (because God has promised restoration, support and strength).

Christian or not, suffering remains an inevitable result of living in this world. Human beings often find themselves asking “why?” any time they encounter a terminal illness, a child with birth defects, unjust imprisonment, or any other such tragedy. In today's episode, Ryan interviews Pastor Matt Smith on what the Bible has to say about suffering and how Christians are called to act when disaster strikes.Matt Smith - Pastor of Discipleship and Training at Chapel Hill Bible Church - recommends a book by Dr. Tim Keller on the subject for further study, "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering."Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org. Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.

Christian or not, suffering remains an inevitable result of living in this world. Human beings often find themselves asking “why?” any time they encounter a terminal illness, a child with birth defects, unjust imprisonment, or any other such tragedy. In today's episode, Ryan interviews Pastor Matt Smith on what the Bible has to say about suffering and how Christians are called to act when disaster strikes. Matt Smith - Pastor of Discipleship and Training at Chapel Hill Bible Church - recommends a book by Dr. Tim Keller on the subject for further study, "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering." Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org. Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.

Christian or not, suffering remains an inevitable result of living in this world. Human beings often find themselves asking “why?” any time they encounter a terminal illness, a child with birth defects, unjust imprisonment, or any other such tragedy. In today's episode, Ryan interviews Pastor Matt Smith on what the Bible has to say about suffering and how Christians are called to act when disaster strikes.Matt Smith - Pastor of Discipleship and Training at Chapel Hill Bible Church - recommends a book by Dr. Tim Keller on the subject for further study, "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering."Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org. Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What about James? What about the prayers of the saints for James? Is God not sovereign over suffering? Indeed He is, but He is also a Sovereign who underwent suffering. Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering informs some insights for the midweek lesson at Hampton Roads Church. Acts 12:1-8, 1Corinthians 15:54-56, Galatians 3:27

REFLECTION QUOTES “The Son of God suffered unto death not that men might not suffer, but that their sufferings might be like His.” ~George MacDonald, Scottish author “When you know that Jesus Christ the Son of God was thrown into the ultimate furnace of God's wrath for you, you can experience His presence in your smaller furnaces walking beside you.” ~Tim Keller, Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church from Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering “When your day is long and the night, the night is yours alone. When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on. Don't let yourself go ‘cause everybody cries and everybody hurts sometimes.'” ~American alternative rock band R.E.M. from their song “Everybody Hurts” “God is not only the God of the sufferers but the God who suffers. It is said of God no one can behold His face and live. I always thought this meant no one could see His splendor and live. A friend said perhaps it meant that no one could see His sorrow and live. Or perhaps His sorrow is splendor. Instead of explaining our suffering, God shares it.” ~Nicholas Wolterstorff, American philosopher and writer from his book Lament for A Son “The deep meaning of the cross of Christ is that there is no suffering on earth that is not born by God.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer SERMON PASSAGE Lamentations 3:16-26, Psalm 42:1-5 (NASB) Lamentations 3 16 He has broken my teeth with gravel; he has trampled me in the dust. 17 I have been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. 18 So I say, “My splendor is gone and all that I had hoped from the Lord.” 19 Remember my affliction and my wandering, the wormwood and bitterness. 20 Surely my soul remembers And is bowed down within me. 21 This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. 22 The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” 25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Psalm 42 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 4 These things I remember and I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go along with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God, With the voice of joy and thanksgiving, a multitude keeping festival. 5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence.

Challenges in our lives will never stop coming. Like waves that ebb and flow in strength and number, our trials and suffering come in and go out, but they never stop coming. The solution is to fix our eyes on God and the hope revealed in His Word. Ellie Holcomb's song "Find You Here" reminds us that He is in the midst of each ordeal...even the darkest ones. Peter knew he needed to prepare believers for fiery trials, too. Let's let our song lead us there this week. On this episode I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read and keep on reading Explore a topic Follow the cross references The problem with contemporary western thought in regard to suffering "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering" by Timothy Keller Episode 171 and my reference to Jen Wilkin's book "None Like Him" Ellie Holcomb's blog post about the story behind the song - www.ellieholcomb.com The pattern in 1 Peter - We suffered. Christ suffered. We suffered. Christ suffered - Hebrews 4:15 Jesus made perfect through suffering - Hebrews 2:10 God is pleased with us when we endure suffering patiently - 1 Peter 2:20 The example Christ leaves for suffering - 1 Peter 2:22-25 The cross reference to Isaiah 53:2-12     Additional Resources Lyrics and chords for "Find You Here" by Ellie Holcomb - Ultimate Guitar Story behind the song "Find You Here" by Ellie Holcomb - New Release Today Article This Week's Challenge Read 1 Peter all the way through. It may benefit you to read it through several times in several translations. Once you have a good grasp of the letter as a whole, focus in on what the letter says specifically about suffering. You may find it easiest to go through and make a list of every reference to suffering, trials, etc. If you want to follow the example of this podcast, study the example of Christ Peter gives in chapter 2. Follow the cross-reference to Isaiah 53 it will really give you perspective. Do all of this with the corrected worldview that suffering is not to be avoided at all cost (and I think we know that practically it can’t be), but that we can endure it humbly (because we are not all knowing) and with confidence (because God has promised restoration, support and strength).