Podcast - Suffering & Affliction

- A prolonged "chit-chat" covering Stephen King, feminism, and the appeal of a state-run church (plus a shoutout to @tragicfood and mandarin peels)

- A couple of upfront caveats on this discussion about suffering: (1) this is not an exhaustive conversation but what are we learning in affliction and (2) a reminder that everyone suffers we should not compare our suffering to others

- What are the struggles to grapple with in sickness and various forms of suffering?

- What Scriptural truths or attributes of God can we find comfort in within suffering?

- How Christianity transforms our understanding of suffering that is radically different from secularism or any other world religion.

- John Flavel and "The Best of Work in the Worst of Times"

- Our ability to suffer well requires: resting in his suffering, confident in his goodness and ability to sustain us

Theology matters!

RESOURCES

Book: Tim Keller, Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering

Book: Dave Furman, Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting

John Piper: 5 Sermons on Suffering