What does surrendering to God mean? Can someone be walking in faith and be surrendered to God? Is surrender giving up? How do we balance the reality of suffering with believing in God as our provider and healer? How can we know when we’re using faith as a way to try and control God versus having faith that pleases him?

Uff. Suffering brings up SO many questions. In this week’s episode, we wade into the waters of suffering, surrender, faith, and hope with former missionary, member care veteran, and ordained Anglican priest Scott Shaum.

This conversation is rich, challenging, comforting and discerning. You’ll receive fresh insights and new ways of seeing whatever difficulty you may be walking through.

✍️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How we can navigate the tension between faith and surrender in difficult times.
• Practical ways to walk through pain while still holding onto hope and faith.
• How suffering can be a key part of our spiritual growth and maturity.
• Insights on how our view of God shapes how we handle suffering and hardship.
• How we can trust God’s presence even when we don’t get the answers we want.

💡Questions to Ponder as You Listen:

• Am I truly surrendering to God, or am I trying to control outcomes with my faith?
• How do I see God as both my healer and provider, even in seasons of suffering?
• What does it look like for me to hold onto hope while walking through pain?
• How can I embrace surrender without feeling like I’m giving up?
• Am I allowing God to use my challenges to shape me, or am I resisting His work?

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