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What do you do when well-meaning people offer words that wound more than heal? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job chapters 15–21—where Job’s counselors unleash their second round of harsh, misguided advice. These so-called friends continue accusing Job of hidden sin, while Job pleads for understanding and clings to the goodness of God.

In the midst of mounting grief and unbearable pain, Job makes one of the most remarkable declarations of faith in the Bible: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” This isn’t wishful thinking or empty optimism—this is deep, tested trust in a living God, even as silence echoes from heaven.

Stephen walks you through Job’s responses, including his despair, confusion, and faith-filled perseverance. You’ll be challenged to think deeply about how to comfort others in their suffering and how to recognize shallow theology that offers no hope.

If you’ve ever been hurt by bad counsel—or needed a reason to hope again—this episode will help anchor your faith in the rock-solid truth that Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, is alive and present, even when life seems hopeless.

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When life falls apart and heaven seems silent, what should you do with the pain—and the people—who offer more confusion than comfort? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job 11–14, where Job’s so-called friends continue their harsh accusations and unhelpful advice. Zophar, the most blunt of the three, suggests that Job’s suffering is less than he deserves. But Job, covered in sores and sitting on ashes, knows otherwise.

Stephen unpacks Job’s brilliant yet heart-wrenching response as he pleads for clarity and defends his integrity. Job asks profound questions: “How can a man be right with God?” and “Why does God remain silent?” These chapters expose the common error of assuming suffering always comes from sin—and how dangerous that theology can be.

But in the midst of Job’s pain, we also glimpse his faith. His powerful declaration—“Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him”—offers a model for trusting God without understanding Him.

If you’ve ever wrestled with deep sorrow, harsh criticism, or the hush of heaven, this episode will remind you that God’s silence is never abandonment—and your faith in Him is never wasted.

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What do you do when life falls apart and God seems silent? In this powerful episode from The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks through Job chapters 8–10 and explores Job’s increasing agony—not just from suffering, but from God’s apparent absence.

As Job’s friends take turns offering “counsel,” their assumptions only make things worse. Bildad joins the conversation, harshly blaming Job’s children for their own deaths and insisting that Job’s suffering must be his own fault. Stephen unpacks why their advice fails and how common this misapplied theology still is today.

Yet, amid the noise and confusion, Job poses a timeless question: “How can a person be right with God?” His longing for an advocate—someone to bridge the gap between man and God—echoes through the ages. Stephen shows how Job’s cry finds its answer in the New Testament: Jesus Christ is the Mediator Job longed for.

If you’ve ever wrestled with despair, or wondered how to respond to a suffering friend, this episode will bring clarity, compassion, and encouragement to your heart.

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How do you respond when life seems too painful to endure? In this powerful episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks you through Job chapters 3 to 7—one of the darkest sections in all of Scripture. Job, a man known for his faith, has now lost everything and wishes he had never been born. His raw lament opens the poetic section of this profound book, giving voice to emotions many believers have felt but rarely admit.

As Job’s grief deepens, his friends begin offering flawed explanations. Eliphaz is the first to speak—and the first to get it wrong. He accuses Job of secret sin, assuming that suffering always equals guilt. But Stephen reminds you of what the opening chapters of Job have already revealed: Job isn’t suffering because he was sinful. He’s suffering because he was faithful.

This lesson offers not easy answers but lasting hope. Through Job’s honest prayers, sharp replies, and undeserved criticism, you’ll find encouragement for your own journey through pain. You’ll be reminded that even in your lowest moments, God’s promises remain true—and His presence never leaves you.

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When someone you love is suffering, what should you do? What can you say when words don’t seem to help? In this moving episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job 2:11-13 and highlights one of the most overlooked ministries in the Bible—the ministry of presence.

Before Job’s friends say a single word, they show up and sit with him for seven days and nights. They don’t try to explain his pain. They simply cry with him, share in his suffering, and offer quiet support. This silent ministry reveals a profound truth: you don’t have to speak to bring comfort. You just have to be present.

Stephen draws out three ways Job’s friends got it right, and how you can follow their example when someone around you is hurting. This lesson will challenge how you think about grief, silence, and the best way to help others through life’s darkest moments.

If you’ve ever struggled to know how to help a grieving friend or wanted to be more compassionate in times of sorrow, this episode will equip and encourage you with biblical wisdom.

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What happens when you’re not the one suffering—but you’re watching someone you love suffer deeply? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey examines Job 2:9-10 and shifts the spotlight to Mrs. Job, a woman who endures the unbearable pain of secondhand suffering. Often criticized for her brief, emotional words—“Curse God and die”—Mrs. Job is too easily misunderstood.

Stephen takes a compassionate look at this grieving wife and mother who has lost everything, including her ten children, financial security, and her husband’s health. She isn’t heartless—she’s heartbroken. And her honest, desperate words reflect what many people feel when watching someone they love suffer.

This episode explores the emotional toll of caregiving, the silent burden of bystanders, and the deep theological truths that sustain us through secondhand suffering. You’ll also learn why Job’s gentle rebuke may have been the moment his wife needed to reset her faith.

Whether you’re walking through personal pain or supporting someone who is, this lesson will encourage you to trust the God who holds both of you in His hands—even in the ashes.

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What do you do when life falls apart—and keeps getting worse? In this moving episode from The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks through Job 2:1-10, one of the most devastating and inspiring passages in the Bible. Satan has already stripped Job of his wealth, his workforce, and his ten children. Now he attacks Job’s health, covering him in painful boils and driving him to sit in the ashes of a garbage heap. Even Job’s wife urges him to curse God and give up.

But Job doesn’t. Instead, Job raises what Stephen Davey calls “a monument of praise in the valley of despair.” He doesn’t sugarcoat his suffering, and he doesn’t understand why it’s happening. Yet, he says, “Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?”

This episode is a powerful reminder that God is worthy of worship—not just when life is easy, but even when you’re sitting in ashes, surrounded by loss. If you’ve ever asked where God is in your pain, you’ll find both comfort and courage in Job’s response—and in the God who held him together.

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How do you respond when life falls apart in a matter of seconds? What do you do when suffering shows up without warning, without explanation, and without a clear silver lining?

In this powerful episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks you through one of the most devastating scenes in Scripture—Job 1:13-22. Within the span of a few minutes, Job loses his fortune, his workforce, and all ten of his children. There’s no warning, no divine message from heaven—just one wave of disaster after another. And yet, instead of cursing God, Job falls to the ground and worships.

This episode offers two life-changing lessons: first, that suffering helps us rediscover what really matters; and second, that everything we have is on loan from God. If you’ve ever experienced loss, heartbreak, or disappointment—and wondered where God is in the middle of it—this episode will meet you right where you are.

Job’s story isn’t about neat resolutions. It’s about learning to trust God’s heart, even when you can’t trace His hand.

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Have you ever wondered why God allows suffering in your life? Or whether Satan plays a part in your trials? In this eye-opening episode of The Wisdom Journey, you’ll discover an unseen conversation between God and Satan that pulls back the curtain on spiritual warfare and human suffering.

Stephen Davey takes you into Job 1:6-12, where Satan challenges Job’s loyalty and God responds by allowing the test. You’ll discover that Job’s suffering wasn’t random. It was God-ordained. In fact, Job became Exhibit A—proof that genuine faith doesn’t rely on blessings, but on the character of God.

This message exposes Satan’s tactics and limitations and reminds you that even when suffering blindsides you, it hasn’t surprised God. You’ll be encouraged to keep worshiping, even through tears. You’ll also be equipped to recognize when Satan is whispering accusations—both against you and against your God.

If you’re in the middle of a difficult season, this episode will help you trust God more deeply, even when you don’t understand. Job’s story isn’t just about ancient suffering. It’s about your faith, your future, and your confidence in God’s unseen hand.

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It is an age-old question: “Why do the godly suffer?” The book of Job addresses this issue through the sad experiences of the godliest of the godly—a man named Job.

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