That's Just What I Needed Podcast

When Life Gets Hard: Finding Hope in Suffering with Clay Jones


Listen Later

If you’re in a challenging season—or walking alongside someone who is—this conversation will meet you right where you are.

In this hopeful and honest episode, I sit down with Dr. Clay Jones and Jeannie Jones to talk about their new book, How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? Living With Hope While Making Sense of Life. Together, they share the real-life pain that shaped this message (cancer, miscarriages, foster care, and ongoing health challenges), and the seven anchoring truths they repeat to each other when suffering feels overwhelming.

This episode is full of steady, biblical comfort—without clichés—and it will help you reframe suffering through the lens of eternity, hope, and God’s character.

If you're hurting, this episode is your lifeline.. Don't miss it! 

 

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna


Listen in to learn more : 

  • [0:04:22] Personal suffering story 
  • [0:07:35] The 7 truths they repeat during suffering: 
  • [0:11:42] Truth journals (remembering God’s redemption): 
  • [0:16:32] “You don’t know what tomorrow will bring”: 
  • [0:17:22] Fix your focus (looking at Jesus): 
  • [0:23:36]Why suffering produces endurance → character → hope (Romans 5): 
  • [0:26:43] Eternity changes the scale of everything 

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

 

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

 

Connect with Clay and Jeannie

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWymIngKlc1CtKBZ4aMLCHQ 

Website - https://clayjones.net/ 

Purchase the book   -https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/books/how-does-god-use-suffering-for-our-good-9780736992237/?srsltid=AfmBOoqAUBs3q3Pf-0zQ_Xc3Y0z8NYWvM2TFRFPGxOQtrfUZaxtIrxIT 

 

Connect with Donna 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    


Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/ 

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

That's Just What I Needed PodcastBy That's Just What I Needed

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

91 ratings


More shows like That's Just What I Needed Podcast

View all
The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast by The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

4,854 Listeners

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly by Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

4,802 Listeners

Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast by Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

1,884 Listeners

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs by That Sounds Fun Network

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

10,511 Listeners

Susie Larson Live by Susie Larson - Faith Radio

Susie Larson Live

898 Listeners

Living Proof with Beth Moore by Beth Moore

Living Proof with Beth Moore

2,312 Listeners

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild by Jennifer Rothschild

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

1,218 Listeners

The Daily Grace Podcast by The Daily Grace Co.

The Daily Grace Podcast

3,039 Listeners

She Speaks Life - Christian Women, Strengthen Your Faith, Bible Study, Grow Spiritually In Christ by Jayme Elizabeth- Christian Women Podcast and Scripture Journal Publisher

She Speaks Life - Christian Women, Strengthen Your Faith, Bible Study, Grow Spiritually In Christ

88 Listeners

The Jennie Allen Podcast by Jennie Allen

The Jennie Allen Podcast

6,645 Listeners

Rhythms for Life by Rebekah Lyons and Gabe Lyons

Rhythms for Life

1,247 Listeners

Dwell Differently by Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz

Dwell Differently

239 Listeners

The Best of You by Dr. Alison Cook

The Best of You

903 Listeners

Therapy and Theology by Lysa TerKeurst

Therapy and Theology

2,085 Listeners

The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast by CandyRock

The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

3,952 Listeners