In this powerful episode of the KNOT Strong Podcast, Tim and Kurtis sit down with Pastor Richard Cooper, who brings over 34 years of ministry experience to a raw and heartfelt conversation about life’s hardest questions: Why do we suffer? What happens when we die? Where do we find true peace?Together, they explore how faith reshapes the way we face cancer, grief, loss, and the reality of death, and why hope in Christ changes everything. Whether you’re struggling with pain right now or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, encouragement, and comfort that go deeper than platitudes.If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about suffering, heaven, grief, or God’s purpose in pain, this episode is for you.🙏 Timestamps & Topics0:00 – When Strength Fails: Introducing KNOT Strong E221:00 – Meet Pastor Richard Cooper: 34 Years of Ministry & Hope3:00 – Cancer, Loss, and Renewed Faith: Why This Conversation Matters5:40 – A Prayer for Hope & Strength Amid Suffering6:50 – What the Bible Says About Death: Physical, Spiritual, Eternal11:00 – How Christians Grieve Differently: Hope After Loss17:30 – Inside a Pastor’s Role at Funerals: Faith, Fear & Comfort27:00 – Why God Allows Suffering: Lessons from Job & James33:00 – Faith vs. Good Deeds: What Truly Leads to Heaven41:00 – Finding True Peace in the Face of Death47:00 – Understanding Grace & Spiritual Growth Through Pain51:00 – Closing Thoughts: Hope That Transcends Death and Suffering💬 Join the ConversationWhat gives you strength when life feels unbearable? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your perspective.📌 Subscribe to KNOT Strong for more conversations that challenge, encourage, and strengthen men to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually. We're on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Goodcasts, and more!Keywords: Christian podcast, Bible teaching on suffering, why God allows suffering, hope after loss, faith and grief, Christian encouragement, Christian men’s podcast, spiritual growth through pain, hope in Christ, life after death Bible, lessons from Job, lessons from James, overcoming grief through faith.#KNOTStrong #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndHope #BibleTeaching #HopeInChrist #ChristianEncouragement #LifeAfterDeath #SufferingAndFaith #OvercomingGrief #ChristianMen