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Suffering raises difficult questions. It can shake confidence, expose fear, and leave people searching for steady ground.
Scripture does not avoid suffering. It speaks honestly about pain while pointing us to endurance, hope, and the nearness of God.
These teachings are here to help you think biblically about suffering and remain grounded in truth when life is heavy.
Episodes tagged around suffering, lament, and hope in the directory.
Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks
Sep 15, 2026 · 34 min
In this special live episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman sits down with hymn writer, worship professor, and pastor Matt Boswell to talk about the craft and calling of writing hymns for the church. They also explore what a hymn writer…
Sep 15, 2026 · 23 min
Find the full text of this article at https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pain-blessing-hard-adoptions/. Check out The Pour Over Podcast — politically neutral news for people who want the facts without the spin, and with a brief…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Sep 14, 2026 · 55 min
What makes a sermon truly powerful? Todd reflects on Tim Challies’ preaching, explains where he differs with John Mark Comer on spiritual disciplines, and shares an important lesson from Challies about trusting God when suffering doesn’t…
Sep 10, 2026 · 28 min
What help do we have when suffering comes? John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:14 to show how the Spirit comforts God’s people.
Sep 1, 2026 · 13 min
Find the full text of this article at https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/suffering-isnt-pointless/. Check out The Pour Over Podcast — politically neutral news for people who want the facts without the spin, and with a brief…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 3m
What if the very sin that makes you want to hide from God is actually an invitation to draw closer? Pastor Lamar reveals how our shame creates false distance—God isn't across a chasm condemning us, but standing beside us with His arm…
Apr 20, 2026 · 48 min
What if the storms of life are actually invitations to find God in the wild places? Pastor Lamar shares a gripping survival story from the rugged San Juan National Forest, revealing that God is more wilderness than manicured…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 5m
What if the very trial you're asking God to remove is where He's doing His deepest work? Pastor Joe, who watched his wife Kelly lose her hearing to rare brain tumors and discovered his son carried the same genetic condition, reveals how…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1h 16m
Can faith shine brightest in life's darkest moments? In this powerful message, Pastor Joe vulnerably shares his son Evan's journey of sudden complete hearing loss, revealing how joy can flourish even amid profound trials. Through personal…
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