Suffering aided the early church’s evangelism efforts, and it will improve ours as we suffer minor annoyances or even martyrdom.
Cross Defense — Suffering to Overcome Evil
The Cross of Christ is the answer to this and every evil in the world.
Wrestling With the Basics — How Does God Work Through Suffering, Part 1
With hosts Rev. Matt “Youngblood” Clark and Rev. “Jolly” John Lukomski.
Thy Strong Word — James 5: The Judge is at The Door (That’s a Good Thing!)
Rev. David Bass, pastor of Hosanna Lutheran Church in Kerrville, TX, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study James 5.
Thy Strong Word — Romans 8:18-39: God’s Everlasting Love
Rev. Jacob Benson, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lovell, WY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 8:18-39.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep28. Living with Endometriosis | Lena Scamman
Dear sister in Christ, Lena Scamman, joins Steph to talk about the Lord’s faithfulness to her, even as she daily lives the story of pain and suffering from endometriosis.
Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: Patience! The Coming of the Lord Is at Hand!
Rev. Peter Ill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Churches in Millstadt, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study James 5:7-11.
Sharper Iron — Mercy for Mourners: God, My Loving Savior, Sends Suffering
Rev. Dr. Nathan Jastram, professor of theology at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lamentations 4:1-11.
Sharper Iron — Mercy for Mourners: Who Can Heal You?
Rev. Mike Newman, president of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lamentations 2:11-22.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep10. Friends in Real Life: Living with Chronic Pain | Amy Bird
In this segment of Friends in Real Life, guest Amy Bird joins Steph to talk about what life is like with a chronic disease, and where she sees Jesus even in her suffering.