In the Word, On the Go - Episodes Tagged with “Suffering”

Episode 253: Is suffering normal for Christians? Darryl Dash on 2 Timothy 2:3

Champ Thornton — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor, podcaster, and author, Darryl Dash talks about suffering from 2 Timothy 2:3. Darryl says, "Like a soldier expects suffering, if we're followers of Jesus, we've signed up for suffering as soldiers."

Special Guest: Darryl Dash.

Episode 237: Where is God in the fog of suffering? Adam Bailie on Job 23:10

Champ Thornton — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor Adam Bailie talks about the presence of God in the place of suffering. Discussing Job 23:10, Adam says, "Without the Holy Spirit's help to believe what we cannot see, we would tempted to think that God is not there and is not working. Yet in Christ we have confidence that God has his eyes on us as adopted sons and daughters, and is working good for us because of Christ."

Special Guest: Adam Bailie.

Episode 179: What does "I can do all things through Christ" mean? Barbara Juliani on Philippians 4:11-13

Champ Thornton — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Recorded in 2019, this episode of In the Word, On the Go, features author, publisher, and conference speaker, Barbara Juliani, who shares how God has taught her about contentment even through suffering. She says, "Paul said, 'I can do all things through Christ.' But it's not about winning or losing. It might be more accurate to say, I can learn to be content whether I win or lose."

Special Guest: Barbara Juliani.

Episode 143: Why Is Life So Hard? Megan Hill on 1 Peter 1:6

Champ Thornton — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," speaker and author, Megan Hill, discusses why and how God brings trials into our lives. Megan says, "God is only giving you these hard things because this is the way He's accomplishing something great in your life."

Special Guest: Megan Hill.

Episode 142: What's God Doing in My Suffering? Joel Muddamalle on Genesis 3:23

Champ Thornton — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theology and Ministry Products at Proverbs 31 Ministries, discusses how we see God's love and goodness even in suffering and judgment. Joel says, "In moments of disappointment, we tend to look inward. Yet Scripture reminds us that the Story is not primarily about us, but about Jesus."

Special Guest: Joel Muddamalle.

Episode 135: Where is God in my suffering? Nancy Guthrie on 2 Corinthians 12:9

Champ Thornton — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and speaker Nancy Guthrie discusses 2 Corinthians 12:9 and the place of suffering in the life of God's children. Nancy says, "Jesus says, 'I'm going to be enough for you. The grace that I'm going to give you is going to be enough to endure the pain I'm not going to take away."

Special Guest: Nancy Guthrie.

Episode 105: How to handle sorrow at this time of year? Timothy Paul Jones on Matthew 2:18

Champ Thornton — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 04:15:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author, pastor, and seminary professor, Timothy Paul Jones, considers how the Bible realistically acknowledges the suffering that comes into the lives even of Christians. Timothy says, "We can embrace pain and suffering without our feeling as if we were less holy because we hurt. God himself in Christ has entered into our pain and our sorrow. Our hurt is holy."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Timothy Paul Jones.

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Episode 102: How to respond when bad things happen to God's people? Tony Merida on 2 Corinthians 6:10

Champ Thornton — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," speaker and best-selling author, Tony Merida talks about having joy even in the middle of great difficulties. Tony says, "Christian joy doesn't mean you have no sorrow, but that you can have joy in the midst of it. Because our joy isn't rooted in our circumstances, but in Christ."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Tony Merida.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 69: How can I endure through suffering? Sally Michael on 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Champ Thornton — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Sally Michael, prolific author and co-founder of Children Desiring God, now known as Truth:78, discusses how 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 reminds us that suffering on earth is temporary but glory in heaven is eternal. Sally says, "In times of trial: focus on what is unseen, focus on the spiritual fruit God is producing in your heart, focus on the gospel witness that's being lived out through your suffering, focus on the sustaining grace that God gives you to get through every day, focus on the heavenly reward that awaits those who persevere."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Sally Michael.

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Episode 57: What's the purpose of my suffering? Melissa Kruger on Psalm 126:5-6

Champ Thornton — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and teacher, Melissa Kruger, reminds us that God is able to turn our tears to joy. Commenting on Psalm 126:5-6, Melissa clarifies that, "The sowing that happens in tears, God is able to transform into joy in himself. The result that is not promised is that it will go as we planned for our joy. The result that is promised is that we will have joy."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Melissa Kruger.

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New Growth Press

Episode 56: How can I face pain and loss? Mark Vroegop on Lamentations 3:22-23

Champ Thornton — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Mark Vroegop, discusses Lamentations 3:22-23 and the faithfulness of God's promises even in times of suffering when he seems absent. Mark says, "The grace of Christ never runs out. His kindness always is available. Everyday there is fresh mercy. Because God is sovereign and always keeps his promise."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Mark Vroegop.

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New Growth Press

Episode 18: Is God involved in the small details of my life? Deepak Reju on 2 Kings 5:2-3

Champ Thornton — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Deepak Reju, counselor, author, and associate pastor for counseling and families at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., discusses 2 Kings 5:2-3. Deepak says, "In any moment of tragedy or suffering or difficulty, we often ask, 'Why God?'. But if we knew everything that God knew, we would view everything differently."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Deepak Reju.

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The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.

Episode 14: Where will we meet in heaven? Chris Brauns on Revelation 22:2

Champ Thornton — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Chris Brauns, discusses Revelation 22:2 and how the future can transform your life in the present. You'll have to listen to the entire episode to understand, but once you do, you'll understand what he means by the phrase: "Fifth tree on the right side of the river, as you face the throne."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Chris Brauns.

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The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.

Episode 13: How do we find signs of God's love? Tony Merida on Romans 8:31

Champ Thornton — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Tony Merida, lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses Romans 8:31. Tony says, "We’re going to have trouble and trials, and it’s easy to think that God is opposed to us, but the cross stands as the resolute promise that God is for us."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Tony Merida.

Sponsored By:

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.

Episode 8: Genesis 50:20 with Nancy Guthrie

Champ Thornton — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and speaker Nancy Guthrie discusses Genesis 50:20 and the place of suffering in the life of God's children. Nancy says, "God has the power to use the worst things that happen to us . . . for good. Jesus could look at the people who betrayed him, arrested him, and crucified him. And he could say, 'You intended evil against me, but God intended it for good, for the saving of many lives."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Nancy Guthrie.

Sponsored By:

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.