When Trouble Comes, You Fall to the Level of Your Preparation

If you're hurting, here's a classic episode to help you learn a new way to navigate suffering.

That includes the way you view God's role in suffering. Here's a new thought from Job, and a couple of insights that will help you when trauma, tragedy, and other massive things (TMTs) strike.

(Replay: Adapted and expanded from S9E75 Get a Good Theology Around Suffering)

When hard times come, you will be overwhelmed with doubt, fear, and you'll be unsure of what to do next. Unless, that is, you have a good theology in place to answer the inevitable "why" questions. This episode will help you get your head on straight when life hurts.

Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143

• (00:02 ) - Introduction on suffering and trauma


• (02:20 ) - Insights from Bible study on prehab and new insights


• (04:39 ) - Trusting in God's work in the midst of suffering


• (06:21 ) - Finding hope and purpose in the midst of suffering


• (10:36 ) - Preparing for suffering and having a good theology in place


• (11:48 ) - Finding Purpose in Suffering


• (13:26 ) - Theology of Suffering and Doubts about God's Love


• (16:59 ) - The Fallacy of a Perfect Environment for Happiness


• (19:56 ) - David's Cry for God's Presence in the Pit


• (21:34 ) - Psalm 139: God's Intimate Knowledge of David


• (22:01 ) - David's Assurance: God's Presence in Every Situation


• (24:12 ) - Filtering Thoughts: Is it True, Necessary, and Compassionate?


• (27:15 ) - Don't Harm Yourself: Purposeful Mindset Change and Good Theology


• (30:00 ) - Theology of suffering and the search for truth


• (32:20 ) - Changing our mindset about suffering and finding hope


• (39:39 ) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book