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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering
Book • 2015
In this book, Timothy Keller addresses the age-old question of why God allows pain and suffering.
He uses biblical wisdom and personal stories to provide a fresh and multidimensional approach to understanding and enduring suffering.
The book is divided into sections that explain the character of suffering, the biblical doctrines related to it, and practical steps for walking with God through painful times.
Keller emphasizes the importance of trusting God's wisdom and love, and encourages readers to be honest about their pain and sorrow while drawing near to God through prayer, worship, and obedience.
He uses biblical wisdom and personal stories to provide a fresh and multidimensional approach to understanding and enduring suffering.
The book is divided into sections that explain the character of suffering, the biblical doctrines related to it, and practical steps for walking with God through painful times.
Keller emphasizes the importance of trusting God's wisdom and love, and encourages readers to be honest about their pain and sorrow while drawing near to God through prayer, worship, and obedience.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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Tim Keller and discussed in relation to Luther's assertion that suffering is required to be a theologian.


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Trusting God in the Face of Death: My Last Conversation with Tim Keller
Mentioned by
Lee Warren as a book that sat on his shelf for years before he was ready to read it, but eventually found helpful.


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When the Massive Thing Happens to Someone Else (S12E58)
Mentioned by Brenna Blain as a book that helped her reconcile her faith with her mental health struggles.

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Episode 296: Trauma, Same-Sex Attraction, and Mental Health (feat. Brenna Blain) Part 2