Intro

Joni Eareckson Tada knows a thing or two about suffering. Ever since a diving accident left her paralyzed nearly 60 years ago, she has given eloquent testimony to the sovereign goodness of our Savior.

In this powerful episode of The Everyday Pastor, Joni joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to share lessons she’s learned about enduring hardship, and practical advice for pastors who wish to care for sufferers well.

Resources mentioned:

• Joni and Friends
• Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls by Joni Eareckson Tada
• The Practice of the Presence of Jesus: Daily Meditations on the Nearness of Our Savior 
• Joni: An Unforgettable Story
• Joni and Ken: An Untold Love Story
• Diamonds in the Dust: 366 Sparkling Devotions
• When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty

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