The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 252. This Lesson From The Bible Will Make You Unstoppable | Franciscan University
May 12, 2022
Father Dave, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Catholic speaker, dives deep into the transformative powers of suffering. He discusses how embracing pain can guide personal growth and spiritual resilience. The conversation journeys through themes of gratitude, faith, and the symbolism of evil. Father Dave shares poignant stories of hope, urging listeners to confront their fears and shine light on the divine amidst struggle. With reflections on the relationship between faith and suffering, this talk offers profound insights into finding beauty in life’s challenges.
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Suffering and Certainty
- Jordan Peterson discusses the certainty of suffering and its potential as a guiding principle.
- He suggests that overcoming pain may reveal a deeper reality, hinting at the concept of resurrection.
Suffering as a Symbol of Faith
- Father Dave observes that suffering doesn't disappear with faith, but it can become a symbol of faith itself.
- This focus on suffering is evident in the Christian symbol of the cross.
Christ and the Serpent
- Peterson links Christ's comparison of himself to the serpent in the wilderness to confronting ultimate fear.
- He suggests the Passion represents the sum of all fears, followed by resurrection, symbolizing overcoming fear through confrontation.