The Paul Tripp Podcast 960. The Trouble With Aging | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Oct 29, 2025
Aging brings unexpected events that can challenge our perspectives. Paul discusses the Eight D's of aging, highlighting common struggles we face. He reflects on how these moments force us to confront unmet dreams and limits. The conversation emphasizes the importance of interpreting aging wisely through Scripture. Paul encourages self-examination and a commitment to grow in our faith. He concludes with a heartfelt prayer for grace and intimacy with Christ as we navigate the complexities of getting older.
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Eight Common Struggles Of Aging
- Aging brings predictable struggles like dissatisfaction, disorientation, discouragement, dread, disappointment, disinterest, distance, and distraction.
- These challenges share common threads and vary by person and timing.
Triggers And New Awareness
- Unexpected events act as trigger events that open our eyes and often bring suffering and grief.
- New awareness follows, revealing realities we missed in life's busyness like lost time or physical decline.
Trouble Lies In Our Interpretations
- The real problem with aging is often our foolish interpretations, not facts themselves.
- Sinful, narrow interpretations can make even mature Christians respond poorly to aging and crises.
