Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin Why Does God Allow Suffering? - S22E3
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Aug 4, 2025 Dive into the profound depths of suffering and faith. Explore why bad things happen and how to trust God in tough times. The discussion highlights Elijah's journey and the tears of Jesus, reminding us it's okay to ask tough questions. Unpack the difference between questioning God and questioning His nature. Delve into themes of remembrance, atonement, and the importance of seeing pain through an eternal lens. Listen for insights on faith, doubt, and the healing power of prayer, all wrapped in personal stories and humor.
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Mountaintops Often Precede Valleys
- Mountaintop spiritual experiences often precede deep valleys because the enemy attacks when you're most dangerous.
- Those valleys test faith but also expose where greater habits and reliance on God can form.
Ask God Questions, Don’t Deny His Sovereignty
- Ask God honest questions about suffering but don't question His identity or sovereignty.
- Frame your why-questions under the conviction that God is still God and in control.
Personal Grief: Kid Pain Hits Deep
- Joby shares personal grief reactions and naming the hardest pains: child suffering and infertility.
- He admits theology helps but doesn't erase the real emotional struggle in those moments.
