Urshan University Growing Pains - Kaleb Saucer
Oct 14, 2021
Kaleb Saucer, an ordained minister and chapel speaker, passionately discusses the theme of spiritual growth through suffering. He reflects on his journey to Bible college and the importance of community. Delving into biblical narratives, he contrasts physical pain with the spiritual growth that adversity can foster. Kaleb shares personal stories and insights from Job, emphasizing trust in God during difficulties. He explains how wilderness seasons teach us to depend on the divine and encourages worship even in times of pain, urging listeners to see God’s hand in their struggles.
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Early Life And Marriage Shaped Calling
- Kaleb Saucer recounts early life influences: parents met at Bible college and he longed to attend but was discouraged by others.
- He describes early marriage struggles, moving often, and his wife's faithfulness as formative to ministry.
Childhood Shot Trauma Illustrates Aversion To Pain
- Saucer shares a childhood fear of injections and a vivid doctor-office memory where nurses pinned him down to give a shot.
- He uses this to illustrate our instinct to flee pain even when it's for our benefit.
Pain Often Precedes Spiritual Growth
- Saucer contrasts physical growth, where pain follows growth, with spiritual growth, where growth often results from pain.
- He frames pain as a catalyst God uses to form character and faith.
