The Therapist and the Song Writer with Jill Phillips and Andy Gullahorn
Being Human with Steve Cuss
Normalization of Suffering
Churches need to embrace a robust theology of suffering, moving away from the idea of a punitive God where hardship equals wrongdoing. Normalizing suffering as part of the human journey and faith is crucial. People often internalize suffering as personal failure when challenges arise, such as seeing struggles as a reflection of bad parenting or questioning faith as a sign of inadequacy. By accepting suffering as inherent in following Jesus and being faithful, individuals can find healing and support in their community. The Christian perspective views suffering not as a flaw but as an essential aspect of life, emphasizing that it is a feature, not a bug, in the Christian journey.
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