When Trouble Comes, You Fall to the Level of Your Preparation

If you're hurting, here's a classic episode to help you learn a new way to navigate suffering.

That includes the way you view God's role in suffering. Here's a new thought from Job, and a couple of insights that will help you when trauma, tragedy, and other massive things (TMTs) strike.

(Replay: Adapted and expanded from S9E75 Get a Good Theology Around Suffering)

When hard times come, you will be overwhelmed with doubt, fear, and you'll be unsure of what to do next. Unless, that is, you have a good theology in place to answer the inevitable "why" questions. This episode will help you get your head on straight when life hurts.

Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143

• (00:02) - Introduction on suffering and trauma
• (02:20) - Insights from Bible study on prehab and new insights
• (04:39) - Trusting in God's work in the midst of suffering
• (06:21) - Finding hope and purpose in the midst of suffering
• (10:36) - Preparing for suffering and having a good theology in place
• (11:48) - Finding Purpose in Suffering
• (13:26) - Theology of Suffering and Doubts about God's Love
• (16:59) - The Fallacy of a Perfect Environment for Happiness
• (19:56) - David's Cry for God's Presence in the Pit
• (21:34) - Psalm 139: God's Intimate Knowledge of David
• (22:01) - David's Assurance: God's Presence in Every Situation
• (24:12) - Filtering Thoughts: Is it True, Necessary, and Compassionate?
• (27:15) - Don't Harm Yourself: Purposeful Mindset Change and Good Theology
• (30:00) - Theology of suffering and the search for truth
• (32:20) - Changing our mindset about suffering and finding hope
• (39:39) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book