Thursday, August 7th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John wrestles with one of the most persistent questions of faith: If God is good and powerful, why does He allow suffering? Set against the backdrop of the Golan Heights, John reflects on Jesus’ vision of a coming kingdom and the emotional and philosophical weight of human pain. This episode walks through four core biblical truths—God created a world with real freedom, He enters into our suffering, He uses pain to shape us, and suffering is not the end of the story. Drawing from the insights of C.S. Lewis, Tim Keller, and the witness of Scripture, John offers hope that God is not distant, but deeply present. He reminds us that Christianity doesn’t just offer answers—it offers a person: Jesus. The One who suffers with us and promises restoration. While we may not understand all the reasons for suffering, we can trust the character of the God we bring our questions to. He is near, He is at work, and He is not finished with the story yet.
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