Ep. 148: God Personally Entered Our Suffering
Mar 26 • 8:10
Ep. 148: God Personally Entered Our Suffering
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Ep. 148: God Personally Entered Our Suffering

March 26, 2025 • 8:10 • Jay Holland

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay addresses the challenging question of how God can be good amidst the presence of evil and suffering in the world. He emphasizes that God is not a distant observer but actively entered into human suffering through Jesus Christ. Jay explores the significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as a means of understanding and redeeming the pain and struggles faced by humanity. He encourages listeners to find solace in the fact that God sympathizes with their suffering and is present in their struggles, offering hope and redemption.

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Guided by Faith is your go-to daily devotional podcast for teens, students, and young adults looking to strengthen their faith and Biblical worldview. In just five minutes every weekday, dive into essential topics like identity, life purpose, friendships, dating, decision-making, handling temptation, coping with grief, and living out your mission for Jesus. Parents will also find valuable insights to support their teens on their faith journey. Join Jay Holland for inspiring and practical advice that equips you to navigate life’s challenges with a strong faith foundation.
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Ep. 149: God Can Bring Good Out of Evil

In this episode, Jay explores the profound question of how God can be good in the face of evil and suffering. He discusses the problem of evil across various worldviews, emphasizing that even atheism struggles with this issue. Jay highlights the Christian perspective, which offers hope and comfort through the understanding of free will and God's love. He shares the biblical story of Joseph to illustrate how God can turn evil into good, encouraging listeners to maintain hope and faith amidst their struggles.

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Guided By Faith is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.

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Mar 26 • 8:10
Ep. 148: God Personally Entered Our Suffering

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay addresses the challenging question of how God can be good amidst the presence of evil and suffering in the world. He emphasizes that God is not a distant observer but actively entered into human suffering through Jesus Christ. Jay explores the significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as a means of understanding and redeeming the pain and struggles faced by humanity. He encourages listeners to find solace in the fact that God sympathizes with their suffering and is present in their struggles, offering hope and redemption.

Listen and Subscribe:

[Apple Podcasts] | [Spotify]

Connect with Us:

Guided By Faith is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.

For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

About the Host

Jay Holland

Jay Holland is a follower of Jesus, a husband to Emily, and the biological and adoptive father of four children. For more than two decades Jay has served as a pastor in family and student ministries, and has walked through multiple special needs challenges within his own family.

Jay’s personal and pastoral experiences led him to launch the weekly Let’s Parent on Purpose podcast to equip and empower moms and dads to build thriving families. He serves at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Stuart, Florida and is also on the board of Hopegivers, a ministry that cares for children and churches in India.

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