Sometimes life just hurts. Out of nowhere, death, illness, unemployment, or a difficult relationship can change our lives and challenge everything we thought we knew. But amid all this pain and confusion, we aren’t alone. In this TGC Classic recorded in 2019, Paul Tripp weaves together his personal story, pastoral ministry experience, and biblical insights to encourage believers to cling to God’s promises when trials come and move forward with the hope of the gospel. In This Episode 00:00 – Introduction and opening prayer 01:37 – Personal health crisis and initial hospital experience 05:28 – The gospel and suffering: understanding the now-ism 10:28 – Universality of suffering and its various forms 16:30 – The role of theology and interpretation in suffering 25:33 – Bad theology and its effect on suffering 41:07 – The cross of Jesus Christ and its transformative power 50:56 – The role of community in suffering 54:37 – Homework for preparing the soul for suffering 58:20 – Closing prayer and blessing SIGN UP for one of our newsletters to stay informed about TGC’s latest resources. Help The Gospel Coalition renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel: Give today. Don’t miss an episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube