229. On Suffering and Hard Things

Send us Fan MailWhat if the struggle you're avoiding is the very thing meant to make you stronger?Across the pages of the Bible, scripture doesn’t shy away from suffering. Instead, it calls us to embrace it, learn from it, and find joy in the middle of it. Because maybe pain isn’t punishment—it’s preparation.Jesus didn’t promise a trouble-free life. He promised victory through the struggle. And when He said, “Take up your cross and follow me,” he wasn’t inviting us to a life of ease. He was inviting us to a life of purpose.So, what if your current hardship isn’t something to escape, but something to lean into? Something meant to build resilience, character, and faith?Let’s talk about finding meaning in the mess and purpose in the pain.Episode Highlights: Biblical understanding of suffering.Sanctification through suffering.God doesn’t call us to be comfortable.God designed us for community.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:Jointheforce.usFollow Bethany on Instagram @bethanyadkinsFollow Corey on Instagram @mrcoreyadkinsFind us on Youtube!Email Bethany at [email protected] Books of the Bible referenced: John, Romans, Hebrews, James, & 1 PeterThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.