Asking for a Friend—Romans 5:3-5

Pastor Carrie Gleeson reflects on the deeply personal and often painful question of why a good God allows suffering, acknowledging that this tension doesn't have a neat or satisfying answer. Instead of offering simple explanations, she emphasizes that God meets us in our suffering, uses it to grow our perseverance, character, and hope, and ultimately anchors us in the redemptive story of Jesus. Through examples from scripture, theology, and her own life, she encourages listeners to bring their honest questions to God, trust in His unchanging goodness, and live with resilient hope grounded in Christ's resurrection.