Episode 71: How Hymns can Help in our Suffering with Joni Eareckson Tada

Hymns are some of the most spiritually deep, emotionally charged songs in all of scripture. So how can these hymns provide hope to us in times of sudden or chronic suffering?   We are so blessed to have author, speaker and singer Joni Eareckson Tada as our guest on today's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Joni speaks about how she has become someone who preaches hope in the midst of constant suffering and how hymns have created a lasting, transformational change in her life.   She also explains how she used her knowledge on leading others in devotion through hymns to write her book, Songs of Suffering, and how it is a source of comfort for anyone who needs hope in the hardships of life.   Who is Joni Eareckson Tada? Joni Eareckson Tada is a beloved Christian author, speaker and an internationally renowned advocate for people with disabilities. She is Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, a Christian organization known for sharing hope through hardship within the disability community. Located in Agoura Hills, California, the Joni and Friends International Disability Center serves as hub for a global outreach which impacts hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities and their families.  Resources: Our listeners can check out Joni's Book, Songs of Suffering, as well as her entire catalogue of songs and more on her website: https://www.joniandfriends.org