Role of Suffering | Ep. 8 (Rev. Fr. Joshua Varughese)

Rev. Fr. Joshua Varughese is the Assistant Vicar of St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church Austin and Youth Minister of St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church Houston--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An official podcast of the Diocese of South-West America.This channel shares conversations, reflections, and teachings from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The purpose of the podcast is not only to help the faithful grow in their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, remain rooted in the apostolic tradition, and stay connected to the life of the Church, but also to be a witness to Christ in the world. We seek to spread the Gospel beyond the Church walls, inviting others to encounter the ancient faith, while encouraging the faithful to live out and share Orthodoxy in their daily lives.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Find all links here: linktr.ee/divineascent.orthodoxy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00:00 - Intro & Prayer00:00:46 - Father's Background and Calling to Priesthood00:05:48 - What is Suffering?00:07:23 - Different Types of Suffering00:15:05 - Is Suffering a Punishment or Test of Faith?00:20:33 - Why Do Some Suffer More Than Others?00:24:46 - Why Would a Loving God Allow Suffering?00:32:54 - Why Allow People to Leave the Church (ChurchHurt)?00:40:00 - Building Trust in God in Times of Suffering00:43:28 - Joy and Sorrow Coexist in Suffering00:46:31 - Implications of Christ's Suffering for Our Suffering00:52:32 - How Achen Personally Dealt With Suffering00:57:04 - What Does Calling On God in Suffering Look Like?01:02:38 - Role of Us as a Church When Seeing Others Suffer01:08:43 - Outro & Prayer