Suffering Devotional | A Biblical Theology & Christian Response

It’s always alarming and jarring when our world's state reflects the true reality of the fallen place we live in. When the groans and moaning of the need for redemption are so loud, we are yet again reminded that this is not our home. This episode is a tough one. What we’re talking about is a topic that is close to all of us; today we are talking about suffering and trials. We’ll discuss why suffering occurs, where is God in all of it, how can we know and love God through suffering and trials, and, lastly, how can we respond when we face trials and sufferings of many kinds? __________________________ This is episode 50 – FIFTY episodes! We launched Momma Theologians- this podcast and our website- on November 1st 2021, so we- the team of writers and I-  have been stewarding this ministry for nearly five months.  If this ministry has been a gift to you, would you take a few minutes to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Those truly help make this podcast more accessible to mothers like you!  __________________________ On Momma Theologians this past week, we released two episodes and essays by our Momma Theologians, Amber Thiessen and Kyleigh Dunn, that I encourage you to go back through and listen to or download. Amber is finishing her seminary master’s degree to become a Christian therapist, and in her essay, ”Where I Never Thought I’d Be: A Momma’s Theology of Suffering”  she encourages us to deepen our faith through spiritual disciplines and to build the foundation of our faith by developing habits to give you a footing on which to stand when the storms of life come raging. Kyleigh Dunn provides a wonderful explanation of another practical thing we can do in the midst of suffering- cry and pray out to the Lord in lament. Her podcast episode and essay is called “Learning the Language of Lament.”  ________________________ Rachel Lynn Lawrence Founder of Momma Theologians Rachel delights in each day with her husband, Steve, and their three children, Isaiah, Elijah, and Ruth. She enjoys early morning quiet times, being home in their “Northwoods Eden” and deep theological study of God. She has been in Seminary her entire motherhood life, and will be completing her MDiv in 2021, with plans to pursue a DMin proceeding that. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, she worked as a Pediatric ICU nurse and specialized in bereavement and end-of-life care. Rachel has a passion for equipping fellow mothers to grow in relationship with God and believes spiritual growth can be revived in the midst of motherhood. Rachel enjoys connecting with others on Instagram (@rachellynnlawrence). Don’t hesitate to reach out to her via email at [email protected]