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How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? Personal Life Lessons with Clay and Jean E. Jones

What does a ministry-minded Christian couple do when they experience five miscarriages, numerous disappointments, doubts, unanswered prayer, and incurable cancer? They PRAISE GOD and write a comforting and brilliant new book, ‘How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?‘, that will help thousands of others who are experiencing pain and suffering.

This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Clay Jones and his wife of 50 years, Jean E., to explore the hard realities of suffering and the even harder truth that God can use the most devastating events in our lives for good–both now and in eternity.Clay and Jean E. share lessons from their own lives and the Scriptures while answering questions like:

  • If evil and suffering are happening to you is it all your fault? Do you just need more faith?
  • What was Clay’s first major life crisis and how did it shape his worldview?
  • How did Clay process learning he had incurable bone cancer and how is he feeling now?
  • How are some Christians misrepresenting the Gospel?
  • How did five miscarriages change Jean E.’s perspective and what good came from it?
  • How does suffering lead to glory and what does it REALLY mean to give glory to God?
  • What is God’s “Plan A” for your life?
  • How did keeping truth journals help Jean E. stay anchored in Christ during hard times?
  • What does it mean that Christians will ultimately reign with Christ?
  • What is the Jones’ best advice for those experiencing pain and suffering?

One thing is certain in this life: We will all experience hardship and pain. If you’ve ever asked, “Why me?” this episode is just for you. This is as real as it gets, folks. Read, listen, and be encouraged!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined.org
How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? by Dr. Clay & Jean E. Jones
Why Does God Allow Evil? self-paced online course with Dr. Clay Jones
Why Does God Allow Evil? by Dr. Clay Jones
What Is the Unpardonable Sin? – Christian Research Journal
The Lord Made Orgasms Possible
ClayJones.net
JeanEJones.net

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Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters: Why Didn’t God Save Him? | with Dr. Clay Jones and Dan Hodges

How could a good God allow such evil, pain, and suffering to take place in this world? And why doesn’t He intervene to save good people or young children when disaster strikes? The aftermath and utter devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has many questioning, “Where is God when things go wrong”? What is the best way to address these questions and how can we find God and meaning for life in the midst of these tragic events?

Life has been especially hard for those in the western part of North Carolina since Hurricane Helene struck last week, leaving residents without access to food and water, and claiming the lives of countless victims due to unprecedented flash flooding and fallen debris. During this week’s podcast episode, Frank sits down with Dr. Clay Jones (instructor of the upcoming OCC course ‘Why Does God Allow Evil?‘) and Dan Hodges (CrossExamined Board Director and Hurricane Helene survivor) to discuss the problem of evil and some of the heartbreaking stories emerging in light of the recent storm. Frank, Clay, and Dan will answer questions like:

  • What led Clay to write one of Frank’s all-time favorite books on evil, ‘Why Does God Allow Evil?‘
  • How can ordinary people commit extraordinary evil?
  • What’s the difference between being “good” and being “nice”?
  • Why do difficult times often bring out the best in people?
  • What did Dan see and experience after the storm in WNC and how can we help the survivors and volunteers?
  • Why didn’t Jesus save 7-year old Micah who was swept away by floodwaters? What did his aunt say about that?
  • How has Clay’s personal battle with cancer impacted his writing and teaching on this topic?
  • How can you help victims with physical and spiritual needs?

 

There will undoubtedly be tough days ahead for Helene survivors as they move forward and try to pick up the pieces. This is a sobering episode, but we trust that it will not only bring hope to those who are in a dark season right now, but also remind us of the good news of the Gospel when we inevitably encounter hardships in our own lives. We know you’ll benefit from hearing even more of Dr. Clay Jones’ insights on the problem of evil, so consider signing up for the PREMIUM online course ‘Why Does God Allow Evil?‘ which kicks off soon on 10/23!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Micah’s Story (New York Post article): https://bit.ly/3Yb4JU3

Clay’s Online Course: Why Does God Allow Evil?

Clay’s Book: Why Does God Allow Evil?

Give to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

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“Immortal: How Death Drives Us” with Clay Jones

Are you happy or sad about current events?  Don’t get too happy or sad because the things of this world are temporary.  The state is temporary, but you are eternal. Solomon said that God has put eternity on our hearts.  But unless we accept God’s gracious offer of Heaven, we will try to find substitutes for God in an attempt to satisfy our desire for immortality.   Join Frank as he welcomes Dr. Clay Jones to share findings from his new book, Immortal:  How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About It.  Clay and Frank have an insightful conversation about many related issues, including philosophy, C.S. Lewis, why some Christians fear death, and whether or not true meaning can be found without God. If you want to send us a question for the show, please email us at Hello@CrossExamined.org. Subscribe on iTunes: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast rate and review! Thanks!!! Subscribe on Google Play: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Google Subscribe on Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Stitcher
 
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