613. Why Do We Suffer?

Let’s face it: Life in a broken world can be pretty difficult at times. That’s why God gives us His Holy Spirit to help all who trust in Him. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us consider the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how we can walk more closely with Him. If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the Gospel of John, Paul dives into John 1:3, where we will study the Creator of all things.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question as we approach Father's Day tomorrow: "What advice do you have for fathers?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.RESOURCES:Two books for dads:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - PaulTripp.com/ParentingAge of Opportunity A Biblical Guide for Parenting Teens - PaulTripp.com/OpportunityTwo video series to disciple sons:Men of Faith - PaulTripp.com/MenThe Discipleship Playbook - PaulTripp.com/Playbook

Becoming like Christ is a process, not an event. While we may only remember three or four dramatic life moments, grace transforms us in the 10,000 little moments of everyday life.So when Drew Dyck wrote his book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything, we had to invite him on to the podcast. He's hilarious, brilliant, and transparent.Faithful living in a fallen world can be exhausting, but the gospel is refreshing! Drew will remind you of that by pointing to Jesus!"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." - Philippians 1:6

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about fatherhood as we head into Father's Day weekend: "Do you have any regrets as a father?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul provides four essential elements of biblical discipleship to help equip you to be a better disciple-maker in your life. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Why is life in this broken world full of so much suffering? Does God have a bigger purpose behind all this pain?In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a session from Paul’s conference material, Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us think through suffering biblically and how God can use it for our good and his glory.If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” -John 1:1-2Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John, Paul dives into these first two verses.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers another question on his own experience with his sinful anger: "How did your brother expose your anger?" To hear the first question on this subject, listen to The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 609. If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.How To Be Good and Angry:PaulTripp.com/AngerInstruments in the Redeemer's Hands:PaulTripp.com/Instruments

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss the problems associated with biblical illiteracy and how we can become more biblically literate in our own lives. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 031: https://youtu.be/5fAGPilnQCc?si=PQXIPaF69QZq5gl4