Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why does God allow suffering—and how can it actually be used for good?
In this episode, I’m joined by Clay and Jean E. Jones to explore one of the hardest and most personal questions people ask: not just why evil exists, but how God works through real, painful trials. Drawing from their new book How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?, they share both theological clarity and deeply personal experiences—including miscarriage, infertility, serious illness, and ongoing battles with cancer.
We discuss the difference between evil and suffering, why our expectations of entitlement shape how we process pain, and how an eternal perspective changes everything. Clay and Jeannie also offer practical tools—like keeping a “truth journal”—to help you navigate suffering with clarity and hope.
This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply practical for anyone trying to make sense of hardship without resorting to shallow answers or empty optimism.
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Why does God allow suffering—and how can it actually be used for good?
In this episode, I’m joined by Clay and Jean E. Jones to explore one of the hardest and most personal questions people ask: not just why evil exists, but how God works through real, painful trials. Drawing from their new book How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?, they share both theological clarity and deeply personal experiences—including miscarriage, infertility, serious illness, and ongoing battles with cancer.
We discuss the difference between evil and suffering, why our expectations of entitlement shape how we process pain, and how an eternal perspective changes everything. Clay and Jeannie also offer practical tools—like keeping a “truth journal”—to help you navigate suffering with clarity and hope.
This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply practical for anyone trying to make sense of hardship without resorting to shallow answers or empty optimism.
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This video is sponsored by:
BRAVE BOOKS
Entertainment that Engages the Imagination for Good.
Go to bravebooks.com/childers for more information
Use my code: CHILDERS
A'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS
Elevate your skincare routine with A'del's toxin-free cosmetics.
Experience the difference in quality and purity.
Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com for more information.
Use my code: ALISA
FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW
Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think
Biblically in a deceptive world.
Go to foundationworldview.com for more information.
Use my code: ALISA
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Booking: alisachilders.com/booking
To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to alisachilders.com/music
There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/alisachilders
To order “Another Gospel”: alisachilders.com/another-gospel
To order “Live Your Truth": alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies
To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity
Potential Sponsors: alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form
