Episode

Long Sorrows Set the Stage

Podcast: Ask Pastor John
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 731
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In Scripture, long periods of suffering and pain serve as a backdrop for God’s great kindness. Pastor John offers three reasons for long sorrows.