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106 - How God Meets Us in Our Suffering with Clay and Jean E. Jones

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Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
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Apr 6, 2026
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Summary

How does God meet us in the middle of our deepest pain, and what does that actually look like? In today's Bold Faith Now episode, Missy sits down with Clay and Jean E. Jones authors of How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? Living with Hope While Making Sense of Life, to tackle one of the hardest questions every believer faces: Why does God allow suffering, and how could it possibly work for our good? Through deeply personal stories of cancer, miscarriage, unanswered prayers, and long seasons of waiting, Clay and Jean share how God uses suffering not to break us, but to form us. This conversation is honest, theological, and full of hope for anyone walking through pain right now. In this episode, they discuss: How God uses suffering to produce endurance, character, and lasting hope How you can grieve deeply and still experience joy in Christ How remembering God's faithfulness in the past strengthens your faith today This episode will encourage you to trust God in the middle of your hardest seasons and remind you that your pain is never wasted. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Clay and Jean: Jean Jones Website: https://jeanejones.net Clay Jones Website: https://clayjones.net Connect with Missy: Download the April Scripture Journaling prompts (Grace) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embr…