Episode

Suffering for Joy

Podcast: Pastor John Piper's answers
Published: May 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 813
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Christianity isn’t a fix for all suffering in this life — but it does offer unshakable joy in trials and immediate relief from the deepest of pains. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO