Ep. 269: Preparing our people to suffer well

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(01:33) Setting up the topic and biblical framework
(07:15) Distinguishing sufferings
(11:55) Important questions: Who are you?, how do you live?, and how do we suffer well?
(16:51) Pastoring in the realities of grief and death with the goodness of God
(21:11) Public versus private handling of these crises
(23:30) Tension between focus on the eternal and today
(30:05) Practical ways to prepare your people to suffer well
(32:17) Final word and Prayer