Reckoning with Suffering

Overwhelmed to Overcomer

On this episode of She Considers a Field, host Anna McLaughlin shares a heartfelt reflection on the challenges of ministering to those in pain and the complexity of navigating personal suffering. Recorded just after the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, Anna candidly explores feelings of grief and helplessness in the face of widespread suffering. Through sharing a personal story, she invites listeners to consider how to show up for others during difficult times while also acknowledging their own struggles. Drawing from C.S. Lewis’s wisdom and the promise of Romans 8:28, Anna encourages listeners to embrace their stories and find hope in shared experiences, emphasizing that we are never alone in our journeys.

Anna Mentions:

C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy: The Horse and His Boy

C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair: The Silver Chair

Romans 8:28

2 Corinthians 4:17

**Correction: Matthew 5 says instead, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8). Those who mourn will be COMFORTED (Matthew 5:4). Sorry about that, friend!

1 Kings 18:41-46

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Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

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MUSIC CREDITS Theme music: Brave New World ASLC-1BEF9A9E-9E9D609662 Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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