logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2024
20m 36s

How to Find Joy in Trials | Biblical Wis...

JONNY ARDAVANIS
About this episode

Discover how to navigate life's trials through a biblical lens, featuring an in-depth discussion on James 1:2-4. Learn why God allows trials, how to avoid wasting them, and practical ways to find joy in difficult seasons. Pastor Harry unpacks the purpose of suffering in the Christian life, explaining how trials refine faith and produce Christ-likeness. Whether you're going through cancer, loss, chronic illness, or other challenges, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom on trusting God's goodness through hardship. Perfect for Christians seeking to understand the purpose behind their trials and how to respond with faith.

Key topics covered:

  • Understanding James 1:2-4
  • God's purpose in trials
  • Finding joy in suffering
  • How to avoid wasting trials
  • Comforting others in trials
  • Trusting God's goodness

Watch Videos

Visit the Website

Buy Consider the Lilies

Follow on Instagram

Up next
Yesterday
13 Life-Changing Books Every Christian Should Read with Jonny Ardavanis
What books have truly shaped your faith and transformed your life? In this episode, I share the 13 books that have profoundly impacted my walk with God - from classics on knowing God's character to practical guides on fighting sin and living with eternal perspective.As Charles Sp ... Show More
9m 33s
Jul 4
Does God Choose Who Gets Saved? Predestination vs Free Will EXPLAINED | Pastor John MacArthur and Jonny Ardavanis
Does God Choose Who Gets Saved? Predestination vs Free Will EXPLAINED | Pastor John MacArthurIn this powerful theological discussion, Pastor John explains: ✅ Biblical evidence for predestination - What Scripture actually says ✅ Human responsibility in salvation - Why unbelievers ... Show More
4m 47s
Jul 1
What Is Heaven Really Like? What the Bible Actually Says About Our Eternal Home
Discover what the Bible really says about heaven and God's amazing grace in this powerful Christian teaching.What You'll Learn:What heaven is actually like according to ScriptureHow God's grace extends into eternityBiblical verses about our heavenly inheritanceWhy understanding h ... Show More
24m 35s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2025
EP 339: Trusting God Through Trials
Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. In this episode, Christine Caine dives deep into the book of James, unpacking what it means to ask God for wisdom and endure through life's trials. She explores how trials are not meant ... Show More
23m 48s
Sep 2024
Making Sense Out of Suffering with Dr. Scott Hahn
We all experience suffering at some time in our lives. Our tribulations range from small disappointments to serious tragedies. Listen as scripture scholar and lay theologian, Dr. Scott Hahn, makes sense out of suffering by drawing from the wisdom and insight of God's Word. He hel ... Show More
56m 14s
Feb 2025
Context in Scripture. Common Sense. Conscience Shaped by Truth. - Highlight Episode 324
This Tuesday, don’t miss a special highlight episode as we gear up for an unforgettable conversation dropping this Thursday.Over-spiritualization in the Christian life can lead to misunderstanding scripture, misapplying biblical truths, and disconnecting from both believers and n ... Show More
11m 23s
Apr 25
God With Us: In Our Suffering
Hebrews is written to people who had suffered a great deal of persecution and difficulty. They were getting discouraged. Some of them were saying, “What good is this Christianity? We’re good people. Why are such bad things happening to us?” The writer is showing them that they ha ... Show More
25m 4s
Feb 2025
Ep. 324 - The Dangers of Over-Spiritualizing Everyday Life
Over-spiritualization in the Christian life can lead to misunderstanding scripture, misapplying biblical truths, and disconnecting from both believers and non-believers. E.Z., Mark, and Oscar talk about how this often begins with a lack of sound teaching from the pulpit, emphasiz ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (Reconciling Two Things: God and Pain)
Have you ever wrestled with the question, “If God is good, then why did this painful thing happen to me?” When we’re deep in hurt, the idea of a loving God can feel impossible to reconcile with our suffering. It’s not about struggling with prayer or faith itself—it’s about wrestl ... Show More
17m 56s
May 26
Acts 12 - Daily Bible Devotional
Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below: Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle) Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback) Youtube Video Introducin ... Show More
5m 3s
Mar 2025
Ep. 330 - Answering Tough Questions About Christianity
Ray, Mark, and Oscar answer listener questions during a live Q&A, with Oscar appreciating the unfiltered nature of the discussion. When asked about the hardest questions to answer, Mark admits it's when he doesn’t know the answer and pretends he does. Ray recalls struggling ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2025
Aspiration: “Lead Us"
A good test shows you what you really are, what’s really in you. If you’re in denial, the tests are devastating. If you’re dropping the ball, the tests are traps. Jesus says the only way you’re going to come through the tests of life is if you seek God. How are you doing right no ... Show More
35m 16s