Why Does It Have to Hurt?
Dan G. McCartney
We all experience suffering, some of us more than others. In fact, if you’re a Christian, you’ve been called to suffer with Christ. But why do Christians suffer? Isn’t God all-powerful, able to prevent suffering? Isn’t he loving and good, particularly toward his children? What purpose does suffering serve in my life, or the lives of my loved ones? Why does it have to hurt?
Dan McCartney delves into Scripture to help Christians understand the meaning of suffering and why they suffer. Avoiding trite responses, he moves us to a better knowledge of our heavenly Father’s purposes in our suffering and leads us to the rest and peace we have in Jesus Christ.
Duration - 3h 57m.
Author - Dan G. McCartney.
Narrator - Bob Souer.
Published Date - Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2019 Dan McCartney ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
We all experience suffering, some of us more than others. In fact, if you’re a Christian, you’ve been called to suffer with Christ. But why do Christians suffer? Isn’t God all-powerful, able to prevent suffering? Isn’t he loving and good, particularly toward his children? What purpose does suffering serve in my life, or the lives of my loved ones? Why does it have to hurt? Dan McCartney delves into Scripture to help Christians understand the meaning of suffering and why they suffer. Avoiding trite responses, he moves us to a better knowledge of our heavenly Father’s purposes in our suffering and leads us to the rest and peace we have in Jesus Christ. Duration - 3h 57m. Author - Dan G. McCartney. Narrator - Bob Souer. Published Date - Wednesday, 21 January 2026. Copyright - © 2019 Dan McCartney ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Introduction
Duration:00:07:19
Chapter 1: Why is There Suffering At All?
Duration:00:19:50
Chapter 2: Suffering and God
Duration:00:18:34
Chapter 3: God's Sovereignty
Duration:00:19:03
Chapter 4: The Lessons of Job
Duration:00:28:17
Chapter 5: Why Do Christians Suffer? - 1. Suffering With Christ
Duration:00:29:00
Chapter 6: Why Do Christians Suffer? - 2. Suffering as Testimony
Duration:00:22:20
Chapter 7: Why Do Christians Suffer? - 3. Training and Righteousness
Duration:00:18:32
Chapter 8: Why Do Christians? - 4. Getting Ready for Glory
Duration:00:18:38
Chapter 9: How Should We Then Suffer?
Duration:00:15:15
Chapter 10: Psalms for Sufferers
Duration:00:28:32
Conclusion
Duration:00:04:54
Appendix
Duration:00:05:39
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:54