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Contending for the Word Q&A
Suffering is difficult, but it is not meaningless in the Christian life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines how God uses suffering to produce endurance, refine genuine faith, develop godly character, strengthen hope, and draw His people into deeper dependence on Himself.Drawing from Romans 5:3–5 and 1 Peter 1:6–7, this episode reminds believers that trials do not have the final word. God is at work in the midst of suffering, shaping His people and strengthening their faith in Christ.Listen or Watch
In This Episode
- How suffering produces endurance.
- How trials refine and reveal genuine faith.
- Why endurance develops character and hope.
- How suffering deepens dependence on God.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
