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Persevering with Gratitude in Trials
Show: Equipping You in Grace
Host: Dave Jenkins
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Show Summary
Gratitude in the furnace of trials is not denial of pain, it is a declaration of faith that God is at work.
In this episode, Dave Jenkins opens James 1:2–4 and Romans 5:3–5 to show how the Lord uses suffering to
produce steadfastness, character, and hope. We also draw strength from church history with insights from
Thomas Brooks, John Owen, and Charles Spurgeon.
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📖 Episode Notes
- James 1:2–4 — Trials are the refining fire that produces steadfastness and maturity.
- Romans 5:3–5 — Suffering → endurance → character → hope, by the Spirit’s poured-out love.
- Church History — Brooks, Owen, and Spurgeon model gratitude that clings to Christ in affliction.
📅 Series: Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World
- Nov 3 — The Foundation of Christian Gratitude
- Nov 5 — God’s Providence and Our Peace
- Nov 10 — Persevering with Gratitude in Trials
- Nov 12 — Contentment in Christ Alone
- Nov 17 — Gratitude and Daily Grace
- Nov 19 — Gratitude that Fuels Service
- Nov 24 — Gratitude in Every Season of Life
- Nov 26 — The God Who Gives Every Good Gift
🔗 Resources & Further Reading
- Thomas Brooks, Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices
- John Owen on communion with Christ in suffering
- Charles Spurgeon sermons on affliction and hope
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