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Suffering Is Not Wasted
Equipping You in Grace | Dave Jenkins
Show Summary
In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Anchored for a New Year series by addressing suffering from a biblical worldview. Scripture teaches that trials are never wasted in the hands of a sovereign and good God. From Romans 5:3–5 and James 1:2–4, we’ll see how God uses suffering to strengthen faith, refine character, and produce hope that does not disappoint.
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Episode Notes
- Big Idea: God never wastes the suffering of His people—He redeems it for His glory and our good.
- Suffering produces endurance, character, and hope rooted in God’s love (Romans 5:3–5).
- Trials test faith and build steadfastness leading to maturity (James 1:2–4).
- God works all things—even painful things—for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28).
- Hope is an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19).
- Christ sympathizes with our weakness and gives grace in time of need (Hebrews 4:15–16).
Key Scriptures
- Romans 5:3–5
- James 1:2–4
- Romans 8:28
- Hebrews 6:19
- Hebrews 4:15–16
- Psalm 34:18
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
Call to Action
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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.
