This episode is the second in a three-part series on suffering. It’s important to prepare for suffering so we’re not surprised when it happens, because everyone suffers at some point in life.

Our North American approach to suffering is escaping until we’re forced to deal with it. We value prosperity, accolade, and success and above all self. But Jesus doesn’t call us to focus on ourselves.

Today we’re taking this idea further and exploring what it means to suffer for Jesus or as participants in the mission of God in the world. Is there a call to Christians to suffer? Does God invite us in some way?