{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"475: [Formed.] Are You Suffering? Dr. Craig Keener on The Necessary Theology of Suffering, How to Develop a New Mindset About Affliction, Hurdling Unresolved Disappointment, Why God is Not in a Hurry to Mature Us, and the Pressure That Shapes Us","description":"Suffering exposes what we believe about God faster than success ever could. When affliction lingers, disappointment goes unresolved, and growth feels slower than we want, the question isn\u2019t whether God is present\u2014it\u2019s whether our theology can carry the weight of real life. Too many believers inherit a framework that collapses under pressure, leaving them confused, bitter, or quietly disillusioned. This week on Win Today, Dr. Craig Keener joins me to rebuild a theology of suffering that can endure. We talk about why God is not in a hurry to mature us, how pressure actually forms spiritual resilience, and what it looks like to develop a mindset about affliction that produces endurance rather than erosion. This conversation doesn\u2019t minimize pain\u2014it gives it meaning. If you\u2019re suffering, stalled, or carrying disappointment you haven\u2019t known how to name, this episode will help you reframe affliction as formation and discover the kind of maturity that only pressure can produce. Guest Bio Dr. Craig Keener is a leading New Testament scholar, historian, and theologian whose work has shaped global conversations on Scripture, the Holy Spirit, miracles, and suffering. He has authored dozens of academic and popular-level books and has taught and lectured internationally, bringing rigorous scholarship together with pastoral sensitivity and lived faith. Show Partners We spend a third of our lives asleep, so stop treating your bed like an afterthought. Cozy Earth\u2019s Bamboo Sheets are a game-changer. They\u2019re silky smooth, breathable, and cool to the touch. And they\u2019re more than bedding; Cozy Earth also makes bath essentials, pajamas, and men\u2019s and women\u2019s loungewear designed to bring calm and comfort to everyday life. Try their sheets risk-free with a 100-Night Sleep Trial and a 10-Year Warranty. Start the New Year right. Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINTODAY for up to 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth on Win Today. SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation\u2014so I\u2019m not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It\u2019s sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren\u2019t hidden\u2014they\u2019re published right on their site. And that matters, because a lot of so-called EMF blockers on the market either don\u2019t work or can\u2019t prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds\u2014why wouldn\u2019t we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. ","author_name":"Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness","author_url":"https:\/\/wintoday.tv\/","html":"