Catch up on the first five parts here:
Let’s Talk About Suffering (introduction)
3 Things to Know About Suffering
3 Benefits of Suffering
3 Ways to Bear With Others Who Are Suffering
3 DOs and DON’Ts of Suffering
Thanks for sticking around through this series. Below you’ll find a list of books, podcasts, and more that touch on the topic of suffering in various ways. If you’re a weary sufferer, I hope they encourage you. If you’re still in the “Suffering? What’s that?” stage, I hope they equip you to love others well and prepare you for the inevitable.
Books:
The Night Is Normal by Alicia Britt Chole
Suffer Strong by Jay and Katherine Wolf
One Year Book of Hope by Nancy Guthrie
Being There by Dave Furman*
A Place of Healing by Joni Eareckson Tada
Dark Clouds Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop
A Praying Life by Paul Miller
A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie
On Getting Out Of Bed by Alan Noble*
Companions in Suffering by Wendy Alsup*
Courage for Caregivers by Marjorie Thompson*
Articles and blogs:
Sarah Walton’s blog
Sarah Walton’s articles on Desiring God
Vaneetha Risner’s blog
Michele Morin’s blog
Abby Hickey’s blog
Quick Clips or Quick Reads:
Katherine Wolf on what to say and what not to say
Susie Larson’s Morning and Evening Blessings
Gabby Lyons on suffering
Podcasts- Shows:
Nothing Is Wasted with Davey Blackburn
On Getting Out of Bed from InterVarsity Press
Desperate for Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Good Hard Story with Katherine Wolf
Guided Prayer Project with Chris Lash*
Meditations by Mick Murray*
Podcasts- Specific Episodes:
The Physical Comfort of Words
A Host of Scriptures for Every Hardship
Rest for the Weary series by Journeywomen*
Shameless Prayer by Tim Keller
Music:
Artist- Scripture Lullabies
Playlist- Grown Up Lullabies
Album- The Waiting Room by Trip Lee
Artist- Fernando Ortega
Album- All My Questions by Bethany Barnard
Playlist- Chill Worship
Playlist- Mood Booster Praise
*= Indicates it’s on my list but I haven’t read or listened completely yet. As always, use discernment.