The Purpose of Pain: Why Disciples Must Learn to Choose Hard Things

We live in a culture obsessed with comfort — engineered to make every part of life easier, faster, and more convenient. But the way of Jesus has always been different. God consistently forms His people through challenge, pressure, and discomfort. In fact, some of His greatest work happens in the places we most want to avoid.

In this episode, Kris and Ken dive deep into the spiritual reality that pain is often preparation, not punishment. They explore how God uses difficulty to shape courage, build endurance, confront idols, deepen empathy, and form disciples who can carry the weight of the mission.

You’ll discover why true spiritual authority is forged in the uncomfortable places, and why discipleship requires a lifestyle of intentionally doing hard things — not for the sake of suffering, but for the sake of becoming everything God calls us to be.

If you want a faith that’s resilient, mature, and mission-ready… this episode will challenge and strengthen you.