Ep. 346 | Jesus: Pain Always Points, Pt. 6 | Chris Conlee | Feb 8, 2026

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
 
In first century Israel, you would regularly see rabbis walking along the road or teaching at your local synagogue. They were revered teachers, not just of the Torah, but of life. Behind the rabbi would be a group of students, called talmidim. This word literally means Student, Disciple, Learner, or Follower. Many scholars argue the best word for disciple in the English language is apprentice.
 
The goal wasn’t to learn about something, but to become someone.
 
This message looks at our unhealthy and healthy responses to pain and suffering. It’s important for us to realize that we can’t live well enough to avoid all pain and suffering in this world. In fact, Jesus says in John 16:33, “In this world you will have tribulation (trouble).” That’s not comforting.

Well, I’ve got good news, that’s only half of the verse. The second half of John 16:33 says, “But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
 
In this message, we’re going to talk about ways to face our pain instead of stuffing it. When you stuff it, you are creating a volcano. Since pain is inevitable; it is essential for us to learn how to deal with our pain and suffering in healthy ways instead of unhealthy ways.
 
Here’s the bottom line: Pain always points!
 
What is your pain pointing to? It’s time to go beyond the symptom to the core issue. It’s time for us to do more than cope; it is time for us to heal.
 
Do you want to heal? Tune into the message and the choise to heal.