Setbacks - 260211

When life's storms hit—whether sudden crises, prolonged suffering, or the crushing weight of grief—what holds us steady? In this powerful episode of *Let God Speak*, Clive Nash, Gail Fong, and Harold Harker explore how biblical stories reveal that setbacks aren't signs of abandonment, but invitations to deeper faith. From the disciples terrified on the Sea of Galilee, to the woman with a 12-year hemorrhage who dared to touch Jesus' garment, to Job’s unimaginable losses and the despairing cry of his wife, the panel shows that God’s presence is not diminished by suffering—it is revealed through it. The turning point isn’t the absence of pain, but the moment we stop trying to control everything and instead cry out in faith. Jesus doesn’t always prevent storms, but He is always present in them. The resurrection story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus proves that doubt can be transformed into joy when we encounter Christ in Scripture and sacrament. Ultimately, the rock that doesn’t move is not circumstances, but the unshakable promise of God’s faithfulness—and the assurance that every trial, no matter how devastating, is being woven into a greater good for those who love Him.