16 | When Helping Hurts: Avoiding the Mistakes of Job's Friends

03/09/25 • 27 min

Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth

Have you ever been in deep pain, only to have someone’s words make it worse?

Maybe they meant well, but their advice felt more like an accusation.
Maybe they came to comfort you, but instead, they left you feeling more alone.
Maybe their presence felt more like pressure than peace.

Job knew that feeling.

His life had crumbled—his wealth, his children, and his health, all gone in an instant.

When his friends arrived, they got it right at first.

They sat with him in silence, grieving beside him.

But then they started talking... and their words became another source of suffering.

In this episode, we’re diving into what Job’s friends got wrong—and how we can get it right. Because when someone around us is hurting, we have a choice:

Will we bring healing, or will we make the pain worse?

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ The right and wrong way to comfort someone in pain—and how Job’s friends got it disastrously wrong
✅ Why silence can sometimes be the most powerful support—and when words do more harm than good
✅ How to be a friend who lifts burdens instead of adding to them—practical ways to show up with grace, wisdom, and compassion

If you’ve ever been hurt by someone’s words in your pain—or if you want to learn how to better comfort those who are hurting—this message is for you.

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Have you ever been in deep pain, only to have someone’s words make it worse?

Maybe they meant well, but their advice felt more like an accusation.
Maybe they came to comfort you, but instead, they left you feeling more alone.
Maybe their presence felt more like pressure than peace.

Job knew that feeling.

His life had crumbled—his wealth, his children, and his health, all gone in an instant.

When his friends arrived, they got it right at first.

They sat with him in silence, grieving beside him.

But then they started talking... and their words became another source of suffering.

In this episode, we’re diving into what Job’s friends got wrong—and how we can get it right. Because when someone around us is hurting, we have a choice:

Will we bring healing, or will we make the pain worse?

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

If you’ve ever been hurt by someone’s words in your pain—or if you want to learn how to better comfort those who are hurting—this message is for you.

👉 Download Your FREE 7-Day Faith Renewal Devotional! Reignite your passion for Christ with daily scripture, prayer, and reflection prompts. Get it here: DOWNLOAD NOW

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15 | When There's No Help At Home: A Look at Job's Wife

What happens when the place that’s supposed to be your refuge becomes a battleground? When the people closest to you, the ones who should lift you up, instead tear you down?

Job knew this pain all too well. After losing everything—his wealth, his children, his health—the one person who should have stood by him, his wife, told him to curse God and die. Instead of finding support at home, he found discouragement.

So what do you do when there’s no help at home? How do you hold on to faith when even those closest to you don’t understand your suffering?

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ How Job responded when his wife told him to give up on God
✅ What to do when your biggest source of discouragement comes from home
✅ How to stay faithful even when you feel abandoned

If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggles, like no one understands or supports you, this episode is for you.

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17 | Shining Your Light Among Unbelievers with Hiram Kemp

Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp

Have you ever struggled to share your faith in a world that doesn’t believe?

Maybe you’ve wanted to make an impact, but you weren’t sure how.
Maybe you’ve been afraid of saying the wrong thing—or saying anything at all.
Maybe you’ve felt like blending in was easier than standing out.

Paul understood that struggle.

In Acts 27, he wasn’t in a pulpit or a synagogue—he was on a storm-tossed ship, surrounded by 276 people who didn’t share his faith. Yet, in the chaos, Paul didn’t shrink back. He shined.

He remained hopeful when others lost heart.
He set the right priorities when fear took over.
He refused to hide his faith, even when it was unpopular.

And in doing so, he left behind a powerful example of what it really means to be a light in a dark world.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ How to stand strong in your faith—even when you're the only believer in the room
✅ Why optimism is a gospel witness—and how your attitude in hard times can open doors for Christ
✅ The power of small actions—how something as simple as praying for your meal can spark spiritual conversations
✅ Why compassion is key—and how caring about people’s lives gives you the chance to speak into their souls

If you’ve ever wondered how to live your faith in front of unbelievers without fear, this message is for you.

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