Why does a loving God allow suffering—and what is He doing through it? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores one of the deepest questions of life and faith: the place of suffering in God’s plan. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that pain, hardship, and trial are not outside of God’s purpose. Suffering entered the world through sin, yet God uses it to reveal His righteousness, wean our hearts from earthly attachments, and prepare us for the glory to come. Whether the trial comes from the brokenness of the world, persecution for Christ’s sake, or even our own mistakes, believers can rest in the truth that nothing escapes God’s notice—and everything can work together for good.

Pastor Josh reminds listeners that the goal of the Christian life is not the removal of pain but spiritual renewal through it. Suffering humbles us, deepens our faith, and draws us nearer to the God of all comfort. As we trust in His grace, our trials become testimonies of His strength, shaping Christ’s character within us and becoming a ministry to others who suffer. In Christ, no pain is wasted, no hardship is unseen, and no believer walks alone—for the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.

What does it mean to walk in the Spirit—and how does it differ from trying to live the Christian life in our own strength? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores the believer’s daily walk in the Spirit as the key to genuine Christian living. Drawing from Galatians 5, Romans 8, and 1 Corinthians 2, he explains that the Spirit is not merely an influence but the very power of God dwelling within the believer. To walk in the Spirit is to yield to His leading in thought, attitude, and action—to live out the life of Christ from within rather than striving in the weakness of the flesh.

Listeners will discover that walking in the Spirit begins in the mind. The Spirit renews our understanding, teaches us the mind of Christ through the Word, and produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, and godly wisdom in daily life. This episode reminds believers that spiritual growth is not achieved by effort or formula but through faith—by learning, trusting, and yielding to the Spirit’s work. To walk in the Spirit is to live in step with the heart of God, letting His Word shape our thinking, His love guide our steps, and His life be displayed through ours.

Where does the Christian walk begin? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores what it means to live daily by God’s grace rather than by mere performance or law-keeping. While good works and activity should mark every believer’s life, the issue is not whether we work, but where that work comes from—the flesh or the Spirit.

From Romans 6–8, Galatians, and 2 Corinthians, this episode explains that the believer is no longer under law but under grace. The law, though holy and good, exposes sin and demands performance from our weak flesh. Grace, by contrast, provides both the standing and the power we need—through the Spirit of God—to walk in newness of life. True Christian living flows from inward transformation by the Spirit, not outward effort in the flesh.

Listeners will learn to recognize two major pitfalls: returning to the law (legalism) or chasing the world’s wisdom (carnal living). Both rob believers of joy and fruitfulness. Instead, God’s grace supplies all sufficiency to abound in good works, whether in marriage, service, or daily priorities. The Spirit teaches, renews the mind, and produces genuine godliness and love that the law or the flesh never could.

This episode calls believers to root their walk in Christ’s finished work, to renew their minds in His Word, and to depend on His Spirit for strength. Living under grace protects from burnout, fosters true joy, and empowers a life that pleases God.