I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? Personal Life Lessons with Clay and Jean E. Jones
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Feb 27, 2026 Jean E. Jones, ministry-minded author who endured miscarriages and foster care, and Clay Jones, theologian and professor who studies suffering and the resurrection, share personal stories and biblical reflections. They discuss cancer, miscarriages, misused prosperity teaching, how suffering shapes character, practical tools like truth journals, and the hope of future glory and reigning with Christ.
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Clay's Cancer Journey And Thanksgiving Prayer
- Clay discovered an unusual bone cancer, had major surgery removing his tailbone and parts above it, and later learned the cancer metastasized but is currently stable.
- He led his wife Jeannie in a prayer of thanksgiving when diagnosed and credits his immune system for keeping the metastases at bay per his oncologist.
Gospel Misrepresentation Fuels False Prosperity Promises
- Clay warns the gospel is often misrepresented as promising an improved lifestyle, which fuels the prosperity gospel and false expectations.
- He contrasts that with Christians worldwide who suffer severely despite deep faith, showing prosperity claims are theologically wrong.
Jeannie's Five Miscarriages And Gift At The Cross
- Jeannie endured five miscarriages and faced church friends who blamed her lack of faith for the losses, which deeply hurt her.
- She processed anger toward God, surrendered her desire by picturing a wrapped gift at the cross, and later fostered abused children instead.
