Christians dwell as “sojourners and exiles” (1 Peter 2:11) in a world that is increasing complex to navigate while maintaining biblical convictions for faith and life. In this two-part session from The Gospel Coaltion‘s 2023 National Conference, “Hope, in Confusing Times and Suffering,” Dr. James Anderson examines how to cultivate a biblically formed understanding of our present cultural realities—and how such an understanding helps us maintain a confident and hopeful witness when we might otherwise be tempted to despair. Dr. Ligon Duncan and Nancy Guthrie follow with a discussion of theological foundations and pastoral approaches for helping our fellow brothers and sisters as they walk through suffering.

  1. Understanding the Times: How to Think about Worldview and Culture – Dr. James Anderson
  2. Ministering to the Suffering: Seven Theological Misunderstandings that Rob Hurting People of Biblical Hope – Dr. Ligon Duncan, Nancy Guthrie

Dr. James N. Anderson

James Anderson (Ph.D., Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is the Carl W. McMurray Professor of Theology and Philosophy and Academic Dean at RTS Charlotte. He is an ordained minister in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. You can follow him on Twitter.

Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III

Ligon Duncan (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Edinburgh) is the Chancellor & CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary, the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, and the President of RTS Jackson. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or contributed to numerous books. You can follow him on Twitter.