The Wisdom Journey

Why would God talk about animals to a suffering man? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job 38:39–40:14, where God responds to Job not with explanations, but with illustrations from the natural world. God takes Job—and us—on a divine field trip to the zoo, highlighting creatures like lions, ravens, ostriches, and ...

In Job’s moment of deepest suffering, God finally speaks—but not with easy answers or quick fixes. Instead, God takes Job on a guided tour of creation. In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job 38:4-38, where God reveals His unmatched power, wisdom, and control over water, earth, and sky.

Have you ever begged God to speak—and heard nothing in return? That’s exactly where Job has been for 37 chapters. But in this episode of The Wisdom Journey, everything changes. God finally speaks to Job, but not with explanations or apologies. Instead, He takes Job on a guided tour of creation—asking 77 questions about the heavens, the seas,...

What does suffering teach us, and how can we learn from it? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey unpacks Job 32–37 and introduces us to Elihu—a younger voice with fresh insight. Unlike Job’s other friends, Elihu offers new perspectives on God’s purpose in suffering. His words remind Job—and us—that even when God seems silent,...

How do you respond when life takes everything away—and God seems silent? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks through Job chapters 25–31, where Job continues his defense, reviews his life, and renews his trust in God’s justice and wisdom. Though mocked and misunderstood, Job refuses to abandon the God who seems absent. ...

What happens when someone you trust misjudges your motives and condemns you unfairly? That’s exactly what Job faces in this pivotal episode of The Wisdom Journey as Eliphaz becomes more accusatory than ever. Stephen Davey walks you through Job chapters 22–24, where Eliphaz lashes out, inventing sins Job didn’t commit and demanding that Job r...

What do you do when well-meaning people offer words that wound more than heal? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job chapters 15–21—where Job’s counselors unleash their second round of harsh, misguided advice. These so-called friends continue accusing Job of hidden sin, while Job pleads for understanding and cling...

When life falls apart and heaven seems silent, what should you do with the pain—and the people—who offer more confusion than comfort? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job 11–14, where Job’s so-called friends continue their harsh accusations and unhelpful advice. Zophar, the most blunt of the three, suggests that ...

What do you do when life falls apart and God seems silent? In this powerful episode from The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks through Job chapters 8–10 and explores Job’s increasing agony—not just from suffering, but from God’s apparent absence.

As Job’s friends take turns offering “counsel,” their assumpti...

How do you respond when life seems too painful to endure? In this powerful episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks you through Job chapters 3 to 7—one of the darkest sections in all of Scripture. Job, a man known for his faith, has now lost everything and wishes he had never been born. His raw lament opens the poetic section of th...

When someone you love is suffering, what should you do? What can you say when words don’t seem to help? In this moving episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job 2:11-13 and highlights one of the most overlooked ministries in the Bible—the ministry of presence.

Before Job’s friends say a single ...

What happens when you’re not the one suffering—but you’re watching someone you love suffer deeply? In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey examines Job 2:9-10 and shifts the spotlight to Mrs. Job, a woman who endures the unbearable pain of secondhand suffering. Often criticized for her brief, emotional words—“Curse God and die”—...

What do you do when life falls apart—and keeps getting worse? In this moving episode from The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks through Job 2:1-10, one of the most devastating and inspiring passages in the Bible. Satan has already stripped Job of his wealth, his workforce, and his ten children. Now he attacks Job’s health, covering him in ...

How do you respond when life falls apart in a matter of seconds? What do you do when suffering shows up without warning, without explanation, and without a clear silver lining?

In this powerful episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey walks you through one of the most devastating scenes in Scripture—Job 1:...

Have you ever wondered why God allows suffering in your life? Or whether Satan plays a part in your trials? In this eye-opening episode of The Wisdom Journey, you’ll discover an unseen conversation between God and Satan that pulls back the curtain on spiritual warfare and human suffering.

Stephen Davey takes y...

It is an age-old question: “Why do the godly suffer?” The book of Job addresses this issue through the sad experiences of the godliest of the godly—a man named Job.

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How do you trust God when you can’t see His hand at work? Esther’s story concludes with a powerful reminder that God is always working behind the scenes, even when His name isn’t mentioned. The Jewish people faced annihilation, yet God used Esther and Mordecai to turn disaster into deliverance. From the Persian king’s decree to a national celebration, we see God’s invisi...

Have you ever wondered why God allows challenges to drag on instead of delivering you immediately? Esther’s story in chapters 5–7 offers a stunning look at God’s perfect timing. Just when all hope seems lost, a sleepless night, a forgotten act of loyalty, and a bold step of faith turn everything around. Haman’s evil plan is unraveling, and God is orchestrating an incredi...

Have you ever faced a moment when you had to choose between fear and faith? Esther’s defining moment came when she had to risk everything to stand for God’s people. In this episode, discover the incredible drama unfolding as Haman, a descendant of Israel’s ancient enemies, plots the annihilation of the Jews. Meanwhile, Mordecai challenges Esther to recognize God’s provid...