Episode 28: On Evil and Suffering

In Episode 28 of the Stone Pillar Podcast, Dane and Brian reflect upon and apply Genesis 37:12-36, a powerful passage involving betrayal, deceit, failure, alienation, and grief. Even so, we realize that the Lord's sovereign hand is very much present. The conversation unfolds as follows:

00:30 welcome
01:24 initial reflection on Genesis 37:12-36
05:04 the experience of dislocation (being pilgrims in this world)
13:09 how do we know that Joseph was alienated from his family for about 22 years?
20:08 the significance that the time of alienation was 22 years
24:35 considering the various persons involved in the drama of Genesis 37:12-36
30:07 God's sovereign hand in sending Joseph to Egypt
35:58 connections between Joseph and Jesus, and between Joseph and believers
46:28 the role of suffering
57:36 outro