Strength in Weakness: Finding Christ in the Struggle
From Miked Up by Mike Miller and Coby Duren
March 5, 2025 · 43 min · Season 5 · Episode 2
About this episode
Dr. Mike and Coby discuss how weaknesses can draw us closer to God, exploring the value of struggles in faith.
In this episode of Miked Up, Dr. Mike and Coby dive into 2 Corinthians 12, where Paul speaks of the “thorn in the flesh” and how weaknesses can draw us closer to God. They explore how, in church culture, we often focus on our strengths while neglecting to understand the value of struggles. Why does God allow certain challenges to persist? How can these moments keep us tethered to Christ, even in the hardest times? Dr. Mike and Coby also discuss the importance of casting our cares on the Lor...
People in this episode
Hosts: Coby, Mike
Topics covered
- weakness
- faith
- struggle
- 2 Corinthians 12
- church culture
Keywords
- Christ
- thorn in the flesh
- casting cares
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Strength in Weakness: Finding Christ in the Struggle., Miked Up
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