[Part 1 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

Delivering the academic convocation address for the 2014-15 school year, Dr. Philip Ryken introduces his year-long series "When Trouble Comes" with an account of the difficulties he himself faced in the recent past.

[Part 2 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

Continuing his year-long series "When Trouble Comes," Philip Ryken speaks to the Wheaton College community about the suffering and guilt endured by the prophet Isaiah.

[Part 3 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College, speaks on Ruth's poverty and grief at a Wheaton College Chapel service.

[Part 4 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

Have you considered what temptations you will face today? Dr. Philip Ryken tells the story of the downfall of King David, an upright and moral man. Despite his righteousness and status as "beloved by God," David succumbed to temptation and sin.

[Part 5 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

Has any mother suffered as much as Mary, the Mother of Jesus? Dr. Philip Ryken tells the story of Mary and the trouble she experienced in her divinely-appointed role.

[Part 6 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

How did the prophet Jeremiah respond to the trouble he found throughout his life? Continuing his series on the trouble faced by God's servants, Dr. Philip Ryken examines Jeremiah's bitterness, distress, and depression during his tenure as God's prophet.

[Part 7 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

How did God lift up the prophet Elijah from deep trouble? Continuing his series on the trouble faced by God's servants, Dr. Philip Ryken examines Elijah's suicidal depression in 1st Kings 19.

[Part 8 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

How did Jesus Christ approach trouble and tribulation during his betrayal and crucifixion? Drawing from the Passion Week narrative in John 12, Dr. Philip Ryken examines how our Lord underwent trials and difficulty at the Cross that dwarfed any He had experienced so far.

[Part 9 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way

Paul's Light & Momentary Troubles (2 Corinthians 4:7-18) How did the apostle Paul grapple with the realities of trouble and suffering in his ministry to the early church?