Can Suffering Be Redemptive? | Tyler Staton

How do we show up for people in their deepest seasons of suffering? In this episode of If There Is Anything I Can Do, Pam McConnell sits down with Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, author, husband, and father of three. Tyler has walked through incredibly difficult seasons in recent years — the health challenges surrounding the birth of his son Amos and his own two battles with cancer. But through those experiences, he witnessed something powerful: a community of people who loved him by showing up, serving quietly, and meeting needs before he ever had to ask. Pam and Tyler have an honest conversation about redemptive suffering, the gift of being cared for, and what it means to practice the way of Jesus through service. They explore how suffering can deepen our understanding of God, reveal His presence in unexpected ways, and teach us what it means to receive and extend the compassion of Jesus. Together, they talk about why hidden acts of love matter, how availability can become one of the greatest expressions of care, and how we can become people who notice, respond, and love others the way Jesus does.