Suffering produces hope. Here's how.
A faith-forward coaching course that helps you grow through life's storms, not just survive them.
20 questions. See where you're strong and where to start growing.
Where you are
Maybe it's a diagnosis, a loss, a job that ended, or a season that just won't let up. You're doing your best to hold it together, but you're tired of only getting through. You want to know that what you're carrying can actually lead somewhere.
It can.
The promise
"We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
Romans 5:3-4
Paul doesn't say suffering is good. He says it can produce something good. But that doesn't happen automatically. The same storm that builds one person's hope can leave another person bitter and worn down.
The difference is the captain. P2 Resilience teaches you the practical skills that turn hard seasons into perseverance, proven character, and a hope that holds.
How it works
You can't control the weather. You can learn to captain the boat.
The course uses the Sailboat Metaphor. Across six sessions you'll strengthen four captain skills: attention, thoughts, motivation, and action. Each one is a step along the path Paul describes.
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01
Suffering
Name what's happening around you and what's happening in you.
Session 1: The Sailboat -
02
"We know"
Choose where your attention goes and test the thoughts that shape your feelings.
Session 2: Attention and Session 3: Thoughts -
03
Perseverance
Reconnect with your values so you have a reason to keep going.
Session 4: Motivation -
04
Character
Know when to act and when to surrender, and respond in ways that build who you are.
Session 5: Effective Coping -
05
Hope
Bring it all together in a personal plan for the next storm.
Session 6: The Resilience Plan
Ways to join
Choose the path that fits your season.
What participants say
"Just like a Captain can decide how to sail his boat during a storm, I have the autonomy to decide how I will move through challenges in my life."
Josue Morales, P2 Resilience participant
Who it's for
This course is for you if...
- You're in a hard season and want more than coping tips
- You want tools grounded in research and rooted in faith
- You're ready to take the wheel, even if the weather hasn't changed
About your coach
Jay Poland
MA, LCPC
IBCC Certified Coach in Human Flourishing
Founder, Providence Perspectives
Jay Poland is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, pastor, and IBCC Certified Coach in Human Flourishing. Through Providence Perspectives, he helps people bring together positive psychology and Christian faith to grow through life's challenges.
Jay serves as Executive Pastor at First Baptist Church of Elgin.
Your storm can produce something.
Start with the free Resilience Quiz. In about 3 minutes you'll see where you're already strong and where you have room to grow.
Take the free 3 minute quizYou were created to flourish. Keep growing into your divine potential.
P2 Resilience is an educational coaching program and is not a substitute for clinical counseling or therapy.