Philosopher Eleonore Stump and CCT Director Evan Rosa discuss the project of theodicy. Dr. Stump comes at the question of theodicy from multiple directions, including making reference to the paradoxical response of the early church in the face of suffering, and the Greek concept of suffering as a necessary prelude to wisdom. Dr. Stump also considers how the ultimate Christian telos is not character development, but rather it is enjoying an intimate relationship with God Himself.