#13: Lee Eric Fesko | Why Would a Good God Allow Suffering?

from The 8:32 Podcast · host Eden Lindman

QuestionsWhy would a good God allow suffering? That’s a hard one. We certainly aren’t gonna give an easy answer or tie it up in a bow, but I hope this episode gives you some things to consider! Is God fully good if he doesn’t stop evil? Why does free will bring about brokenness? What about natural disasters and sickness - does God send those? How do we approach this question with someone who is hurting? God is fully good, fully powerful, and there is evil in the world - I hope this episode helps you as you try to understand how all those things can be true!Follow @832podcast to stay updated on new episodes and resources, and please leave a review to help more people find this podcast! :)

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Questions Why would a good God allow suffering? That’s a hard one. We certainly aren’t gonna give an easy answer or tie it up in a bow, but I hope this episode gives you some things to consider! Is God fully good if he doesn’t stop evil? Why does free will bring about brokenness? What about natural disasters and sickness - does God send those? How do we approach this question with someone who is hurting? God is fully good, fully powerful, and there is evil in the world - I hope th...