EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 36 MIN
Episode 117: 'Why Does God Allow Natural Disasters?' with Dr. Sharon Dirckx
from The Rev Rx Podcast | Conversations On What Matters Most · host Rev. Chad Potts, PharmD
Why do earthquakes happen? Why does cancer exist? Why do hurricanes, pandemics, and natural disasters devastate entire communities? If God is good, why would He allow any of it?These are some of the hardest questions a person can ask—and for many people, they're the biggest obstacle to faith.In this episode of The RevRx Podcast, Chad sits down with former neuroscientist and Christian apologist Sharon Dirckx to discuss her book Broken Planet and tackle one of the most challenging topics in Christianity: natural evil.While many Christians understand how human sin contributes to suffering, what about earthquakes, tsunamis, childhood genetic diseases, and natural disasters that seem completely unrelated to human choices?Together, Chad and Sharon explore:Why natural disasters create such a difficult challenge for faithWhether nature itself is brokenWhat Genesis and Romans teach about a fallen creationHow Christianity explains suffering differently than atheism or Eastern religionsThe surprising connection between earthquakes and the death and resurrection of JesusWhy humanitarian aid and hospitals have deep Christian rootsHow God meets us in suffering rather than abandoning us to itThe hope Christians have in a future restored creationWhether you're wrestling with personal suffering, grieving loss, questioning faith, or simply looking for deeper answers, this conversation offers both intellectual insight and genuine hope.Because Christianity doesn't ignore suffering—it faces it head on.In a broken world, there is still hope.CONNECT WITH DR DIRCKX:https://www.dirckx.org/
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Why do earthquakes happen? Why does cancer exist? Why do hurricanes, pandemics, and natural disasters devastate entire communities? If God is good, why would He allow any of it?These are some of the hardest questions a person can ask—and for many people, they're the biggest obstacle to faith.In this episode of The RevRx Podcast, Chad sits down with former neuroscientist and Christian apologist Sharon Dirckx to discuss her book Broken Planet and tackle one of the most challenging topics in Christianity: natural evil.While many Christians understand how human sin contributes to suffering, what about earthquakes, tsunamis, childhood genetic diseases, and natural disasters that seem completely unrelated to human choices?Together, Chad and Sharon explore:Why natural disasters create such a difficult challenge for faithWhether nature itself is brokenWhat Genesis and Romans teach about a fallen creationHow Christianity explains suffering differently than atheism or Eastern religionsThe surprising connection between earthquakes and the death and resurrection of JesusWhy humanitarian aid and hospitals have deep Christian rootsHow God meets us in suffering rather than abandoning us to itThe hope Christians have in a future restored creationWhether you're wrestling with personal suffering, grieving loss, questioning faith, or simply looking for deeper answers, this conversation offers both intellectual insight and genuine hope.Because Christianity doesn't ignore suffering—it faces it head on.In a broken world, there is still hope.CONNECT WITH DR DIRCKX:https://www.dirckx.org/
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