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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 36 MIN

Let's Talk: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

from Let's Talk: Faith in a Modern World · host One Shepherd Ministries

Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering?In this episode of Let’s Talk: Faith in a Modern World, we wrestle with one of the hardest questions believers and skeptics alike ask: If God is good and all-powerful, why does He allow evil, suffering, and tragedy?We explore the deep questions behind human choice, the Fall, and why love requires freedom. Why would a good God create a world where He knew pain would exist? Couldn’t He have created a perfect, pain-free world? And if He’s holy, why not just wipe us out and start over?Through real biblical examples—Joseph, Habakkuk, Nebuchadnezzar, the man born blind (John 9:1-3)—we discuss how God brings meaning out of suffering and how even evil choices can be used for good (Genesis 50:20). Is God punishing you—or is He inviting you into something deeper?🟡 Don’t miss this heartfelt, honest conversation about pain, purpose, and hope.📅 And be sure to join us next Wednesday as we continue our series: Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen to Good People?👉 Like, Share, and Subscribe to help others navigate faith in a messy world. 📺 Check out our full channel for studies, and more videos like this—one’s on screen right now!🌐 Visit our website for more: https://oneshepherd.orgRecommended Resources (One Shepherd Ministries receives a commission from some of the items below) 📔 Looking for a good Study Bible, check out the Thomas Nelson NKJV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3RtXNNj⛓️ A great reference Bible for doing research: https://amzn.to/3DJdrBz🛠️ Fantastic Research & Study Tool (allowing access to a concordance of the original Hebrew & Greek along with many other tools...LOGOS: https://logos.sjv.io/o40oQE 📚#WhyDoesGodAllowSuffering, #ChristianPodcast, #FaithInSuffering, #GodAndEvil, #ChristianFaith, #Apologetics, #PainAndPurpose, #FreeWill, #BibleTruth, #GodIsGood, #SufferingAndFaith, #JesusSaves, #TrustGod, #ChristianAnswers, #OneShepherdMinistries, #ChristianEncouragement, #SpiritualGrowth, #BibleStudy, #ChristianLife, #Genesis5020, #John9, #Habakkuk, #JosephInEgypt, #GodsPlan, #HopeInJesus, #FaithOverFear, #ChristianLiving, #GospelTruth, #PodcastForChristians, #FindingHope

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