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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 37 MIN

Why God?

from Barely Believing Podcast · host Dustin Hall

Why does God allow suffering?Is it wrong to ask God “Why?”What do we do when doubt, fear, and pain shake our faith?In this episode of the  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  we tackle one of the most honest—and most difficult—questions believers ask: “God, why?” We explore the reality of doubt, the origin of evil, and the tension between faith and suffering, while looking closely at how Jesus meets us in our darkest moments rather than abandoning us in them.This conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, pain, unanswered prayer, or spiritual confusion and wondered where God was in the middle of it all. Scripture does not shy away from these questions—and neither do we.In this episode, we discuss:Is it biblical to question God?The difference between doubt and unbeliefFear, suffering, and the origin of evilWhy God allows pain in a broken worldHow Jesus walks with us through sufferingWhat the cross reveals about God’s heartHow to keep faith when answers don’t comeIf you’ve ever felt stuck between trusting God and being honest about your pain, this episode is for you.📖 “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” — even Jesus asked “why.”👉 Listen, reflect, and share with someone who may be struggling right now.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, discipleship, leadership, and following Jesus in real life.👍 Like & comment: Have you ever asked God “why”? What helped you keep going?#augustaGA #PastorDustinHall #AskingGodWhy #FaithAndDoubt #ChristianPodcast #SufferingAndFaith #JesusAndSuffering #GodAndPain #ChristianFaith #OriginOfEvil #TrustingGod #FaithInHardTimes

Why does God allow suffering?Is it wrong to ask God “Why?”What do we do when doubt, fear, and pain shake our faith?In this episode of the  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  we tackle one of the most honest—and most difficult—questions believers ask: “God, why?” We explore the reality of doubt, the origin of evil, and the tension between faith and suffering, while looking closely at how Jesus meets us in our darkest moments rather than abandoning us in them.This conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, pain, unanswered prayer, or spiritual confusion and wondered where God was in the middle of it all. Scripture does not shy away from these questions—and neither do we.In this episode, we discuss:Is it biblical to question God?The difference between doubt and unbeliefFear, suffering, and the origin of evilWhy God allows pain in a broken worldHow Jesus walks with us through sufferingWhat the cross reveals about God’s heartHow to keep faith when answers don’t comeIf you’ve ever felt stuck between trusting God and being honest about your pain, this episode is for you.📖 “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” — even Jesus asked “why.”👉 Listen, reflect, and share with someone who may be struggling right now.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, discipleship, leadership, and following Jesus in real life.👍 Like & comment: Have you ever asked God “why”? What helped you keep going?#augustaGA #PastorDustinHall #AskingGodWhy #FaithAndDoubt #ChristianPodcast #SufferingAndFaith #JesusAndSuffering #GodAndPain #ChristianFaith #OriginOfEvil #TrustingGod #FaithInHardTimes

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