Season 6: Episode 1 - Introduction

She thought she knew God. Then suffering came—relentless, overwhelming, and dark. In this episode of Safe to Hope, Dr. Ingrid Faro shares her journey of wrestling with evil, questioning God, and discovering a faith stronger than suffering. As we begin a season filled with hard yet necessary conversations, Dr. Faro helps us lay a foundation for understanding evil—because without that framework, we cannot fully grasp the hope that follows.SHOW NOTES:Dr. Ingrid FaroWebsite: https://www.ingridfaro.com/Evil in Genesis: A Contextual Analysis of Hebrew Lexemes for Evil in the Book of GenesisDemystifying Evil: Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal ExplorationRedeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation (not yet released)Honest Answers: Exploring God Questions with Your Tween co-authored with Janelle AlbertsOther mentions:Evil and the Justice of God by N.T. WrightThe Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.The Hiding Place by Corrie ten BoomSafe To Hope is one of the resources offered through the ministry of Help[H]er, a 501C3 that provides advocacy for women in crisis in the church, and training and resources for those ministering in one-another care. Your donations make it possible for Help[H]er to serve as they navigate crises. All donations are tax-deductible.Help[H]er website                          Give     Shop              We value and respect conversations with all our guests. Opinions, viewpoints, and convictions may differ so we encourage our listeners to practice discernment. As well, guests do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of HelpHer. It is our hope that this podcast is a platform for hearing and learning rather than causing division or strife. Please note, abuse situations have common patterns of behavior, responses, and environments. Any familiarity construed by the listener is of their own opinion and interpretation. Our podcast does not accuse individuals or organizations.The podcast is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment.