Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Episode 35 of the The Christian Inquiry podcast, hosted by Elijah McSwain, titled "Why Does God Allow Suffering?" was published on April 15, 2026 and runs 15 minutes.

April 15, 2026 ·15m · The Christian Inquiry

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Many people are baffled by the idea of why does God allow suffering. The question is posed, "If God is sovereign and in control of everything, then why does He allow bad things to happen?" This episode seeks to provide several biblical answers of why suffering is a reality of the human experience.

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