How can a good God allow suffering?
From Free Grace Vernon by Free Grace Vernon
March 19, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the question of how a good God can allow suffering, featuring insights from Pastor David Bootsma.
How can a good God allow suffering? Pastor David Bootsma. If you’ve ever asked that question—you’re not alone. Join us as we wrestle honestly with pain, trust, and the hope we have in Christ, even in the middle of it all. Free Grace is Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Vernon, BC Canada. Join us for our Sunday service at 10:30 AM at 802 45th Ave, or tune in online through our Facebook or YouTube livestream.
People in this episode
Guest: David Bootsma
Topics covered
- suffering
- faith
- hope
- trust
- Christianity
- pain
Keywords
- suffering
- God
- faith
- hope
- trust
- Christianity
- pain
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Free Grace, Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Places: Vernon, BC Canada
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