About this episode

This episode explores the difficult question of why a good God allows evil and suffering, offering biblical insights and hope for those in pain.

Why does a good God allow evil and suffering? If God is all-powerful, couldn't He stop it? And if He loves us, why doesn't He? In Part 5 of our Asking For A Friend series, we wrestle with one of the most difficult and personal questions people ask about faith. This message explores what the Bible teaches about evil, suffering, free will, and the heart of God toward those who are hurting. Whether you're walking through pain yourself or trying to help someone who is, this conversation offers biblical truth, honest perspective, and lasting hope.

People in this episode

Host: Tom Steele

Topics covered

• evil
• suffering
• faith
• free will
• God's love
• biblical truth
• hope

Keywords

• God
• evil
• suffering
• faith
• free will
• Bible
• hope

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