Episode 151. The Problem of Evil

About this episode

This episode explores the problem of evil and its implications for the Christian faith, discussing how to prepare children to think biblically about suffering and evil.

This episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast explores one of the biggest challenges to the Christian faith: the problem of evil. Amy & Tricia discuss how both children and adults wrestle with suffering, tragedy, and the existence of evil in a world created by a good and all-powerful God. Using scripture, philosophy, practical examples, and personal stories, they explain the difference between natural evil and moral evil, define goodness and evil from a biblical worldview, and demonstrate why evil actually points toward the existence of God rather than disproving Him. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactively preparing children to think biblically about suffering before tragedy strikes. The hosts explain that evil is not a created “thing,” but rather a corruption or absence of goodness. They discuss how free will makes love possible but also allows humans to choose evil. The episode also highlights the Christian hope found in Christ’s victory over sin and evil through the cross and resurrection, while awaiting the final restoration of all things. The hosts provide practical illustrations from parenting, literature, philosophy, and science to help families…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hillary Morgan Ferrer, Amy Davison

Topics covered

• problem of evil
• Christian faith
• suffering
• goodness and evil
• free will
• parenting
• biblical worldview

Keywords

• evil
• suffering
• Christianity
• free will
• goodness
• parenting
• philosophy
• scripture

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Books & works: Mama Bear Apologetics

Places: Christian

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