Why Me? The Problem of Evil and Suffering

About this episode

The episode discusses the problem of evil and suffering with insights from Gabe Fluhrer's book.

Jonathan and James welcome Gabe Fluhrer, the senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to discuss Gabe’s latest book, Why Do I Personally Experience Evil and Suffering?, a deeply practical guide for anyone wrestling with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, abuse, poverty, or loss. Gabe shares insights from his book, providing a pastoral perspective that contrasts philosophical discussions with biblical truths. I know God is good, because all the suffering that has come into my life…is always filtered through the nail-pierced hands of Jesus. – Gabe Fluhrer This episode is a comforting guide for anyone grappling with suffering and seeking to understand its place in the Christian life. Thanks to our friends at 10ofThose Publishing, we are pleased to offer two copies of Gabe’s book, Why Do I Personally Experience Evil and Suffering?, to our listeners. Enter here to win!

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Master

Guest: Gabe Fluhrer

Topics covered

• problem of evil
• suffering
• Christian life
• pastoral perspective
• mental health
• biblical truths

Keywords

• evil
• suffering
• depression
• anxiety
• chronic illness
• Christianity
• pastoral care

Sponsors

10ofThose Publishing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First Presbyterian Church

Books & works: Why Do I Personally Experience Evil and Suffering?

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