How Can I Give Up My Anxiety and Fears to God?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I suffer tremendously from anxiety and fear of my children dying. I pray about it constantly, but still I fear that God will take them anyway. It is a constant torment that is crippling my life. How can I give up my anxiety to God and trust him with my darkest fears?"
How Do I Find Comfort When I Feel So Guilty?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My child was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 5 years old that she will struggle with for the rest of her life. I’m afraid it…”
Why Does God Allow Children to Suffer?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Doctor, I have a question. It hurts me when I see kids in pain and suffering – little babies/kids born with deadly diseases who suffer for 3 to 5 yrs before they die. Why? Kids that are tortured and shot…What about "psychopaths" that abuse and kill…”
Losing My Faith (Son with Autism)
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, " Thank you for your informative videos. I became a Christian at age 40. Now I'm 51. I have an autistic teenage son with violent tendencies. Every time he beats us up or hurts himself, I lose more love and respect for the faith I thought I had. Today I hate God like I've never hated anyone or anything. 15 years of beatings and suffering has taken its toll on my faith and love for God. I need a string to hang on to or I will perish; lately, I blaspheme God as if he is my family and my worst enemy. I need help!!!"
Can I Drink Alcohol as a Christian?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Can I drink alcohol as a Christian? Or, what about drinking only wine, but not getting drunk?"
I Smoke Pot…Am I Going to Hell?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm 42. I smoke pot cigs and take a pain pill one time a day. I fully believe and read the Bible daily. Am I going to hell? I was baptized at 14 but didn't know what it meant."
Is Substance Abuse Genetic?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My Dad was an alcoholic and I was told that it’s genetic; therefore, that’s why I struggle with substance abuse. Do you agree with that?"
What Do You Think of AA and Their View of a "Higher Power"?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi, my name is John. I'm from Ireland and I follow Ask Dr Betters on YouTube. I'm almost two and a half years in recovery from alcohol addiction, thank God in Jesus’ name! What do you think of Alcoholics Anonymous…
Is Supporting My Transgender Child Loving or Condoning Their Behavior?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My niece recently came out and told the family that she is transgender. I’m not even sure I fully understand what that means…
Why Won’t God Take Away My Same-Sex Attraction?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “All my life I’ve been attracted to the same sex, going back to early childhood (elementary school age). I’ve heard we’re born straight, gay, or bi. I’ve heard as a Christian that it’s a sin. Am I to live with it till death yet learn to not act or think on it? Please help, Dr. Betters. I’m at the point of giving up on God or dying."
How to Avoid Sexual Sin
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do you avoid sexual sin when you are single and unmarried? You know what the Scripture says about it. But you know also that the other person is only interested in one thing. It will lead to the consummation of the relationship before marriage, and results from a low standard, one would assume or say."
Should Christians Report Abuse Even If Forgiveness Is Given? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters, in response to "Will I Know My Abuser in Heaven?", answers the question, "I feel that abusers get away with their actions both on Earth and in Heaven. As a Christian, I know I need to forgive my abuser, but where is the justice for those of us left scarred by the abuse? I believe not all sins are equal. Christians should speak up and report abuse—spiritual forgiveness doesn’t eliminate legal consequences."
My Fiancée Was Sexually Abused. How Should I Prepare for Our Wedding Night?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am getting married in a month and I just found out my fiancée was sexually abused as a child. Knowing this, how should I prepare for my wedding night and our first year of marriage?"
How Do I Find Direction In A Toxic Environment?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hello, I am a college age female and I feel that God has left me. I feel like I always tried to follow his path even when none of my family goes to church, I felt all my life that God was telling me to go one direction in ministry and then when it was time to apply for schools and I tell people they told me that was not my calling…
Why Would God Create a World with So Much Evil? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Why would God create a world with so much evil?”
Why Am I Not Comforted by God in My Grief, Pain, and Suffering? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What if the pain of life has become too hard to bear? What if there have been too many substantial losses to handle life? Will we simply die with broken hearts in the end? God hears us and tells us so in scripture, so why can't we seem to be comforted?"
How Are We to Rejoice in Sorrow? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How are we to rejoice in sorrow?"
What Do You Say to a Grieving Person? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My friend's dad just died. When I am around my friend, I don't know what to say to her. What do you say to a grieving person?"
How Do We Say That the Lord Restored Job's Losses? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do we say that the Lord restored Job's losses when he lost 7 sons and 3 daughters? I understand he had 10 more children, but how could that possibly be seen as a restoration?"
I’m Too Sick To Attend Church, Am I Sinning?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Due to various health issues, I have not been able to attend church for the past several months, is that sinful?"