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How Do I Heal After Being Hurt by the Church? | Ask Dr. Betters - Deconstructing One's Faith Series

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I grew up as a church kid, my parents were leaders in the church…But as an adult I am seeing how mean church people are – how they use people – and think nothing of betraying people like my parents. I can’t stand going to church and I have such anger and bitterness. I don’t want to be like this but I can’t let go of the hurt."

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Must a Woman Wait for Her Children’s Father to Die Before Remarrying? | Ask Dr. Betters

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Dr. Betters, I have a question about relationships and marriage. A woman has been in a 17-year relationship without marrying and has two children, and the father of the children leaves her for another woman. The woman finds salvation, and lives by God's commandments. Can she marry a good Christian man? Or must she wait until the father of her children passes away to be eligible for marriage under God’s law? She has never been married before or currently and wishes to marry one day, if it is God’s will."

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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."

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Will Not Taking Communion Hinder My Future In Heaven?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My Son and I are former Mormons. He moved to Georgia and joined a phenomenal Baptist church there. My home is in Denver, CO. and after visiting him In Georgia on several occasions, I fell in love with this church. When I came home and then COVID hit all of us, I watched the Sunday sermons online every week and still do. My Son has passed away and I want to continue to watch this Pastor’s sermons in Georgia. Will continuing to watch online, but not be able to take communion, hinder my desire for my future in Heaven? Thank you for your response.”

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Leaving A Church

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hello Dr. Betters. I'm a Christian who attends an Evangelical church that has never preached on the 2nd Coming in the 50 years I've attended though they teach and preach the Gospel. They are not preaching the whole Word of God. I have friends there. Would it be wrong for me to split my time between this church and a more dynamic church that is not afraid to preach from I and II Thessalonians?"

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Is God Calling Me To Preach?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Thank you so much Dr. Betters for answering my question. I'm sure you are a busy man and I feel like you are directly talking to me like my grandfathers did before Christ brought them home. It has really brought some memories back to me. I have so many more questions to send to you in the future about scripture and personal experiences. If I may ask one more question, How do you know if God is calling you to preach? How do you know if you are getting called to ministry? If I may ask how did you know?"

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"How Often Do I Take Communion?"

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi Dr. Betters, I was wondering about communion. What are your thoughts on how and when it should be taken? Take care, Sam"

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“Are We Baptized 2 Times?”

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "D & K ask "Well, you got the gospel correct. Believe the gospel Jesus gave to Paul for us today to be saved by and put our trust in that alone saves us for all eternity. The gospel being that Jesus died, shedding His blood, was buried and rose from the dead for the forgiveness of our sins. But then you said we need to be water baptized. May I ask where you get that in the bible that we are making a "public" (though done in the privacy of a church). One question I have for you if I may? Paul (from who we only get our salvation message from) said there is one baptism. Eph 4:5. But also says the Spirit baptizes EVERY believer into the body of Christ. So which "one" is it: Baptized into water by a man? or Baptized into the body of Christ BY the Spirit, no water necessary? 1Cor 12:13 KJV For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. I guess one more question: How do you make 1 = 2?"

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“I Debunked Your Explanation Of Baptism”

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hey Dr. Betters, who was the public demonstration for when only Phillip and the Ethiopian eunuch went down in the water and the eunuch was BAPTIZED? No one else was there. No church congregation, no family to witness it. They were in the desert. That's how easily you're "outward expression" is debunked, by simply using scripture to prove a man made doctrine wrong."

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Does Baptism Save?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I was raised in the Church of Christ. They are very adamant that all should be baptized for the remission of your sins. That's what I've grown up thinking. But I trust you Dr. Betters. You explain things so well. There's a lot of things in the CofC that I'm questioning lately. Not that they're wrong. But they're not necessary. Let me ask another question, what about communion? Are we to take it weekly?"

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“I’ve Lost My Passion For Life”

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, Marta asks "Hello, Thank you for your encouragement! I have a question. I’m a teenager and I’ve been living with God for a few years now. I truly want to live for Him and I know that He has a plan for me and He wants to use me for His glory. But I lost excitement for life, it surprises me but I no longer dream about my future family for example. I really trust God and put my future in Him but I really lost passion in life. I’d be thankful for your Help."

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