Does God Want Me to Stay in an Abusive Marriage? | Ask Dr. Betters - Deconstructing One's Faith
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Within the first weeks of marriage, I knew my husband was abusive…I try not to trigger him, but I’m exhausted and afraid. I was taught God hates divorce. So I feel like that is not an option, but is this what God wants for me?"
How Do I Handle People Using God’s Name in Vain Constantly? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I deal with so many people using God’s name in vain? It seems so many people use the Lord’s name in vain. I’ve noticed many of them wear crosses in their jewelry. Should I always ask them to please not do that?"
Will We Still Feel Emotions in Heaven? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "When we’re in heaven, will we be able to feel emotion or just always be happy? Emotions are what make us human."
Why Would God Let Me Stay So Lonely? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am very lonely these days without a husband and children who are very busy with their own lives to visit. I have prayed that God would bring someone into my life to have someone to talk with and hang out with on occasion, not necessarily a life companion, just a friend, but he has not answered me. Why?”
Where Can I Find Help?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I find resources to help me with my grief?" Grief Resources: https://markinc.org/grief-resources
Do I Need Help?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I know if I need a counselor while experiencing grief?"
Where Is The Balance?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I balance grieving and living a fulfilling life?"
When Things Go Wrong How Can I Respond with Righteous Anger Instead of Sinful Anger?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am struggling with anger and I just don’t know what to do. I used to be happy but now even the small things that go wrong set me off. I have been a believer since I was a kid and I know that anger is a sin issue in my heart but I don’t know how to deal with it. I have been reading my bible and in Matthew 5:22 it says “everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment” and this scares me. When things go wrong how can I respond with righteous anger instead of sinful anger?"
Am I Stuck Forever?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I trust God when I feel I've been stuck in grief forever?"
The Key to Peace
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What role does forgiveness play in the healing after a loss?"
Guilt? Regret? What To Do!
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I navigate feelings of guilt or regret in my grief?"
Does God Grieve?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Does God understand my pain, and does He grieve with me?"
Faith with Grief??
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I live out my faith while grieving?"
Avoiding Grief?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Should I continue to serve others while grieving?"
Where Is My Joy!?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does the Bible say about finding joy after loss?"
Break From Church??
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should I take a break from attending church while grieving?"
I'm Angry God!
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What role does prayer play in the grieving process?"
Losing Everything!
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does the Bible say about grief and mourning?”
Am I Just Losing My Mind?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "There's someone from my past I want to let go of but can't. I've been praying to God for the past 3 years, asking He make me forget her and help me move on, but nothing has changed. The smallest things will trigger memories. I'll see her face in dreams, so clearly, like looking at a photograph. Is God telling me not to let go of her? Is it a demon distracting me? Am I just losing my mind? I've looked everywhere but can't find answers. I'm just so conflicted and don't know what to do."
“I’m 19 And Lost Everything”
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I’m 19 and lost everything. I blamed God when I asked for his guidance on financial matters and watched it drain away knowing there isn’t food at home. How can I trust him when he lead me into wreckage? I would’ve done better with my own understanding."