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…”
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?"
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?"
Can Prayer Heal the Sick? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Does it really matter to pray if we or a loved one is sick? In that God doesn't change his mind. Our lives are already set…does praying to be well actually do any good?”
How Is God Using My Physical Pain for Good? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says that ‘God works all things together for the good of those who love him (Rom 8:28)’. How is God using my physical pain for good? What good can come from terrible pain that probably will have no end?"
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 Can I Trust God When He Allows So Much Pain? | Ask Dr. Betters - Deconstructing One's Faith
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "…I question everything about God. Our world is so messed up, so many terrible things happen, including friends who have died from drugs and one who even committed suicide. You say God is sovereign and I can trust Him. But how can I trust a God who doesn’t stop pain? Sometimes I wonder if there is even a God."
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."
How Do I Do It?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I maintain or strengthen my relationship with God during grief?"
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?"
What Can I Do?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What practical steps can I take to honor my loved one's memory?"
Stay Current
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I forgive my loved one who died before we reconciled?"
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?"
Death Crawl
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I find peace in the midst of grief?"