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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?"

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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."

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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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