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 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 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?"
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."
What Does God Think About Being Separated But Not Divorced? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does God think about being separated from your husband but not divorced?"
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."
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?”
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?"
Benefit of the Doubt?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I handle well-meaning but potentially hurtful comments from others?"
Is It Too Late?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I accept forgiveness for a sin against a loved one who died?"
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?"
My Husband Is More Concerned with Being a Good Son Than a Good Husband. What Do I Do?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I have only been married for 6 months. In order to save money to buy a house of our own we decided to live with his parents for a while. It seemed like a good idea in the beginning but now it is causing a lot of tension. I feel like my husband cares more about being a good son to his mom then a good wife to me. His mother tells me all the time that she hopes we never move out and that it would kill her for her son to leave. I feel like I am stuck, what should I do?"
Why Would God Want Me to Be Single and Alone?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm alone. Everyone is always in pairs. The church seems geared toward married people. I think I'm going to be single for my whole life. Why would God want me to be single?"
How Do We Communicate When Communication Breaks Down?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I are always fighting. How should we communicate when communication breaks down?"
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?"
The Key to Peace
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What role does forgiveness play in the healing after a loss?"
Avoiding Grief?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Should I continue to serve others while grieving?"
Break From Church??
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should I take a break from attending church while grieving?"