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 Can I Know for Sure I’m a Christian? | Ask Dr. Betters - Deconstructing One's Faith Series
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "...I asked Jesus into my heart when I was a child, and I went to church with my family whenever the doors were open. But now that I’m an adult, I see how sinful I am, and when I ask God to forgive me, I don’t feel anything...How can I know for sure I’m a Christian?"
Am I Going to Hell If I Don’t Feel Close to God? | Ask Dr. Betters - Deconstructing One's Faith Series
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I asked Jesus into my heart when I was a child. I am in my twenties and nothing about the Christian faith is attractive to me – I question whether there is even a God. Am I going to hell?"
Why Did God Command the Death of Innocents in 1 Samuel 15? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi Dr. Betters, can you explain 1 Samuel 15, where God says to kill all the Amalekites and kill babies, animals, etc.? It's hard to get my head around it. Many thanks."
How Can Satan Be Everywhere at Once? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi Dr. Betters. Would you please speak some on how Satan can be so influential everywhere at once, yet he is only a fallen angel, not a god? I've struggled with this because only Jesus is omnipresent. Thank you, and God bless."
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 Create a World with So Much Evil? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My only question is this, and no one has been able to answer it so far. If God knew there would be murderers and people tortured and blown up and raped, etc., why would he create this world even if it’s only temporary? I can’t believe that God would allow that kind of suffering to exist, knowing beforehand it would. You may say it’s free will and we chose it. That well may be true, but he’s omniscient and knew that murderers and torture would exist. Why would you even create that kind of world? What’s the purpose? Not for his own pleasure or glory. He doesn’t need that. He doesn’t need your praise and worship. I understand this world is just a blink of an eye, and our redemption and heaven await us. But think about it, why would any omniscient god create any chance of evil in his world? I understand he wanted free will for us to choose him and love him, not like robots. I get it, but if he knew there was a chance of murderers, torture, and children starving to death and diseases, even though it’s a small blink of an eye compared to eternity, it’s still horrible for us here on earth while we exist. I can’t get over the fact that he would ever even consider that kind of world to create. Please help me understand."
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."
Is Our Death Time Already Set by God? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is our death time and place fixed?"
What Does Job 33 Say About How God Speaks to Us? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi, can you share your understanding of Job 33? How does God speak to us?"
Is It Dangerous to Wait Until Just Before Death to Repent? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "…I am concerned about my best friend because she plans to repent just before she dies. I told her that she couldn’t outsmart Lord Jesus. How can I explain to her from a biblical point of view that she needs to be genuine in her repentance?"
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?"
Why Didn’t God Want to Save Me? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I feel like God never wanted to save me. Despite my prayers and efforts to connect with Him, I experienced rejection and despair...If He could intervene in my life for other matters, why not for my soul?
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?”
Is My Son Truly Saved? Looking Into the Soul | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "…At 42, my son has embraced science, UFO, and other such worldly answers while searching for something to believe in. He vacillates between the two. After listening to him and showing him the fallacy of his judgment, I asked him clearly, "Whom do you choose?" After evading and modifying the question, I return to the question, "Whom do you choose this day?" I asked my pastor (when my son was in his teens), "As much as anyone can look into the soul of another, do you believe my son is saved?" His answer was "yes." Help me settle my heart for my son."
Why Is the Book of Enoch Not in the Bible? | Biblical Canon Explained
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Why is the Book of Enoch not considered a true book from God? Did Jesus mention the book of Enoch in Mathew 22: 29-30? If the book of Enoch is not true, then how did Jude refer to Enoch's Prophecy in Jude chapter 1:14-15?"