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?"
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?"
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?"
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?"
Will I Know Them?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Will I be reunited with my loved one in the afterlife?"
Is it normal to doubt God sometimes?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it normal to doubt God sometimes?"
I'm So Confused!!
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Dr. Betters...I am exhausted with trying to do good works on earth in order to earn the rewards in Heaven mentioned in the Bible. And I'm confused as to why I should care if I get any rewards at all. Won't just being in Heaven with Jesus, the disciples, and all the saints be enough...why would I want more? And if I don't get any rewards, I won't be sad about it or envious of others because none of that exists in Heaven. I'm SO CONFUSED!!!"
Stay Awake!!
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What role does prayer play in the grieving process?"
I'm Angry God!
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What role does prayer play in the grieving process?"