Is God really opposed to suffering and death?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "We know through the writings of the saints that they understood many of their sufferings as being sent by God. Does this not contradict the idea that God is opposed to suffering and death?"
Why does God allow earthquakes and school shootings?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My son asked why God allows earthquakes and school shootings? How do I explain this tough question to him?"
When should I stop praying for something?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "When should I stop praying for something?"
How do you talk about suffering to people who are suffering?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do you talk about suffering and God’s purpose in suffering with people who are in the midst of it?"
"My wife of 41 years died...Is it wrong for me to pray to die too?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I lost my wife of 41 years this year on February 19th. My life is so empty I love God even though I don't understand why she had to die from stage 4 colon cancer. I was mad at God for taking her I have asked him for forgiveness and thanked him for giving us 41 years of a perfect marriage. My question is: Is it wrong for me to ask him to bring me home now also?"
How do I forgive my parents for getting a divorce?
In this episode of Ask Dr. Betters, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I forgive my parents for getting a divorce?"
What should you do when you cannot pray?
In this episode of Ask Dr. Betters, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What should you do when you cannot pray? I have reached the point a few times when I felt so sad, lost, and overwhelmed that I could not even pray. I reached out to others to pray for me at those times, but I still felt really isolated."
Can I pray for the forgiveness of another's sins?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it possible to pray for the forgiveness of another person's sins? Will their sins then be forgiven?"
If God gives us suffering, why should we pray for healing?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "If God gives us suffering, why should we pray for healing?"
Why does God need me to suffer in order to to be glorified?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Why does God need me to suffer in order to to be glorified?"
How do I pray when I don't like God?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I pray when I don't like God?"
Is it fair that I must suffer for someone else's bad choices?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it fair that I must suffer for someone else's bad choices?"
Is it ever right to question God's love for me?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it ever right to question God's love for me when my trials are so painful?"
How do I respond to unanswered prayer?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I respond to unanswered prayer?"
How do I find hope in darkness?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I know I need to be in the Word and praying, but I am in such a dark place, filled with sadness. How do I find hope?"
Why does God allow suffering?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How could a loving God allow his children to suffer?"
Is God sovereign? Can you trust Him?
What do you mean when you say, "God is sovereign. You can trust Him."?