Will We Still Be Married To Our Spouse In Heaven?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband passed away 2 months ago. I lost him to kidney failure. We used to have many fights over money matters. He was gullible and got influenced by peoples talk….
Is there hope for my shattered heart after divorce?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I was married for 28 years to who I thought was a Godly woman when one day she told me she was in love with a coworker and had an affair…
Is There Anything Wrong With Online Dating?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I recently graduated college and started my first “real” job. Now I want to find my special someone but the dating scene, at least the one I was hoping for where you go our and actually…"
Is there anything wrong with keeping your maiden name?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I came to know Christ as my savior in my 20’s and am not getting ready to get married. We both have successful careers and I’m not sure I want to change my last name. Is there anything …”
The Struggle of Sin
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm 44 and a widow of a pastor. He passed when I was only 35...I became a single mom instantly . I spent the 1st 3 years healing. Then, I thought that God would bring me a spouse. I wasted nearly 5 years waiting…
My Husband Wants a Divorce, What Do I Do?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I have been married for 28 years and we have 3 children in their 20’s. We’ve had a good marriage and I would say my husband was my best friend but a little over a year ago he came to me and said he wanted a divorce, that he had been…
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…
My husband is addicted to porn! How do I confront him?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I have been married now for 6 years and I thought things were going pretty well, that is until the past 6 months or so. We seem to be spending less and less time together, actually, he seems to be too busy to spend time with me. I’ve noticed…”
Does God take away life because of our sins and mistakes?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I lost my mom, my dad, and my sister within three years. Each of them died naturally. I was wondering does God take away life because of our sins and mistakes? My family served God and I am continuing to serve God. I am burdened by he pain of the loss of my family and I am trying to understand why they died..."
I am a double amputee who's lonely and whose heart is hurting.
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I’m a 45-year-old double amputee. I lost both my legs as a baby. I cry myself to sleep at night. I’m so lonely. It seems like the world has taught ladies to want a…
What does the Bible say about single women in ministry?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the following question from Rhonda: "I have heard many people espouse Paul’s teachings about singleness and marriage. I am a single woman who has never married. I am not single by my own choice, but I do have a desire to be married. In serving in ministry, I have found that…
Is it fair for me to talk about the problems in my marriage with others?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My marriage is the source of a lot of suffering in my life. Is it fair for me to share that suffering with another person or persons? Or should that suffering be kept between me and my husband?"
How should 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?"
My wife keeps leaving me and coming back. Can I divorce her the next time she leaves?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My wife was diagnosed with bipolar and she refuses to admit it, therefore she is not medicated. Over the last 4 years she has left me (and our daughter) several times. Each time she tells me she wants a divorce and I tell her I don’t want a divorce so she leaves. Then, a few months later she apologizes and wants to come back home. Every time I take her back because isn’t that what Christ does for us? My question is, would it ever be okay for me to say, “enough!” Can I ever go through with a divorce?"
Can I get re-married?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am a single parent of two teenage girls. I divorced my husband 5 years ago after he severely beat me. I have now met a man that loves the Lord and loves his kids and I believe he would make a wonderful father for my girls. His ex-wife was unfaithful to him. Biblically, are we allowed to remarry? Would you recommend it?"
My wife was sexually abused. How should I prepare for our wedding night?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am getting married in a month and I just found out my wife was sexually abused as a child. Knowing this, how should I prepare for my wedding night and our first year of marriage?"
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?"
"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."