Ask Dr. Betters
Where does Job's strong faith come from?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "One of your videos you mentioned that the book of Job was the first book of Scripture ever written. Since Job did not have other Old Testament books to refer to in times of crisis, where did his strong faith and unwavering confidence in God come from such that he was able to trust in the character of God no matter what happened to him?"
If Jesus died for all of our sins, why are we still sinners?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "If Jesus died for all of our sins, why are we still sinners? We were not made sinless by His death?"
Help! Our only child was murdered...
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Our only child, our 18 year old son, was murdered last year. We're supposed to be Christians. My husband is even a pastor. But I have lost my faith in the goodness of God. I am in such complete and total despair. I've struggled with doubts (probably due to my OCD and scrupulosity)...
Should Christians take antidepressants?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should Christians take antidepressants? Is depression a spiritual issue that should not be treated with drugs that will mask a spiritual problem?"
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?"
How much power does Satan have in my suffering?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How much power did Satan have in the book of Job? How much power does Satan have in my suffering?"
Is substance abuse genetic?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My Dad was an alcoholic and I was told that it’s genetic, that’s why I struggle with substance abuse. Do you agree with that?"
How does a Christian plan for death?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How does a Christian plan for death? Is cremation an option?"
How does God bless the hurting?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How does God really bless people who are in pain, people who are hurting? What does it mean to be blessed by God?"
Does God really not give us more than we can handle?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says God won’t give us more than we can handle. My friend committed suicide. Clearly God gave her more than she could handle!"
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?"
What does the Bible mean when it says my sufferings complete Christ’s?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does the bible mean when it says my sufferings completes Christ’s?"
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?"
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?"
How should I prepare for suffering?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "If the bible promises Christians suffering, how should I prepare for suffering?"
How is a Christian supposed to respond to public tragedy?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How is a Christian to respond public tragedy?"
How do I deal with the death of my son?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm working through Bible Study your wife wrote, Treasures to Encouragement. It is helping me with the lose of our 22 year old son Cameron who was hit head on and killed by a heavily drunk and drugged driver who was 11 months to day older than our Cameron. My husband and I have been married 24 years and have 3 children...We are all struggling...Any words of wisdom? How do we show appreciation to God for giving us the honor to raise such a great son? The pain of not having Cameron"s presence here is unbearable. It is difficult to function or feel that's ok to ever be happy again. How does our family figure out what to do? We have always been extremely close family. How do we help all the others that are struggling with the lose of Cameron too?"