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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?"

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Emotions, Suffering, Grief MARKINC Ministries Emotions, Suffering, Grief MARKINC Ministries

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)...

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Addiction MARKINC Ministries Addiction MARKINC Ministries

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?"

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Suffering, Relationships, Grief MARKINC Ministries Suffering, Relationships, Grief MARKINC Ministries

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?"

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Parenting, Relationships MARKINC Ministries Parenting, Relationships MARKINC Ministries

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?"

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Grief MARKINC Ministries Grief MARKINC Ministries

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?"

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