Why is there evil in the world Why do bad things happen to good people On this week apos s episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex has guest Dana on the show Dana grew up in Cambodia and is a survivor of the attacks of Khmer Rouge Together they discuss the answer to the problem of pain and suffering and what the Christian response is to this as well How we can reconcile the goodness of God with the reality of pain and evil in the world Scriptures Proverbs Alex McFarlandAsk Alex Online alex alexmcfarland com booking alexmcfarland comMy [... more]

Join Pastor Greg Laurie for the SoCal Harvest this November Learn more here https events harvest org socal-harvest- In today's episode we bring you a classic message originally given on the eve of September at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles California In this message Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the simple question at the forefront of many people's minds in the wake of national tragedies Why Listen in as Pastor Greg gives hope and encouragement through the gospel telling us directly Only those who are prepared to die are really ready to live This episode was originally produced for radio broadcast [... more]

The legacy of C S Lewis has greatly surpassed his death in Some have argued that he is one of the most influential voices of the last years of Christendom On today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex sits down with award-winning actor Max McLean Max portrayed C S Lewis in a recent film titled The Most Reluctant Convert The two discuss the remarkable life of C S Lewis and Max recounts the process of making the film Alex McFarlandThe Most Reluctant ConvertC S LewisC S Lewis In A Time Of War The Stand Truth amp Liberty Coalition Viral [... more]

In this episode we visit a classic conversation between Pastor Greg Laurie and Randy Alcorn Their discussion centers on how pain suffering and the promise of Heaven shapes the believer's worldview here on earth Pastor Greg starts off with two major questions Why is there suffering Why do Christians have to suffer As Randy explains God didn't make the world with all of this suffering He made it different than that Then we made some choices sin that brought suffering into the world Now we are living with the consequences The great thing is according to the Bible God doesn't [... more]

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If you're suffering today as a Christian you're not alone But here's the good news God uses suffering to reinforce some big truths In this Sunday episode Pastor Greg Laurie reveals the profound reasons God allows His people to experience trials Listen in Notes The Christian life is about persevering Job said We're all adrift in the same boat too few days too many troubles There is a loving God who despite the worst tragedy can bring good out of bad Christians are not exempt from suffering Suffering and adversity keep us humble God whispers to us in our pleasures [... more]

My friend Bram Floria recently asked me to join him on two part-interview for Compassion Radio Bram and I unpacked quite a few things in this conversation about suffering anxiety and God's provisions For more information about Compassion Radio visit www compassionradio com [... more]

While in college I worked for a music star in Nashville who had a long driveway lined with beautiful trees A tree service was called to trim them and the results were not what the star expected Please consider helping us expand this show with your tax-deductible gift at HopefortheCaregiver com giving [... more]

If God's in control of everything why is there so much pain and suffering in the world Are we all just puppets with no real choices If you want solid answers join Chip as he discusses the sovereignty of God [... more]

We will not always understand why we are suffering But God knows and His people can always trust Him Today Derek Thomas turns to the book of Job to see how the sovereignty of God brings us present peace and eternal hope amid suffering Get A -Year Subscription to 'Tabletalk' Magazine and This Month's Issue for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org right-now-counts-forever Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

With all the unsettledness in our country and around the world what's our response One thing we can do is turn off the television and specifically cable news While news outlets profit over keeping us churned up we profit when we turn our hearts to God's word and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus PHIL Hope for the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope If you find this podcast meaningful please consider sharing it with a caregiving friend and also please consider helping us [... more]

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We can t just deal with the problem of pain and evil theoretically or academically On a practical level we have a spiritual obligation Skip talks about what that is as he wraps up the message quot The Dark Side of God quot This teaching is from the series The Biography of God Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

In life's darkest hours our broken hearts may be tempted to curse God and die But we must remember that the Lord is working for our good even when He permits Satan to do his worst Today Derek Thomas helps Christians to find meaning in a world of pain Get 'The Book of Job' DVD Series with Derek Thomas for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-book-of-job Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

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