Podcasts about if god is good

Randy Alcorn is the founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM) and the bestselling author of over 60 books, including Heaven, The Treasure Principle, and If God Is Good. With decades of ministry experience, Randy's work focuses on inspiring an eternal perspective in everyday life, emphasizing biblical truths about heaven, suffering, and stewardship. His ministry reaches across the globe, equipping individuals to live with purpose and hope. In this episode, Randy dives deep into the topic of grief and shares personal reflections on the loss of his beloved wife, Nanci. He offers profound insights into navigating grief through faith, the power of God's promises, and the importance of community in times of loss. Drawing from his new booklet, Grieving with Hope: Walking with Jesus Through Heartbreak, Randy discusses practical ways to process grief while holding onto the certainty of eternal life through Jesus Christ. “We do not grieve as those who have no hope. Biblical hope is a blood-bought certainty anchored in God's promises.” – Randy Alcorn "Grief is the absence of someone who is so connected to you that you begin to question your own identity." - Randy Alcorn "We do not grieve as those who have no hope, but we still grieve deeply and profoundly." - Randy Alcorn This Week on The Wow Factor: The loss of Randy's wife, Nanci, and the profound lessons she taught about faith and eternity How Psalm 23 served as a foundation for Nanci's trust in God during her battle with cancer The role of community in walking through grief and how Randy's small groups supported him Why Randy believes grief is universal and how to grieve with hope, grounded in God's promises The spiritual and emotional value of reflecting on eternal treasures instead of temporal concerns How Nanci's journaling and spiritual insights continue to inspire Randy and their family Practical advice for those navigating grief, including the importance of self-care and staying rooted in Scripture Randy Alcorn's Words of Wisdom:Grief is a natural part of life, but as Christians, we grieve differently because of the unshakable hope we have in Christ. Lean into community, embrace God's promises, and focus on living for eternity. Connect with Randy Alcorn: Randy Alcorn's Books Eternal Perspective Ministries Website About Randy Alcorn Randy's Facebook Connect with The Wow Factor: WOW Factor Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook X (formerly Twitter)

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IF GOD IS GOOD, WHY IS THERE SO MUCH EVIL Pastor George Lehman Genesis 6:5-7 – 5The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination and intention of all human thinking was only evil continually. 6And the Lord regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved at heart. 7So the Lord said, “I will destroy, blot out, and wipe away mankind, whom I have created from the face of the ground – not only man, [but] the beasts and the creeping things and the birds of the air- for it grieves Me and makes Me regretful that I have made them.” God did deal with evil once before. In heaven God will reveal what on earth He chose to conceal. Deuteronomy 29:29 (Amp) – The secret things belong unto the Lord our God, but the things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all of the words of this law. Psalm 34:8 (Amp) - “O taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good! Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who trusts and takes refuge in Him. There is no question that evil exists, and it is getting worse. Anyone who denies this is living in a cave or on another planet. The word evil used is: - “Ponéros” = Hurtful, calamity (ramp), bad, harm, to degenerate from the original virtue. As Christians we say God is Good and He is all-powerful.  So, why doesn't He do something about it?  (You need to bear with me on this one). Could it be that God is not that good after all – or maybe He is not all powerful as we believe He is? So, what is the answer?  Is God capable of destroying evil?  If so, then why doesn't He do it. I've heard so many say: - How can I believe in a God who allows children and women to be molested and raped? Innocent people suffer from famine and drought. Why does God allow terrorists to strap bombs to themselves and kill innocent people? Senseless murders, and on and on evil soars Why does God allow this?  These are tough questions. I don't pretend to have all the answers, or even understand everything, but I hope to give some answers that will begin to untie this deep mystery. Firstly, I would suggest to understand why there is evil in the world, is to: - Realise that God is Good and He is all-powerful. When people see or even experience evil, they think God can't be in control, He can't be good or all-powerful. On the surface it sounds good and logical but, until we realize the standards we use to measure the ability and will of God is faulty, and mostly it is just about everyone's opinion. People get so focused on the hurts, the bad, the calamities, and the horrors of what's happening that they begin to wonder if God cares at all – some believe there is a cosmic plot against them. Psalm 34:8 - “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” The bible is full of verses telling us about the Goodness of God in dealing with man – even though we don't deserve it.   Psalm 145:8 - “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and loving kindness.” After all, why would God bother giving us scriptures and promises if He wasn't Good and all-powerful. Isaiah 40:25-26 -  “25To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength not one of them is missing.” (God is Majestic comes to mind) I'd say the Creator of the universe is plenty powerful … Did you know there are some things God cannot do? God cannot lie Numbers 23:19: - “God is not a man that He should tell a lie.” God cannot change Hebrews 13:8 – He is the same yesterday, today and forever. God cannot recall our sins after we have asked for forgiveness. God cannot be the author of confusion. God cannot go back on His word or promises. God cannot be unjust. In other words, God cannot do anything out of His character! So, God is Good and all-powerful, why then all the evil? We need to recognize the source of evil. How many times have I heard it said that: - God is all-powerful and since He created everything, He must have created evil. God did not create evil – He created the possibility of evil. Peter Kreeft, a philosopher, and author of numerous Christian books said: - “It is not logically possible to have a free will and have no possibility of moral evil.” Moral – conduct, choice between right and wrong. (Evil – sleg, kwaad, boos, onheil, sonde). In other words, Once God chose to create human beings with free will, it was up to them, rather than God, as to whether there was sin or not.   Deuteronomy 30:15-16 - 15 See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. 16 For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. You see, that is what free will means. Evil is the result of man's free will choice, therefore: all the suffering that results. People are free to love and worship this awesome good God or they are free to hate or ignore Him. It is when people act outside the will of God,  we see great evil and suffering as a result. You see, the source of evil is not the devil but our own free will. James 1:13-14 - “13Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted from God”, for God is incapable of being tempted by (what is) evil and He Himself tempts no one. 14But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions).” The question is, why does God not destroy evil? Because, to do so, He would have to destroy you and me.  Evil is a part of us – because of our fallen nature. You see, one day God will triumph over evil, but He will not destroy it while it inhabits us. God's ultimate remedy for evil was the death of His Son. Listen to what Isaiah 55:8-9 says.  8“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord.  9For as the heavens are higher that the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” From this statement we have to believe a good and all-powerful God is in control. We need to reach out in faith to a God who is truly Good and all-powerful, a God who has your best interests at heart, a God who sees the bigger picture. Romans 8:28 (LB) - “And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into His plans.” No matter what the trial, the evil or hardship that may have come your way. God is a Good God and more than able to protect, comfort and give you peace in your storm. 2 Peter 3:9-10 - 9“The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed but wants everyone to repent. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. You must understand, God also understands what it is like to: - Experience grief Experience suffering The loss of relationships that are dear to Him He knows what it is like to lose a loved one at the hands of evil men Matthew 26:53 - “Do you suppose that I cannot appeal to my FATHER and He will immediately provide me with more than twelve (12) legions (more that 80 000) of angels?” Psalm 29:11 - “The Lord will give (unyielding and impenetrable) strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.”   For evil to increase is for a few good men to do nothing. Jesus cried: - “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” When people experience the love and saving Grace of Jesus they have a greater understanding and attitude towards evil.  

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In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Randy discuss: Giving your life to Christ. Joy in generous giving to experience the fullness of God's grace. Sending your treasures ahead and storing those treasures in heaven. Learning to love giving through giving.   Key Takeaways: Motive matters, but even if we are unsure, God can use our righteous actions for His purposes. Everything you do is going to get better the more you do it.If you are at or above the poverty level in the United States, you are among the wealthiest people in the present world and are rich by biblical standards. The Bible commands us to be rich in good deeds. God's grace to us is the lightning; our giving to Him is the thunder. His grace will always produce giving on our part. Give now - don't procrastinate giving, don't procrastinate obedience in any area of your life. If you feel God's prompting, don't wait.   "We can do eternal good with temporal assets that will otherwise just disappear." —  Randy Alcorn Episode References: Tortured for Christ by Richard WurmbrandGod's Smuggler by Brother AndrewThe Hiding Place by Corrie Ten BoomTender Warrior by Stu Weber About Randy Alcorn: Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author of over sixty books, including Heaven (over one million sold), The Treasure Principle (over two million sold), If God Is Good, Happiness, and the award-winning novel Safely Home. His books sold exceed twelve million copies and have been translated into over seventy languages.Randy resides in Gresham, Oregon. He and his wife Nanci (who is now with Jesus) have two married daughters and five grandsons. Randy enjoys hanging out with his family, biking, underwater photography, research, and reading. Connect with Randy Alcorn and Eternal Perspective Ministries:Website: https://www.epm.org/Address: 39065 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 100, Sandy, OR 97055 Phone: 503-668-5200Blog: https://www.epm.org/blog  Twitter: https://twitter.com/randyalcornFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/randyalcornInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randyalcorn_epm/   Find all of Randy's Books here: https://store.epm.org/   Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

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What's up, friend? Today is the last recap episode in our three-part Bible Study series “Even If: a Study of Habakkuk'' by the Daily Grace Co. I and Mary are talking about where to find your joy when life is hard. So get ready to dig into God's word, and just be blessed by the conversation.  Featured Review: Calm in my day! "Erika brings my overwhelm into check with each episode! Must-listen to podcast!" - Finnewoman - Related Episodes: Episode 138: If God Is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? A Devotional Bible Study of Habakkuk Chapter 1 Episode 140: Does God Care About Justice? A Devotional Bible Study of Habakkuk Chapter 2 Connect with Me! Facebook: @emdiazcastro Website: herrenewedstrength.com Thank you so much for listening! If you love today's episode, the best way you can show love and support is to leave a 5-star rating & a written review on the podcast. This helps other Christian women who want the same support and valuable content find the show.  

If God Is Good....?You can help us continue to rescue orphans, support missions and bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a greater audience. GIVE HERE! https://cutt.ly/ttW2I5ZWebsite: https://terrymize.comOrphan Giving Site: https://orphan1.comFollow Terry Mize Ministries on FACEBOOK: https://cutt.ly/terrymizeministries-FACEBOOKINSTAGRAM: https://cutt.ly/TerryLMize-InstagramTWITTER: https://cutt.ly/TerryLMize-TWITTERYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/user/terrymizeministriesListen to the Terry Mize Podcast- https://cutt.ly/TfnK8I6ABOUT THE MINISTRY OF TERRY L. MIZE In short, World Missions and International Relief.For over 50 years,  Dr. Terry L. Mize has had a heart to "give living bread, to dying men, around the world". His mission, IS missions, with a mindset that we must GO, in order to do the work of Biblical missions.His ministry seeks to show every person the living authority they can have in a relationship with Jesus Christ while supplying what he calls the "5 Basic Needs of Man":#1 A roof over your head #2 Clothes on your back#3 Food on your table#4 A healthy body#5 Able to take care of your familyThrough numerous leadership teaching and training events, as well as, connecting donors, resources and ministry partners with trusted local leadership in numerous countries, he has been able to bring practical help, hope and hands-on relief to those who need it most.MORE ABOUT TERRY & RENEE' MIZEWhen Terry and Reneé, aren't traveling overseas, they are coordinating relief efforts for orphans through JMICF, speaking in churches, bible schools, and conventions in the United States. Over the years of their combined ministry, they've witnessed an incalculable number of God-given miracles, and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, come to know a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.#terrymize.com #terrymize #reneemize #jmicf #morethanconquerors #terrymizeministries #orphan1 MusicBed.com Licensing:MB01AAUALGJ9YFLMB01XXBQXAHRSNGMB01FCJDEZSUJKQMB0191DJ40VMCTDMB01RVPDDLW2BJW

Welcome to the weekly podcast of Pastor Tim Woody and City Life Church in Fort Worth, Texas. City Life Church exists to influence culture by making Jesus known. For more information visit us online at www.citylifefw.org

Join us as Pastor Phil concludes his series, "God Wrote A Book." You don't want to miss this message as Pastor directs our attention to 3 important questions that everyone will have to address in their life. Scripture verse is: 1 Peter 3:13-16 1) Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? 2) Why Would A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell? 3) If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Pain And Suffering? Key Points From This Teaching: "An authentic explanation of the faith can only take place in the context of an authentic demonstration of the faith." "How to live a Sunday faith in a Monday world." "God is not who YOU think He is; God is who HE says He is." "Pain and suffering are manifestations of live lived in a fallen world filled with fallen people. Difficulty with pain and suffering in a God-designed and God-controlled universe hinges on two things: (1) the depravity of the human heart and (2) the corruption of the creation." Discussion Questions are here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/TeachingSeriesNotes/Discussion+Questions+-+May+17th.pd

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IF GOD IS GOOD, WHY IS THERE STILL EVIL? This has to be the most asked question investigating the character of God. Come listen and find out if truly God is who He says He is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivify365/message

All July & August, we're addressing the major questions about Christianity that we can't ignore. During week six, Pastor Clayton addressed the question, "If God is good, why do we suffer?"

This podcast will feature our very own, Leo Loughmiller, Youth Pastor here at FBC Malakoff. In this sermon, Leo proves God's goodness through the truth of His word, even though we live in a world full of corruption, evil, and sin.

If God Is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Some times people challenge God on the sole basis that there is evil in the world. The question has been asked, "If God is so good, then why is there so much evil in the world? Why does He allow evil to still exist in the world? Why doesn't He intervene?" This is a great question, worthy of a thoughtful Biblical answer. In this episode Kenny gives five responses to this important question: 1- Sometimes evil is the consequence of our own actions. 2- Maybe God is restraining some evil, but we just don't realize it. 3- How much should God intervene, because eliminating all evil could mean eliminating all people on the planet. 4- God has a purpose in allowing some evil to continue. 5- God actually has already responded to evil in the best manner possible: By sending Jesus!   Highlighted Passages: Genesis 1:28 Romans 5:12 Ephesians 2:3 Genesis 3:17-18 Romans 8:22 James 1:13-17 Colossians 1:16-17 Isaiah 55:8-9 Romans 5:3 Romans 8:28 John 3:16 Romans 10:9-10   Recommended Books: "Problem with Pain" (C.S. Lewis) "If God Is Good" (Randy Alcorn)

Special Guest - Rev. Roger Webb with his sermon titled "If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Evil In The World?"