Podcasts about why god allows suffering

If you've been running on empty for months — chronic fatigue, autoimmune flares, a body that won't cooperate no matter how much you sleep — and part of you has quietly wondered whether God is doing this to you or just letting it happen, this episode is for you. We're walking through five biblical reasons God allows suffering, and what to actually do while you're still in the middle of it. Fair warning: these reasons aren't wrapped in a bow. A few of them are genuinely hard to sit with. But stay to the end, because there's real encouragement waiting there. This one is for the Christian woman who is done spinning her wheels and ready to take real steps toward healing — body and faith, together. As a Registered Nurse and holistic health coach, I bring both a clinical lens and a faith-centered one to this conversation, because holistic health was never meant to separate the two. Why God Allows Suffering: 5 Biblical Reasons 1. So God's Works Can Be Displayed — John 9 When Jesus's disciples ask who sinned to cause a man's blindness, him or his parents, Jesus answers plainly: neither. "It was not that this man sinned or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him." — John 9:3 Illness isn't always a verdict on someone's character. Sometimes it's simply the setup for what God plans to do next. If you've walked through healing, your story matters — telling it points other people back to Him. 2. Because God Works in Ways We Don't Fully Understand — Job The Book of Job is genuinely hard, and it's okay to say so. Job loses his family and his health, and when God finally speaks, He doesn't explain Himself. "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding." — Job 38:4 There's no tidy resolution here. Just a reminder that we serve a God whose understanding is bigger than ours — which means some suffering won't make sense from where we're standing, and that's allowed to be true without shaking our trust in Him. 3. Temporary Suffering Can Be Training Now, and Protection Later — Joseph, Genesis 50 Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers, falsely accused, and imprisoned — roughly seventeen years between the dream God gave him and the day it came true. When his brothers later feared retaliation, Joseph told them: "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive." — Genesis 50:20 God used that season to train Joseph for the leadership he'd eventually need, and that same training is what positioned him to protect his entire family years later when famine hit. The suffering came first. The protection came after, once the training had done its work. If you're walking through chronic illness or a season of low energy right now, it's worth asking what this might be preparing you for, and who it might one day let you protect. 4. So God's Power Can Be Made Perfect in Weakness — 2 Corinthians 12 Paul asked God three times to remove his "thorn in the flesh." God didn't. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Paul's conclusion was that his weakness became the very thing that made him strong. Self-sufficiency tends to pull us toward leaning on our own strength instead of God's. Sometimes the thorn stays so the credit goes to God's power, not ours. 5. So We Will Lack Nothing — James 1 "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness... that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." — James 1:2-4 Nobody signs up for trials willingly. But if the process produces something in us we'd otherwise be missing, that reframes the waiting — even when it doesn't make it easy. What to Do While You're Waiting on God Faith Matters — But It's Not a Verdict on Your Healing (Luke 8) A woman who had been bleeding for twelve years touches the edge of Jesus's garment and is instantly healed. He tells her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well." Faith plays a real part in healing. But just because you haven't been healed yet doesn't mean you don't have enough faith. The man born blind in John 9 wasn't blind because of a lack of faith. Faith is a factor, but it's not the only one. There may be other things at work that have nothing to do with how much faith you have, so there's no need to carry guilt over it or pick yourself apart looking for what's missing. Obedience Is Part of the Process (2 Kings 5) Naaman was told to dip in the Jordan River seven times to be healed of leprosy — and he almost refused because it felt too simple. When he finally obeyed, he was healed. Sometimes God is asking for action alongside our faith — working with a doctor, researching natural remedies, changing a habit, simply doing the next obedient thing in front of you. Faith and action aren't in competition. And underneath it all is a quiet principle worth remembering: we reap what we sow. Good choices tend to bear good fruit, even when the harvest is slow to show up. Remembering God's Goodness in the Waiting There's a lot in Scripture that's genuinely hard to understand — Job's story, Ezekiel being told not to publicly mourn his wife, and plenty more. But understanding everything was never the requirement for trusting God's goodness. "He will never leave you nor forsake you." — Hebrews 13:5 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose." — Romans 8:28 He's been proving that for thousands of years. He's still doing it now, even in the waiting. Key Takeaways Suffering is not automatically a punishment for sin or a sign of insufficient faith. Some of God's ways genuinely won't make sense from where we're standing — and that's allowed. Hard seasons can be preparation for something ahead that isn't visible yet. Faith and practical obedience — medical care, lifestyle changes, natural remedies — work together, not against each other. You're responsible for your next faithful step, not for forcing an outcome or understanding the whole plan. This episode is educational and faith-based reflection, not medical advice or a diagnosis.  Ready for Your Next Step? If you are experiencing low energy or autoimmune symptoms, I'd love to help you with your next steps. I have a few spots open for a More Energy Strategy Session, where we'll look at what's actually going on and build a clear path forward. You can book your session at herholistichealing.com/services.

If every mountain in your life disappeared today, would you actually be stronger—or weaker? What if the mountain you're asking God to remove is the very place He's forming you? We often pray for relief—but God is after something deeper than comfort. In this episode, we explore how Scripture reveals a pattern: God doesn't always remove the struggle, but He always meets us in it. Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher 

If God exists and is a God of love, why is there so much suffering in our world? Is He powerless to stop it? This challenge is often thrown up by atheists, agnostics, and also sincere individuals who simply struggle to understand. How can a loving God permit wars that kill, maim, and destroy property? Why diseases, famines, and other so-called natural disasters? Some smugly ask these questions in an attempt to dismiss God. Others sincerely look at the cruelty in the world and wonder, why? Why doesn't a loving God stop war, disease, natural disasters, and cruelty toward women and children? On this Tomorrow's World program, I'll give you three reasons why a loving God allows pain and suffering. Yes, there is great suffering found everywhere and you may personally be going through a painful trial, but our Creator IS a God of love, and that's why I'm offering a FREE resource that explains His great love for you and me. John 3:16 – Hidden Truths of the Golden Verse explains far more than most realize. Yes, John 3:16 explains God's love for mankind, despite the hardships we currently see, but within it are truths not generally understood, so be sure to have writing material available to take down our contact information so you can receive your free copy of John 3:16 – Hidden Truths of the Golden Verse. Now stay tuned as I will be back in 5 seconds and give you three reasons WHY a loving God allows such great suffering on this troubled planet.

This message originally delivered on November 16, 1997 PM.This is a short series of 6 topical messages that are collected together under the “Suffering Series” title.  The sub-title on a couple of the tapes is “Why God Allows Suffering & Pain in Our LIves” and “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”.  Some of the scriptures used are Psalm 32, 51, Matthew 5:3, etc.There is a new way to access all The Expository Word messages online, by book or by topic. Nothing has changed with where you are listening today, we are just adding a new place to access the messages, organized by the Book being taught. If you are interested, find the new website at www.ExpositoryWord.com and the entire catalog of messages are organized for you there. Everything else is just the same, and we are glad you are listening!

This message originally delivered on November 16, 1997 AM.This is a short series of 6 topical messages that are collected together under the “Suffering Series” title.  The sub-title on a couple of the tapes is “Why God Allows Suffering & Pain in Our LIves” and “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”.  Some of the scriptures used are Psalm 32, 51, Matthew 5:3, etc.

Why does God allow suffering? Have you ever asked that question? We're talking about it in our new series, Ever Wonder Why?ABOUT THIS MESSAGEHave you ever had a question so hard you wouldn't even say it out loud? Or a doubt so big you didn't feel like you could share it—especially at church? Maybe it's time to ask the tough questions together in our new series, Ever Wonder Why?WE'RE OPENWe're continuing to monitor guidelines and best practices for gathering in a safe way. Learn more about everything we're doing to keep you safe and how you can help by using hand sanitizer, washing your hands often, and more: https://www.life.church/updatesFind a time and attend a service with us: http://www.life.church/locationsNEXT STEPSHave you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://www.life.church/nextABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church. Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/life.churchTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifechurchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIGYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIdiIO-Y20hRW9niR0CA8AFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/craiggroeschel

Scripture Used: Isaiah 55:8-9, John 1:18, Colossians 1:13, John 3:16, Romans 8:18 Making Sense of Suffering∙ Evil is NOT evidence against God  ∙ Limited vision  ∙ Personal experience∙ Christian Responses to Suffering  ∙ God suffers with  ∙ God will redeem all suffering

Just FYI-- these 10-15 minute Bible studies will officially be scheduled for Wednesday-- with the exception of certain rare weeks where I need to post on a Tuesday. But anyways-- this episode will be a brief look at the suffering that Job experienced--- and the perspective that he hung onto during this time of pain. Perhaps you are going through a difficult trial right now. I hope and pray that this podcast will serve as an encouragement to you--- so that you stand strong, and hold onto your faith in the midst of difficulty. 

In part one, Brandon Duke laid out some of the important groundwork for thinking about how a good and powerful God might have a world capable of experiencing immense amounts of evil and suffering. In our conversation today, we’ll delve further into the idea of soul-making to explain why suffering like death, damage, decay, and Read more about 363 Why God Allows Suffering 2 (Brandon Duke)[…]

If God is so good and powerful, why is there so much evil in our world? Although you might retort, “It’s because humanity fell into sin and we are all suffering the consequences.” Such an answer merely pushes the question back one step, since God is the one who determined just how fallen our world Read more about 362 Why God Allows Suffering 1 (Brandon Duke)[…]

Why God Allows Suffering

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In this episode, we pick up the conversation where the last lecture in my Apologetics class left off.  We review six reasons the bible gives for suffering as well as how to face pain and hardship. By looking at Jesus and Paul, we see that God did not spare either of them from adversity.  Jesus Read more about Off Script 19: More on Why God Allows Suffering[…]

In this episode, we pick up the conversation where the last lecture in my Apologetics class left off.  We review six reasons the bible gives for suffering as well as how to face pain and hardship. By looking at Jesus and Paul, we see that God did not spare either of them from adversity.  Jesus Read more about Off Script 19: More on Why God Allows Suffering[…]

"Why do bad things happen to good people?" If God is all-good and all-powerful, then how can sin even exist and how can there be such evil and suffering in the world? This is perhaps the most common question people have about God and Christianity.

A new MP3 sermon from Beacon Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Why God Allows Suffering - 5 Subtitle: An Exposition of 1 Peter Speaker: Gregory N. Barkman Broadcaster: Beacon Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 10/28/2007 Bible: 1 Peter 1:6-7 Length: 47 min.