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Feb 2025
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If God is Good, Then Why Do We Suffer?

Emy Moore
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If God is loving and just, why does He allow suffering? In this episode, we explore the tension between pain and God's goodness, starting from the very beginning Genesis 1-3. Love cannot exist without freedom, and with freedom comes the potential for sin and its consequences. But even in suffering, God is compassionate, using it to draw us near. We break down why God allowing suffering doesn't contradict His nature and how trusting Him means releasing our need to understand everything. From generational curses to Jesus own suffering on the cross, we will uncover how God's response to pain has always been mercy. Let's shift our perspective and embrace a deeper trust in His plan.

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