Hope Study

Is God Responsible for Bad Things Happening?

If God is good, why does He allow pain, suffering, and injustice? In this episode, we confront one of life’s hardest questions with honesty and faith. From natural disasters to personal loss, the world can feel unfair—but the Bible reminds us that God’s heart breaks with ours. Based on Jeremiah 29:11, we discover that His plans are for hope and restoration, not harm. God is not the author of evil but the healer within it. Join us as we seek understanding, comfort, and renewed trust in a God who

If God is loving, powerful, and good—why do we see so much pain, injustice, and suffering in the world? In this episode, we take an honest look at one of life’s hardest questions: Is God to blame when bad things happen? From natural disasters to personal heartbreak, it’s easy to wonder where God is in it all. But Scripture tells a different story—one of freedom, love, and redemption.

Together, we explore the reality of a broken world, the consequences of human choice, and God’s ongoing mission to restore what sin destroyed. The Bible doesn’t ignore suffering—it meets it head-on, showing us a God who not only sees our pain but entered it Himself through Jesus Christ.

Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God’s plans are for hope and a future, not harm. In this heartfelt conversation, we uncover how faith can sustain us when life feels unfair—and how God’s goodness remains constant, even when the world is not.

Host
Paul Antunes

Paul Antunes

Online since
11/24/2025, 12:00 PM
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Paul Antunes
Categories
Human Interest, Faith
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