Why does God allow suffering?
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As floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters are dominating the news, people are asking: If God is loving and powerful, why doesn't He stop suffering? Sharon Dirckx, an author, speaker, and apologist, joined Mal Pope to explore what it means to believe in a good God in a world that can seem so broken.
Released on 10 Aug 2026
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