06/17/2026
Why do bad things happen to good people?
It’s one of the oldest and most difficult questions people ask—and one that every one of us will wrestle with at some point in life.
In this episode of Ask a Pastor, Pastor Todd tackles the problem of suffering from a biblical perspective. Does suffering mean God is punishing us? Why do faithful people experience tragedy? What can we learn from Job, Jesus, and the promises of Scripture when life doesn’t make sense?
We’ll explore:
• Why suffering exists in a fallen world
• What Jesus said about innocent suffering
• Why God doesn’t always give us answers
• How suffering can grow our faith and character
• The hope Christians have in the midst of pain
If you’ve ever questioned God’s goodness during a difficult season, this conversation is for you.
📖 Key Scriptures:
Romans 5:3-5
Romans 8:18-28
John 9:1-3
Job 1-2; 42:1-6
James 1:2-4
1 Peter 2:19-24
1 Peter 4:12-19
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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