

Why Does God Allow Suffering? A Latter-day Saint and Evangelical Pastor Conversation
Jan 21, 2024
The podcast explores the philosophical and religious question of why God allows suffering from both Latter-day Saint and Evangelical perspectives. Topics include the concept of a Pre-Mortal life, the Plan of Salvation, the role of suffering in understanding our need for God, the purpose of Satan's existence, the restoration of God's image through Jesus, the necessity of suffering for growth and faith, and the consequences of suffering as a result of bad choices.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Question of Suffering
01:32 • 11min
Understanding the Purpose of Suffering and God's Presence
12:13 • 3min
The Purpose of God Allowing Satan's Existence
15:17 • 4min
The Restoration of God's Image
19:11 • 7min
Exploring the Role of Suffering in Faith
26:26 • 8min
Suffering and its Consequences
34:44 • 20min