
Ep. 24. Seg 1 of 5. Why God Allows Pain (It's Not Always Punishment)
Why does God allow suffering, and what can spiritual discipline teach us about His love?

Episode 30. Segment 3 of 5. Do we need evil to know God? Henry Avila and Sam explore the problem of evil, free will, and whether we need contrast to understand goodness.
Sam makes the case for learning through opposing experiences. Henry responds by pointing to Adam and Eve's original communion with God and the work of the Holy Spirit. Their discussion considers knowing God through communion, human freedom, the consequences of sin, and a loving Father's protection.
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Why does God allow suffering, and what can spiritual discipline teach us about His love?

Can suffering lead to holiness? Henry explores what it means to carry your cross with Christ.

Christian humility begins with learning to trust God when you cannot control the storm.