# Why does God allow suffering? A&L 07.06.26

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Podcast: [Alfold and Loxwood Parish Church Sermons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alfold-and-loxwood-parish-church-sermons-7075158)
Published: 2026-06-07T12:11:23+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1658

## Resource

If God is all good and all powerful, why is there suffering? Reflections for John 11 and the raising of Lazarus. Revd. James Forward

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