# Faith & the Problem of Evil (BSA 1) - When Simple Answers Aren't Enough

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Podcast: [Theology Lab: Courage & Curiosity for Everyday Faith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/theology-lab-courage-curiosity-for-everyday-faith-6705421)
Published: 2026-03-11T20:05:09+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/theologylab/2621111
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Duration seconds: 1081

## Resource

In this first episode of Beyond Simple Answers we explore the question, Why does God create a world where evil and suffering exist? Why answers to this question don't fully satisfy, and how can we continue to explore God, faith, evil, suffering in a theological vision (engaging the Bible and more) together? Explore the profound question of why God created the world, considering theological answers, human experiences of suffering, and the implications for faith and understanding. Join us as we unpack different perspectives and wrestle with the big questions of existence. Check out Kristin’s book, We Mend With Gold! Find a local bookseller: https://tinyurl.com/MendwithgoldLocal Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/MendWithGold Learn more about Theology Lab at www.theologylab.org Check out Kristin's Insta page (bookstagram) through her handle, @ktlee.writes Music Copyright code: US9BWVXXM3PYATAZ Highrock Media License Number - uB6aGE Approximate Chapter times: 00:00 Introduction to Beyond Simple Answers 01:50 Exploring the Question of Creation 04:30 Responses to Creation: Insights from Followers 06:55 Theological Perspectives on God's Glory 10:45 Human Freedom and the Nature of Evil 14:20 Unpacking the Complexity of Creation 17:15 Conclusion and Next Steps

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