I'm KindAfraid To Ask: Why Does God Allow Suffering?

In this message, Austin tackled one of the most difficult questions people struggle with: Why does God allow suffering? Austin walked through the reality of pain in our world and explained how suffering enters our lives not because God delights in it, but because we live in a fallen creation marked by brokenness and human freedom. Yet even in the middle of that brokenness, God remains sovereign, present, and actively working for redemption. We learn how suffering can deepen our dependence on God, shape our character, and open our hearts to the needs of others. Most importantly, it reminds us that God is not distant from our pain, Jesus stepped into human suffering Himself, showing that we serve a God who understands, carries, and ultimately transforms our sorrow. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about hardship, grief, or the goodness of God ...