Faith & the Problem of Evil (BSA 4) - Evaluating Five Theologies of Evil
Theology Lab: Courage & Curiosity for Everyday Faith by Scott Rice
Episode notes
In this thought-provoking episode, Scott, Greg, and Kristin dive deep into one of the most enduring questions in Christian theology: the problem of evil. Through an engaging and honest conversation, they explore four major theological frameworks—protest theodicy, process theology, person-making theodicy, and liberation theology—and reflect on how each shapes faith, doubt, and lived experience.
Kristin shares why protest theodicy resonates so personally, framing faith as an ongoing, honest dialogue with God marked by lament, questioning, and deep trust. Scott and Greg affirm its biblical roots while wrestling with the emotional and spiritual weight of living in constant protest.
The conversation then shifts to process theology, where Greg highlights its intellectual appeal and ...