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Ask Dr. Betters
Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped countless other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted.
In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and guests cut through confusion and offer sound biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and walking by faith in a broken world.
Ask Doctor Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Ask Dr. Betters episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer by visiting markinc.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help & Hope, by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store.
Episodes
88 episodes
How Do I Deal with Emotional Abuse? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "People quickly recognize the pain and sin of physical abuse, but what about emotional abuse? I know that everyone is sinful and the tongue can be a weapon, but how far is too far? My husband do...
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What Does the Bible Say About Single Woman in Ministry? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the following question from Rhonda: "I have heard many people espouse Paul’s teachings about singleness and marriage. I am a single woman who has never married. I am not single by my own choice, but I do hav...
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How Can I Give Up My Anxiety and Fears to God? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I suffer tremendously from anxiety and fear of my children dying. I pray about it constantly, but still I fear that God will take them anyway. It is a constant torment that is crippling my life...
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How Do I Find Comfort When I Feel So Guilty? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My child was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 5 years old that she will struggle with for the rest of her life. I’m afraid it is going to define her life, and it brea...
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Why Does God Allow Children to Suffer? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Dr., I have a question. It hurts me when I see kids in pain and suffering – little babies/kids born with deadly diseases who suffer for 3 to 5 yrs before they die. Why? Kids that are tortured ...
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Losing My Faith (Son with Autism) | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Thank you for your informative videos. I became a Christian at age 40. Now I'm 51. I have an autistic teenage son with violent tendencies. Every time he beats us up or hurts himself, I lose mo...
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Can I Drink Alcohol as a Christian? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Can I drink alcohol as a Christian? Or, what about drinking only wine, but not getting drunk?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his s...
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I Smoke Pot…Am I Going to Hell? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm 42. I smoke pot cigs and take a pain pill one time a day. I fully believe and read the Bible daily. Am I going to hell? I was baptized at 14 but didn't know what it meant."Dr. Chuck...
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Is Substance Abuse Genetic? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My Dad was an alcoholic and I was told that it’s genetic; therefore, that’s why I struggle with substance abuse. Do you agree with that?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith s...
What Do You Think of AA and Their View of a "Higher Power"? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi, my name is John. I'm from Ireland and I follow Ask Dr Betters on YouTube. I'm almost two and a half years in recovery from alcohol addiction, thank God in Jesus’ name! What do you think of...
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Is Supporting My Transgender Child Loving or Condoning Their Behavior? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My niece recently came out and told the family that she is transgender. I’m not even sure I fully understand what that means. Now, apparently, she has a girlfriend. I have been a Christian my w...
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Why Won't God Take Away My Same-Sex Attraction? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “All my life I’ve been attracted to the same sex, going back to early childhood (elementary school age). I’ve heard we’re born straight, gay, or bi. I’ve heard as a Christian that it’s a sin. I...
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How to Avoid Sexual Sin | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do you avoid sexual sin when you are single and unmarried? You know what the Scripture says about it. But you know also that the other person is only interested in one thing. It will lead ...
Should Christians Report Abuse Even If Forgiveness Is Given? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters, in response to "Will I Know My Abuser in Heaven?", answers the question, "I feel that abusers get away with their actions both on Earth and in Heaven. As a Christian, I know I need to forgive my abuser, but where i...
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My Fiancée Was Sexually Abused. How Do I Prepare for Our Wedding Night? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am getting married in a month, and I just found out my fiancée was sexually abused as a child. Knowing this, how should I prepare for my wedding night and our first year of marriage?"D...
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How Do I Find Direction in a Toxic Environment? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hello, I am a college-age female, and I feel that God has left me. I feel like I always tried to follow his path even when none of my family went to church. I felt all my life that God was tel...
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Why Would God Create a World with So Much Evil? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My only question is this, and no one has been able to answer it so far. If God knew there would be murderers and people tortured and blown up and raped, etc., why would he create this world ev...
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Why Am I Not Comforted by God in My Grief, Pain, and Suffering? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What if the pain of life has become too hard to bear? What if there have been too many substantial losses to handle life? Will we simply die with broken hearts in the end? God hears us and tel...
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How Are We to Rejoice in Sorrow? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How are we to rejoice in sorrow?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals f...
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What Do You Say to a Grieving Person? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My friend's dad just died. When I am around my friend, I don't know what to say to her. What do you say to a grieving person?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—esp...
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How Do We Say That the Lord Restored Job's Losses? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do we say that the Lord restored Job's losses when he lost 7 sons and 3 daughters? I understand he had 10 more children, but how could that possibly be seen as a restoration?"Dr. Ch...
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I'm Too Sick to Attend Church - Am I Sinning? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Due to various health issues, I have not been able to attend church for the past several months, is that sinful?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tr...
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I Have Chronic Fatigue - How Can I Make Life Meaningful? | Finding Meaning with Dr. Betters
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I suffer from Chronic Fatigue and I am exhausted all of the time. I’m only in my 40’s but I feel like I am wasting my life. I spend most of my time resting and the few things I am able to do du...
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Can Prayer Heal the Sick? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Does it really matter to pray if we or a loved one is sick? In that God doesn't change his mind. Our lives are already set...does praying to be well actually do any good?”Dr. Chuck Bet...
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How Is God Using My Physical Pain for Good? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says that 'God works all things together for the good of those who love him (Rom 8:28)'. How is God using my physical pain for good? What good can come from terrible pain that probab...
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