11 | Why Does God Allow Pain? What to Do with Doubt, Fear, and Unanswered Prayers

Peace Over Perfection | Christian podcast | Devotional | Scripture, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Verses for Anxiety, Biblical Application | Trusting God

If you’ve ever asked questions like:
“Why does God allow suffering?”
“Why did He answer their prayer but not mine?”
“Is God even listening?”
—you’re not alone.

In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re talking honestly about doubt, fear, and unanswered prayers. Having doubts doesn’t mean you’ve lost your faith. In fact, doubts can actually lead to a deeper trust in God when you bring them to Him.

We’ll look at:
✨ The difference between doubt and unbelief (and why your questions don’t disqualify you)
✨ Why pain and brokenness exist in our world—and how God is still at work in it
✨ Stories of people in the Bible who wrestled with doubt (Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Thomas, even the disciples)
✨ What to do when God feels silent, when prayers go unanswered, or when you’re battling anxiety and fear
✨ Five practical action steps for handling doubt in a way that draws you closer to Him

Friend, your doubts don’t scare God. They don’t push Him away. He’s not disappointed in your questions. He’s inviting you to bring them to Him—because that’s where your faith can grow the deepest.

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