29:45 – If there is only one God, why are we commanded not to serve any others? If God knows everything already, what new information can tests of faith give him? If he is all-powerful, why doesn’t he just destroy the competition and be done with it? And if he is totally benevolent, why does he destroy so many people? Dave in Kentucky poses the questions, but you’ll have to provide your own answers.

Show art: “Baalites” (1896-1902) by James Tissot (1836-1902), Public Domain.

Theme music: Unknown hymn used as the theme music for Father Coughlin’s radio show in the 1930s, Public Domain, performed by Dave in Kentucky (2021), Public Domain Dedication.

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