Unpacked with Skyler

Unpacked with Skyler

By Skyler ElmerReligion & Spirituality
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Unpacked with Skyler episodes

  • Unpacking the problem of evil and suffering with Mike Gunderson

    In this episode Skyler interviews Mike Gunderson on the problem of evil and suffering and the challenges it presents to us. Mike is the lead pastor at Oak Park Christian Church and is someone who has known first hand what it feels like to suffer. In this episode Mike shares with us his unique perspective on dealing with evil and suffering and why it is not the greatest issue we should be wrestling with.


    Links:
    Mike Gunderson
    Room For Doubt

    Notes:
    Why Believe God is Good in the Face of Suffering 

    1.  Three options to the problem of suffering:
      1. There is no God and life is what it is (no purpose, meaning, or hope).
  • There is a God, but he's not good.
  • There is a God and he is good.
  • The bigger problem is not the problem of evil, but the problem of good.
    1. Why is there so much good in the world?
  • For something to be bad, good must exist. 
  • Why don't more bad things happen?
  • How to safeguard your faith from suffering:
    1. Expect suffering.
  • Realize that God has a grader purpose to life (we do not fully understand it now).
  • Use difficulty as a time to depend on God's grace.
  • How to have a conversations with someone suffering:
    1. See it as a challenge to do more good for people and the world.
  • Be merciful to those who are doubting because of suffering (this was Jesus strategy and James instruction)
  • Remember that doubt is not the opposite of faith, unbelief is.
  • 44 min
  • Unpacking doubts about the Bible with Richard Knopp

    In this episode Skyler interviews Richard Knopp on the topic of doubt, younger generation walking away from the church, and Biblical illiteracy. Rich is the professor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Lincoln Christian University, as well as the director of Room for Doubt. Rich has first hand experience with the questions people are asking and life changing wisdom to help navigate a doubting generation. 

    46 min
  • Unpacking prayer with Dr. Chris DeWelt

    In this episode Skyler interviews Chris DeWelt on the critical topic of prayer. Chris is someone who knows the importance of prayer better than anyone. He is the new president of College Press Publishing, has taught intercultural studies for over 20 years at Ozark Christian College, holds a doctorates from Biola University, and has done missions work in over 100 countries.

    33 min

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The Unpacked Podcast is a podcast devoted to unpacking faith, life, and leadership with Skyler Elmer. The goal is simplify big ideas for greater impact in everyday people. Feel free to connect with me…