Why do bad things happen to good people? From the devastating 1755 Lisbon Earthquake to modern disasters, people have wrestled with the problem of evil. In this episode, we explore Gospel of Luke chapter 13, where Jesus responds to tragedy in a way that challenges our assumptions about suffering, sin, and judgment. Rather than offering a philosophical explanation, Jesus calls us to repentance, spiritual urgency, and a fruitful life. What does the parable of the barren fig tree reveal about God’s patience and our limited time? Join us as we unpack the difference between physical death and eternal separation—and discover how repentance leads to transformation.#ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Luke13 #ProblemOfEvil #WhyDoBadThingsHappen #ChristianTheology #LentReflection #Repentance #FaithAndSuffering #JesusTeaching #BiblePodcast #AldersgateExperience Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The Aldersgate Experience 0:10 Luke 13 and the Problem of Evil 0:45 The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake and Global Shock 1:32 Enlightenment Skepticism and Questioning God 3:08 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? 3:39 Eschatology and the Bigger Story of New Creation 4:33 Pilate’s Violence and Jesus’ Surprising Response 5:25 “Unless You Repent…” – Jesus Reframes the Question 6:18 Disasters, Blame, and Living in a Fallen World 7:19 Small “d” Death vs. Capital “D” Death 8:22 Ash Wednesday and Facing Our Mortality 8:54 God’s Holy Love and the Defeat of Death 9:22 The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree 9:43 Productivity vs. True Spiritual Fruitfulness 11:43 What Does It Mean to Bear Fruit? 12:26 Christianity Beyond a “Get Out of Hell Free Card” 12:55 The Prodigal Son and the “Next Day” of Grace 14:40 The Limited Window to Bear Fruit 15:03 John the Baptist and the Axe at the Root 15:41 Evidence of Faith: Are We Bearing Fruit? 16:23 The Thief on the Cross – Exception or Rule? 17:06 Lent as a Season of Repentance 17:29 What Repentance Really Means 18:05 The Unforgivable Sin and Misunderstanding Repentance 18:55 Repentance as Reorienting Your Life 19:56 Following Jesus in Action 21:01 Grace That Saves and Transforms 21:26 The One Thing God May Be Calling You to Do 21:55 Habits, Forgiveness, and Spiritual Growth 22:16 The Means of Grace vs. The Goal 22:45 A Fruitful Life That Multiplies 23:17 Final Thoughts and Listener QuestionsFind us: Substack: https://bobkaylor.substack.com Website: https://www.aldersgateyork.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AldersgateYork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldersgateyork/ Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PUdFynhtSR1yl9JRmh2Ol?si=58c25e16f19541efApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aldersgate-experience/id1761614346 Aldersgate Church | 397 Tyler Run Rd. | York, PA 17403