Do you or someone you know doubt or question if God is real? I know that sounds like a blasphemous question for a Christian podcast – but it is one that is being asked in society today.
I hear questions all of the time that try to plant the seed of doubt into the minds of some people about the existence of God…
Things like, “Why would a loving God allow so much evil in the world?”
“Why would God allow all of this devastation or sickness or wars (put whatever thought you may have or have heard in there as well)?
Sometimes, we just need to sit down and contemplate these things. Not do “doubt if God exists.” No… but to contemplate the importance of relying ON GOD in times like this.
Our guest today decided to explore the profound aspects of Faith and Spirituality in light of sharing the Gospel message of hope, trust and unwavering belief in a loving God…and how to provide answers to those who may be questioning these beliefs.
Laura Buckley is a devoted Christian author who is committed to exploring the profound aspects of faith and spirituality. She has dedicated her literary journey to sharing the Christian message with readers around the world.
To help accomplish this goal, she has published a wonderful book titled, “21 Reasons for Trusting in God.” This book offers the spiritual guidance and tangible proof to help reinforce the reader’s confidence in God’s presence and God’s Love.
Help me welcome to the program, Laura Buckley!
Laura, thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to visit with us today. I do appreciate joining us.
First question I always start with is this… other than that brief information I just shared, can you share with us in your own words, “Who is Laura Buckley?”
Is this book, “21 Reasons for Trusting in God,” your first book? Or have you authored other books?
Do you see people saying they “Believe in God” but yet, they kind of hold back or reserve doubt because they are not “really sure” one way or the other?
I believe another element that adds to the confusion is all of the different faiths and belief systems that are out there today. How did that play into your research and final product of this great book?
Personally, I believe it takes greater faith to NOT BELIEVE IN GOD than to be a believer… For example, despite man’s greatest technological ability – we have never heard of a scientist creating a new, fully functional biological organism – even a single cell amoeba! Let alone a complicated, fully sustained, replicating biological system even like a slug or a worm, let alone a human.
I guess the question there is, did you dive into any of the scientific explanations for the existence of God?
You have a chapter in the book titled “Objections and Difficult Questions.” Share with us a couple of the major objections you encountered as to why people do not believe in God and how your responded in your book?
Some people may say, “Faith is just wishing…” or “Faith is simply a crutch for weak people.” How does your book overcome those stereotypical ideas?
Some people try to equate God with religion. With so many different faiths in the world, how does your book reconcile
