In this Beyond Simple Answers episode Scott, Greg, and Kristin explore the Bible, suffering, creation, and the problem of evil in passages like Philippians 2, the book of Job, Lamentations, and the stories of Hagar and Gethsemane. Returning to previous discussions, they look back at Process and Liberation theology's themes of justice and noncoercive love, as well aa prayer. Why does Job accept God's response? How do believers hold together anger and faith? It's a human conversation, animated by a desire to believe, that looks at suffering, divine power, and faith -- and the many complexities that arise in between in these topics. Beyond Simple Answers episodes are part of Theology Lab. We aim at seeking out a theological vision when simple answers fall aren't enough. And the conversations are geared towards anyone who might be amidst processes like deconstruction and reconstruction of faith, or who just wants curiosity and thinking to play a more important part of your faith life. Thanks for giving some of your time to engage this. We really do appreciate that and hope it might be helpful in some way.

In this episode, Scott, Greg, and Kristin explore the problem of evil through four major Christian frameworks: protest theodicy, process theology, person-making theodicy, and liberation theology. From questioning God in seasons of suffering to rethinking divine power and human responsibility, the conversation is both deeply personal and intellectually engaging. Kristin reflects on the role of protest and lament, Greg unpacks the logic of process theology, and Scott highlights the biblical roots of wrestling with God. Together, they ask: How should Christians respond to suffering—and what does it mean to trust God in a broken world?

This episode explores the problem of evil through five major theological frameworks, also known as theodicies. Moving beyond simplistic answers about why God created the world, the discussion introduces classical, protest, process, soul-making, and liberation theologies. Each model wrestles with the tension between divine power and divine goodness in a world marked by suffering. From questioning God’s silence to emphasizing human growth and social justice, these perspectives offer a deeper, more nuanced approach to faith. This primer invites listeners to rethink evil, challenge assumptions, and engage theology in a way that reflects the complexity of real-world pain and belief.

This Theology Lab episode dives into the problem of evil, God’s goodness, and Christian faith in a broken world. Scott, Kristin, and Greg explore theodicy, suffering, and belief through personal stories and theological reflection. As part of a series on creation, evil, and suffering, this episode asks a central question: can we trust in God’s goodness despite pain and loss? Listeners will discover insights on faith, doubt, and the teachings of Jesus while engaging difficult questions that deepen spiritual understanding and resilience. Perfect for those wrestling with faith, suffering, and the meaning of evil today in a complex cultural context.

In this first episode of Theology Lab’s Beyond Simple Answers, listeners are invited into an honest exploration of one of life’s most difficult questions: why does God allow suffering and evil? Rather than offering simplistic explanations, the conversation embraces curiosity, theological depth, and lived human experience. Through thoughtful dialogue, the hosts examine how faith persists amid doubt, and why unresolved questions can still lead to spiritual growth. This episode sets the tone for a series committed to nuanced Christian theology, encouraging listeners to engage Scripture, wrestle with complexity, and pursue a more resilient, reflective, and authentic faith.

What happens when simple answers aren’t enough for the big questions of faith? In the first episode of Beyond Simple Answers, a theology podcast from Theology Lab, hosts Scott Rice, Kristin T. Lee, and Greg Fung explore how Christians can pursue thoughtful faith in a complex world. The conversation addresses faith, doubt, biblical interpretation, suffering, and the role of theology in everyday Christian life. Encouraging curiosity, honest dialogue, and spiritual growth, this Christian podcast invites listeners to wrestle with difficult questions about God, Scripture, and discipleship while building unity across theological differences.