Why does God allow suffering and evil if He is so good? Why doesn't God simply stop the wars, injustice, heartbreak, and brokenness in our world? And if God is sovereign, does that mean He controls everything that happens?
In this episode of Perspectives with Catherine Toon, we explore one of Christianity's most difficult questions: Why does God allow suffering? Catherine challenges common assumptions about God's sovereignty, explains the relationship between free will and divine love, and shares a biblical perspective on how Jesus Christ's victory on the cross addresses the problem of evil.
Discover why God's sovereignty doesn't necessarily mean He controls every event, why genuine love requires freedom, and how trauma, addiction, and spiritual bondage can affect our ability to choose freely. Catherine also explains how God lovingly heals and restores our wills, empowering us to walk in greater freedom without shame or condemnation.
Through Scripture, including 2 Timothy 2:24–26, Ephesians 2:1–3, Colossians 1:13, Romans 5:10, and Philippians 2:10–11, Catherine presents a hope-filled understanding of God's character and His commitment to redeeming creation.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why God's sovereignty is not the same as controlling everything.
- How free will makes genuine love possible.
- Why suffering and evil do not mean God has abandoned us.
- How spiritual bondage, trauma, and brokenness affect our choices.
- What it means to have a healed and freed will.
- How the cross of Jesus Christ defeated evil and death.
- Why God's ultimate purpose is restoration and reconciliation rather than manipulation or coercion.
If you've ever questioned God's goodness because of what you've experienced or witnessed in the world, this conversation offers a compassionate space to wrestle with difficult questions, discover a deeper understanding of divine love, and find hope in the middle of suffering.
Perspectives with Catherine Toon explores conversations that invite deeper encounters with God, spiritual transformation, love, truth, beauty, and what it means to live fully awake to His presence.

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