Where is God in a World Filled with Evil?: Collin Hansen
May 13, 2025
If God is good and all-powerful, why does evil persist? In this thought-provoking episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef sits down with Collin Hansen to tackle one of the most challenging questions people of faith will wrestle with. Drawing from his new book Where Is God In a World with So Much Evil?, Collin explores the age-old struggle with suffering through the lens of Scripture, history, and personal reflection. From the cries of Job to the silence of Jesus at the cross, from the horrors of the Holocaust to the hidden pain many carry today, this conversation invites listeners to wrestle honestly with doubt while discovering the surprising hope God offers—not always through answers, but through His presence. Whether you’re walking through hardship or beside someone who is, this episode will equip you with Biblical wisdom, historical perspective, and deep compassion. Don’t miss this honest dialogue on justice, suffering, and the power of resilient faith in a broken world. About This Week’s Guest: Dr. Collin Hansen is an author, editor-in-chief of The Gospel Coalition, and executive director of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, Connect with Collin: Facebook: @hansen.collin X: @collinhansen Follow Candid Conversations on Social Media: Facebook: @candidpod Instagram: @candidpod Twitter: @thecandidpod
Meet Dr. Jonathan Youssef
Dr. Jonathan Youssef is a husband, father, and pastor with a deep passion for teaching the Bible and articulating the Gospel. He has a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry in Exegetical Preaching from Master’s Seminary. From 2015-2018, Jonathan and his wife Lindsey lived and ministered in Sydney, Australia. There, the Lord birthed a vision in them to see the church united across ages, stages, socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and cultures. Jonathan currently serves as the Director of Ministries at The Church of The Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia.
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