Ask Dr. Betters

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Dr. Betters, I am a born-again Christian (I believe you remember me), and I raised my children as such, and they made a profession of faith around 8 years of age. Now, at 42, he has embraced science, UFO, and other such worldly answers while searching for something to believe in. He vacillates between the two. After listening to him and show...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Why is the Book of Enoch not considered a true book from God? Did Jesus mention the book of Enoch in Mathew 22: 29-30? If the book of Enoch is not true, then how did Jude refer to Enoch's Prophecy in Jude chapter 1:14-15?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is repentance leaving all sin and then getting saved? I still smoke cigarettes!! Does that mean I’m not truly repented and saved? Do we have to clean ourselves up in order to be in the category of someone who has truly repented??" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I have been studying Heaven and trying to understand admission versus the rewards in Heaven. A preacher/teacher explained that Heaven is like going to a football game. Our ticket - Jesus gets us inside the stadium. Our life - deeds - our fruit determines where we sit. On the 50-yard line or in the nosebleed section in the end zone. Is this s...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, a response to "Is saying Oh my God blasphemy?": "Isn't God a title, not a name? I mean, his name is not God. If you said Jesus, that would be saying his name in vain or saying Yahweh." Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can we be expected to live with a disability that causes us constant pain when heaven is there? How can I not want an end to my pain without going against God's plan for my miserable existence?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted coun...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I know I need to be in the Word and praying, but I am in such a dark place, filled with sadness. How do I find hope?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. H...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What should you do when you cannot pray? I have reached the point a few times when I felt so sad, lost, and overwhelmed that I could not even pray. I reached out to others to pray for me at those times, but I still felt really isolated." Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-ye...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How does God really bless people who are in pain, people who are hurting? What does it mean to be blessed by God?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He f...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I recently lost my job - I was very successful, seemed to be on top of my game and now I am in financial ruin - I’ve lost everything, my job, my house and now my wife is leaving me too - how can I trust God when everything is being taken away no matter how much I pray?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What happens if you have a mom in heaven and you know you are going to hell? Does that mother see her child from heaven and weep, or is that child wiped out of the mother's mind, never to be remembered at all?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has a...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I maintain or strengthen my relationship with God during grief?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovere...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "There are 8 billion people on earth and 3 billion in China. Is that enough space for us in heaven? It makes me wonder, so many humans on earth, and everyone has a different view of God. My question is, can 8 billion people fit into heaven? The more people on earth the more I question God’s existence." Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I find resources to help me with my grief?" Grief Resources: https://markinc.org/grief-resources Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope i...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I know if I need a counselor while experiencing grief?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and ca...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I handle well-meaning but potentially hurtful comments from others?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be tru...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I balance grieving and living a fulfilling life?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted.  In a world...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I accept forgiveness for a sin against a loved one who died?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. ...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am struggling with anger and I just don’t know what to do. I used to be happy but now even the small things that go wrong set me off. I have been a believer since I was a kid and I know that anger is a sin issue in my heart but I don’t know how to deal with it. I have been reading my bible and in Matthew 5:22 it says “everyone who is angry...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I have only been married for 6 months. In order to save money to buy a house of our own we decided to live with his parents for a while. It seemed like a good idea in the beginning but now it is causing a lot of tension. I feel like my husband cares more about being a good son to his mom then a good wife to me. His mother tell...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm alone. Everyone is always in pairs. The church seems geared toward married people. I think I'm going to be single for my whole life. Why would God want me to be single?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other f...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I are always fighting. How should we communicate when communication breaks down?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovere...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What practical steps can I take to honor my loved one's memory?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. ...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I forgive my loved one who died before we reconciled?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted.  In a wo...

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I trust God when I feel I've been stuck in grief forever?" Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted...