Family Talk
with Dr. James Dobson
When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us, Part 1
Monday, May 18, 2026
When God doesn’t seem to answer and our suffering makes no sense, life’s most painful moments can shatter our faith. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson draws from his book When God Doesn’t Make Sense to address the “betrayal barrier” — the theological crisis that can follow life’s deepest trials. Join us for powerful true stories of loss, love, and holding on to faith.
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