In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “My son & his wife (who live in Tennessee) welcomed a baby, Tessa, on May 27. My husband & I decided to go visit them to see the new baby, taking many precautions during the travel due to the COVID Pandemic. When we arrived I was filled with such joy to finally hold her as she was now 1 month old. The very next morning, my sister, Barbie, texted for prayers as my nephew, Joey, was in the hospital. His heart had stopped and that he was in critical condition. At that point, I was filled with such mixed emotions. I wanted to be happy for my new granddaughter but I was torn with such sorrow for my sister and her family. I was so confused and lost. I didn't know how to feel. How does one handle such a situation?”
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Kimberly asks "I'm 42 I smoke pot cigs and take a pain pill one time a day I fully believe and read the bible daily am I going to hell, was baptized at 14 but didn't know what it meant."
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Thank you so much Dr. Betters, and may our beloved God always bless all your paths. What if you struggle with besetting sin, like smoking a little (even though you managed to quit before), having some drinks… but it's not a "cherished sin", you do not like it, but there is a compulsion towards it, but the heart is contrite… and yes, still a struggle. also depression, anxieties still issues, Two years since truly got to know Christ, gave my life over, believed but sadly even though I grew up in church (Where my father was Catholic, my mother was Jewish) They never directed me on the true path, and those churches didn't either. I have a great fear for my parents who are no longer with me, they believed in God but did not read the Bible, so did not get to know God beyond this church systems which are quite false."
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "What about swearing, I stumbled and I hate it but I try and try to stop, and sometimes it will just burst out of my mouth without thinking due to frustration. It makes me so upset and I hate it so much I feel sick about it"
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Well, to be honest, I want to reveal something that I am feared of losing everyone my parents, my family members, my friends, and everyone pls tell me how can I overcome that?"
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Derek asked, I lost my 33 year son in 2001 and still think it was my fault due to a divorce when Shaun was only 9 years old. My second wife was 65 years got a grade 4 brain tumor to this day I can't get past it was my fault due to me allowing her to use a mobile phone and I bought for her 6 years earlier and she was always on the phone every day. She passed away after 2 years in 2019 I love to watch your videos and you will be able to help me in some way please."
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression nearly all my life. Can a biblical counselor help me with my problems? I don’t think the Bible can help me with my issues, I think I need professional help…”
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hello, I am a college age female and I feel that God has left me. I feel like I always tried to follow his path even when none of my family goes to church, I felt all my life that God was telling me to go one direction in ministry and then when it was time to apply for schools and I tell people they told me that was not my calling…
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm struggling with anxiety and my therapist suggested that I do yoga. Is it okay for a Christian to do yoga? I know yoga has its roots in Hinduism and for some people it is a religious practice…
Read MoreIn 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…”
Read MoreIn 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?"
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Our only child, our 18 year old son, was murdered last year. We're supposed to be Christians. My husband is even a pastor. But I have lost my faith in the goodness of God. I am in such complete and total despair. I've struggled with doubts (probably due to my OCD and scrupulosity)...
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should Christians take antidepressants? Is depression a spiritual issue that should not be treated with drugs that will mask a spiritual problem?"
Read MoreIn this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I suffer tremendously from anxiety and fear of my children dying. I pray about it constantly, but still I fear that God will take them anyway. It is a constant torment that is crippling my life. How can I give up my anxiety to God and trust him with my darkest fears?"
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Betters addresses the question of how to help a spouse who is dealing with depression.
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