Ask Dr. Betters
Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped countless 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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and guests cut through confusion and offer sound biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and walking by faith in a broken world. Ask Doctor Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find...
Is My Son Truly Saved? Looking Into the Soul | 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 showing him the fallacy of his judgment, I asked him clearly, "Whom do you choose?" After evading and modifying the question, I return to the question, "Whom do you choose this day?"...
Why Is the Book of Enoch Not in the Bible? | Biblical Canon Explained
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, 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 can be trusted.
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Do We Have to Clean Ourselves Up in Order to Be in the Category of Someone Who Has Truly Repented??
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 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 can be trusted.
Admission Compared to the Rewards in Heaven?
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 simple analogy valid? Thanks for all you do."
Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has...
Isn't God a Title, Not a Name?
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 individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.
In a world fill...
How to Deal with Chronic Pain?
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 countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.
In a world fill...
How Do I Find Hope in Darkness?
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. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.
In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique vide...
What Should You Do When You Can't Pray?
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-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 sove...
How Does God Bless the Hurting?
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 finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.
In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Bett...
How Can I Trust God?
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 the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decade...
Is My Mom Crying in Heaven?
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 assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.
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How Do I Do It?
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 sovereign and can be trusted.
In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressi...
Will We All Fit?
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 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...
Where Can I Find Help?
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 in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.
In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests prov...
Do I Need Help?
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 can be trusted.
In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressi...
Benefit of the Doubt?
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 trusted.
In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...
Where Is The Balance?
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical a...
Is It Too Late?
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 a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion a...
When Things Go Wrong How Can I Respond with Righteous Anger Instead of Sinful Anger?
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 with his brother will be liable to judgment” and this scares me. When things g...
My Husband Is More Concerned with Being a Good Son Than a Good Husband. What Do I Do?
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 tells me all the time that she hopes we never move out and that it would kill her...
Why Would God Want Me to Be Single and Alone?
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 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 filled with broken people and h...
How Should We Communicate When Communication Breaks Down?
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 sovereign and He can be trusted.
In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any c...
What Can I Do?
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 a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...
Stay Current
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 world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...
Am I Stuck Forever?
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.
In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion a...
The Key to Peace
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What role does forgiveness play in the healing after a loss?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...
Death Crawl
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I find peace in the midst of grief?"
Link for Facing the Giants Death Crawl Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5EqbPNwlU
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a...
Guilt? Regret? What to Do!
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I navigate feelings of guilt or regret in my grief?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...
When Will the Resurrection Happen?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does the Bible say about when the resurrection will happen?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...
Does God Grieve?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Does God understand my pain, and does He grieve with me?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...
Faith with Grief??
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I live out my faith while grieving?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical answers t...
A Loving God Allows Suffering?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What is the purpose of suffering, and how does it align with God's love?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion a...
Avoiding Grief?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should I continue to serve others while grieving?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical answers to l...
Why Does God Love Us?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, from the mouth of a babe, "Why does God love us?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...
Where Is My Joy!?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does the Bible say about finding joy after loss?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical a...
Break From Church??
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should I take a break from attending church while grieving?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical a...
Will I Know Them?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Will I be reunited with my loved one in the afterlife?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...
Is it normal to doubt God sometimes?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, " Hey Dr.Betters I started watching your videos a few days ago after getting insomnia from the fear of death. It's weird; I have plenty of time.; I’m only 13, which is not exactly late in my life. But I tried praying to god a few times, just asking for advice and stuff. I am not sure if it works since I don't really get responses. Is it normal to doubt god sometimes? I know the chances of us not having a god or an intelligent creator are next to nothing, bu...
How to Worship to the Fullest
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I continue to worship and engage with my faith community?"
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 filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...
Why I should care if I get any rewards at all?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Dr. Betters...I am exhausted with trying to do good works on earth in order to earn the rewards in Heaven mentioned in the Bible. And I'm confused as to why I should care if I get any rewards at all. Won't just being in Heaven with Jesus, the disciples, and all the saints be enough...why would I want more? And if I don't get any rewards, I won't be sad about it or envious of others because none of that exists in Heaven. I'm SO CONFUSED!!!"
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