Episode 6: Where was God? Faith in the midst of distaster

John Lombardo, Bob Hellmann

In this episode, John Lombardo and Bob discuss the emotional and spiritual impact of natural disasters like the Nepal earthquake, exploring questions about God's presence and the role of Satan. They also share insights on supporting trauma victims, the ministry of presence, and the importance of faith for first responders and veterans.

*keywords*natural disasters, faith, trauma, ministry of presence, first responders, veterans, spirituality, Nepal earthquake, God's presence, Satan influence

key topics

The spiritual questions raised by natural disasters

The role of Satan and evil in catastrophic events

Supporting trauma victims through faith and presence

The concept of the ministry of presence in crisis situations

The importance of faith for first responders and veterans

takeaways

Natural disasters prompt questions about God's presence and justice.

Satan is believed to have influence over natural calamities according to biblical teachings.

The ministry of presence involves being with trauma victims without necessarily speaking.

Faith provides resilience for Christians facing traumatic events.

Supporting first responders and veterans requires understanding and compassion.