If God Is Good Why Does Evil Exist? Dr. Nathan Adams on Salvation & Suffering | Ep. 029

What happens to children who die before they can believe? How far does God's grace actually reach? And how depraved is humanity really? In Episode 29 of The Philotical Podcast, Alhazen Ali sits down with Dr. Nathan Adams for one of the most theologically deep and pastorally sensitive conversations the show has hosted. Dr. Adams begins by defining faith in its most precise theological form before unpacking the doctrine of Sovereign Election and what it means for human choice and divine sovereignty. The conversation moves into the atonement of Jesus Christ and what His death actually accomplished, followed by a frank discussion on the reality of evil and what Christian theology says about its nature and origin. The episode then traces salvation throughout history before examining the sanctification process and what growth in grace actually looks like for the believer. The conversation takes a deeply pastoral turn as Dr. Adams addresses the question of children's salvation and what happens to infants and young children who die before they can consciously believe. The episode closes with one of the most sensitive and rarely addressed questions in Christian theology, what does God's grace and empathy look like when a believer reaches their darkest moment, and can genuine faith still hold in those circumstances. This is a theologically rigorous and compassionate conversation for anyone wrestling with the hardest questions of faith, loss and eternity. If this episode touches on themes that are personally difficult, please know that support is available and you are not alone. _______________________ This episode is proudly sponsored by Rova, Fiji's first homegrown ride booking app. With verified drivers, upfront fares and real time tracking, Rova makes getting around Fiji simple and reliable. Download Rova today on the App Store or Google Play and book your first ride. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/rova-fj... Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... _______________________ This episode is proudly supporting the Fiji Cancer Society. Behind every cancer diagnosis in Fiji is a family fighting for hope. Your donation brings transport to treatment, care packs to patients and comfort to caregivers. Together we can turn compassion into action because your support is the lifeline they need. To register, support, participate, get screened or simply volunteer please reach out to the Fiji Cancer Society on 3324960 or 9986981. Website: www.fijicancer.com.fj | Facebook: Fiji Cancer Society | Instagram: fijicancersociety20. Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm | Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. _______________________ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 05:06 – Defining Faith 07:17 – Sovereign Election and Divine Sovereignty 23:08 – The Atonement of Jesus Christ 33:03 – The Reality of Evil 40:45 – Salvation Throughout History 48:21 – The Sanctification Process 1:03:15 – Children's Salvation 1:17:53 – God's Grace in a Believer's Darkest Moment 1:51:53 – Final Message