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Dear Jeff and Roger, There are so many things in the Bible that I don’t understand. I’m ok with that—I feel like it’s part of the fact that my mind is finite and I’m trying to understand the infinite. But I really don’t understand why God chose to explain some things and not others. Will you help me? Sincerely, Annabeth Dear Annabeth, This is Jeff. You are not alone when it comes to wrestling with the questions of “why?” when reading the Bible. Maybe you come to a story that

Ask Roger and Friends Dear Roger and Friends I’m having a very difficult time financially. But I know that God has called us to tithe. I just don’t know where to start. Can you help me make a wise decision? Sincerely, JoAnna Hi JoAnna, This is Jeff. I recently received the same heartfelt question. I believe it speaks to a tension many of us feel. Someone shared, “I want to start tithing, but I just don’t feel ready.” That single sentence is packed with so much honesty: a desi

Dear Roger and Jeff, The tragedies in our world just keep coming. The past week has been filled with school shootings, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and heartbreaking division in our nation. As I’ve been praying, I keep being drawn to Deuteronomy 6 , where the Lord tells Joshua to “Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” I don’t feel very courageous right now. Can you help me figure out how to face all of this in a way that honors Go

Dear Roger and Brie, After devastating occurrences taking place in my life one after the other, I have given up on God. As somebody who from an early age has been taught to trust, confide, and love God, I have begun to feel that me loving and believing in Him has been a waste of time! I feel like He is the biggest disappointment of my entire life. And I feel incredibly guilty for saying that. I would like to forgive God and restore my faith, because without Him I can’t see a

Dear Brie, I’m stuck in a situation where I just can’t win. My boss is asking me to overlook some financial issues or lose my job. I can’t afford to quit; but I also can’t compromise my integrity like that. I keep thinking it would be ok because my boss says, “No one will know.” But I’LL know. And even more than that, God will know. Is there any biblical guidance about a situation like this? Sincerely, Kate Hi Kate! I’m glad you reached out. I think we’ve all been in a simila

This post is written by Tom Terry, head of the Preach It, Teach It Board of Directors and head of Global Broadcast Strategy for JESUS Film Project . HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE DEMONIC?NO? WOULD IT SURPRISE YOU TO LEARN THAT YOU MAY HAVE? Today we’re going to look at seven areas regarding Satan and the demonic. We will look at the origin of Satan, our relationship to Satan, Satan’s plan, the tools at Satan’s disposal, when Satan attacks, myths about Satan, and our

Dear Roger and Brie, It seems like the world is falling apart. I’m scared. My friends and I talk about what is happening to the global economy and I just get more scared. My house is worth less now than when I bought it. I feel stuck. I couldn’t sell it now even if I wanted to. The overwhelming changes in our nation, the upheaval of governments in the Middle East, faltering economies...What do you think is going to happen? Is this the end? Is the Book of Revelation being ful

(Brie): It has been just over a year now since my beloved father, Dr. Roger Barrier, went to be with the Lord. My friends and readers, grief is hard. It’s long. It’s heartbreaking. But you and I don’t have to walk this journey alone. In dealing with his passing and the immense grief that comes with that, I wanted to share a conversation with you. What you will find in this article are the questions I ask in my grief, and the answers I’ve found as I dove into some of my dad’s

Dear Roger and Brie, I can hardly check the news, go to the grocery store, or get a tank of gas without huge anxiety. My family and I are barely making it financially after the last four years of inflation. And now? We’re facing the addition of tariffs that will increase the prices of foreign goods—many of those have been the cheapest available. I don’t know what to do. It’s not just the economic situation; it’s the deep fear I feel about it every day. I know God says He will

Dear Roger and Brie, How many times should I pray for someone to be healed? Especially when I see that healing just isn’t happening? I have friends who ask me to pray again and again for their healing. Or my church asks us to pray for somebody who is sick, and we pray again and again while nothing happens. Sometimes I feel like we just aren’t paying attention to God’s will. Should we ever stop praying for someone’s healing? Sincerely, Annabeth Dear Annabeth, Oh, my, we both k

Dear Roger and Brie, I wake up all the time with my heart pounding and my mind racing in a thousand directions. It even feels hard to breathe. I’m afraid, and no matter what I try to do, I can’t win. Can you help me fight my fears? Sincerely, Alesha Oh, Alesha, I know exactly where you’re coming from. This is Brie. I’m a domestic violence survivor. I was shot in a drive-by at age 13. I fight a chronic illness every day that’s led to 15 surgeries, hospital stays, and regular 1

Tom Terry shares Biblical truths on successful relationships and sexual purity on Ask Roger and Friends this week. Dear Tom, Why does lust destroy marriage? Sincerely, Devon Dear Devon, Here is an article I wrote on the subject. I hope that it will be helpful to you. Sincerely, Tom Matthew 5:27-32 Have you ever known someone who has committed adultery? Did you help the victim or the adulterer, or did the situation turn worse? Why is adultery, for many, so hard to forgive? Wom

Is a Fetus Really a Person? Scientific Facts from a Christian Neurosurgeon At the young age of 35, Dr. Timothy Cheves is a force of nature. He’s earned multiple doctoral degrees from Yale University, Emory University, University of Arizona and Butler University. He’s worked in 15 hospitals and eight clinics, including a long-term stint fighting COVID in NYC at the height of the pandemic. Tim has also completed an estimated 64,000 patient visits, and he now serves as a neurosu

Dear Roger and Julie, I have wrestled with questions about God for as long as I can remember. How do I know for sure that He is real? Sincerely, Joe People of all ages have serious questions that cry out for answers. “Why does God seem to answer some people’s prayers and not others?” “If God is all loving and all-powerful, why does He allow so much suffering in the world?” “How could a loving God send anyone to Hell?” But the one we hear most often is this: HOW CAN I KNOW THA

Dear Tom, Why do you think prosperity gospel is wrong? It's so popular and there are so many popular pastors who preach that if we believe God, He will bless us, especially in relation to finances. Sincerely, Confused Dear Confused, Here are my observations. Challenged by my pastor, Chuck Auschwitz of Conway Community Church in Orlando, I’d like to present a brief comparison of two world views that at first would seem to be dissimilar, but upon deeper reflection, have a set o

This Ask Roger was penned by Tom Terry, the president of the Preach It, Teach It Board of Directors. Dear Tom, I have always heard of the "sin that leads to death," but I do not know if there is a conclusive Bible foundation for the concept. What is your belief on this important issue? Sincerely, Jason Dear Jason, In order to answer your question, let me start with a biblical definition of sin. 16 “ If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall as

Dear Roger and Julie, My sister and I were talking about how people fall in love. I think that there are numerous choices we can make and still have a successful marriage. I know that you believe that there is only one true soul mate for every person. What do you think and why? Sincrely, Kelly Dear Kelly, I don’t think that God has just one way of bringing two people together. The Bible has various examples of how He works. Roger, my husband, and I preached a sermon on this t

Dear Roger and Brie, So, God told Hosea to marry a prostitute? WHAT?!? How is that supposed to teach us anything? Isn’t prostitution a huge, ugly sin? Please help me understand, Lila The reality of sex trafficking in our community and culture shatters my heart daily. I (Brie) spend a great deal of time interviewing survivors and sharing their stories in order to help raise funds for the ministries that care for these precious young women and children. You can’t imagine the ho

Dear Roger, Who were the mysterious "Sons of God" that made God want to destroy the earth? Were they angels, demons, or just godless men? A Curious Bible Student Dear Curious Bible Student, We have asked Tom Terry to address this question. I hope it will be helpful. We are going to combine two questions. Who are the “Sons of God” referred to in  Job 38:7  and  Genesis 6:2 ? Hover over the text to read passages. Job was the earliest book written, even before Genesis. Its autho

Dear Roger, I have met several individuals that identify as “transgender.” I am appalled at the thought that someone would be that confused about their sexuality. What does the Bible teach on the subject and how do I respond? Sincerely, Darin Dear Darin, Our team has asked Tom Terry, president of the Preach It, Teach It Board of Directors, to answer this question. We believe his answer is both wise and balanced. Roger’s daughter, Brie Barrier Wetherbee, also contributed. Than