Over the next two episodes of Stand Firm in Dark Waters, we tackle the problem of evil. In Part One of “In Plain Sight: The Problem of Evil,” we face the question that won’t stay theoretical: if God is good, all‑powerful, and all‑knowing, why does evil exist—and why does it so often feel like it’s winning? We start with philosophical clarity by defining evil, distinguishing moral evil (human cruelty) from natural evil (disease and disaster), and separating the logical, evidential, and deeply personal arguments.

Then, we enter the skeptical case through Mackie’s inconsistent triad, Hume’s dilemma, and modern arguments about gratuitous suffering—pain that appears pointless and undeserved. Along the way, we expose a hidden assumption behind many objections: If God has morally sufficient reasons, we should be able to see them.

Part One lays the philosophical groundwork for the problem of evil, whereas Part Two shifts from philosophy to Scripture to trace evil’s origin and God’s answer.

In this episode, “Is Faith Irrational? Or Is Reason Incomplete?”, we examine the false divide between faith and reason. Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and history, Apologist Ric Osuna explains why Christian faith is not a blind leap, why reason is never truly neutral, and how faith restores and completes human understanding. From biblical teaching to Enlightenment skepticism, from modern relativism to contemporary legal and cultural debates, this episode invites listeners to step out of the shadows and see reality clearly in the light of Christ.

If you’re wrestling with doubt, navigating cultural pressure, or seeking confidence that Christianity can stand up to serious scrutiny, Stand Firm in Dark Waters is designed to help you think more deeply, live more faithfully, and remain anchored in turbulent times.

What if the greatest danger we face today isn’t political division—but moral erosion? In this episode of Stand Firm in Dark Waters, we examine the case for objective moral truth in an age shaped by relativism.

Drawing from C.S. Lewis’ concept of the Moral Law, we explore why our shared sense of right and wrong is not something we invent, but something we recognize—even when we fail to live up to it. From cultural shifts and philosophical skepticism to insights from thinkers like Immanuel Kant, this episode asks whether moral awareness is best explained by chance and social convention—or by a moral Lawgiver.

This is the first episode in a series examining why many thoughtful people believe God is not merely a comforting idea, but the most reasonable explanation for the reality we live in.