When hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires hit, is God behind it—or just watching it happen? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh tackle one of the most frequently asked questions of believers and skeptics: Does God cause natural disasters?

They walk through biblical examples like the Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, Jonah’s storm, and Jesus’ words in Luke 13, wrestling with God’s judgment, Satan’s activity, and a broken creation. Along the way they unpack what it means for God to allow vs cause suffering, why we can’t claim a specific disaster is punishment for certain people, and how Jesus redirects the question back to our own hearts and need for repentance.

If you’ve ever wondered why “good people” get hurt, why “bad people” seem to prosper, or where God is when tragedy hits, this conversation is for you.

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

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Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

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Ever wondered if “being a good person” is really enough to get you into Heaven? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey and Pastor Burt Miller tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions in Christianity: Are there really a lot of “good” people going to Hell?

They break down why the Bible says no one is truly good, why our “good deeds” can’t erase our sin, and what Jesus actually requires in John 6. They unpack the thief on the cross, the parable of the workers in the vineyard, and how grace flips our ideas of fairness upside down. Plus, Pastor Burt explains why following Jesus isn’t about earning points with God, but about a transformed life that flows from love.

The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/

Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

https://www.youtube.com/@lucafrancinimusic

Can you be “married before God” without involving the government? In this episode of Why Do Christians, Mark Dickey sits down with Pastor Burt Miller and Special Guest Pastor Josh Bell to unpack why Christians have both a church wedding and a legal marriage license.

They dive into what the Bible says about marriage as part of God’s design for creation, why it’s more than just a private spiritual moment. Also how legal marriage actually protects families, finances, and future kids. The guys also tackle questions about non‑Christian marriages, vow renewals after coming to faith, and whether a church‑only wedding (with no paperwork) “counts.”

If you’ve ever wondered where faith ends and government begins when it comes to saying “I do,” this conversation is for you.

The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.org

Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/

Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

https://www.youtube.com/@lucafrancinimusic