If God is good, why suffering?

This is an ancient question, but one that is every bit as relevant in 2025 as it was thousands of years ago. Whether it’s suffering at a personal level or a national level, we all recognise the reality of suffering, and want to know if there are any answers out there.
It should also be said, the question of suffering isn’t only a problem for religious people; it’s something that every person must wrestle with.
To think about this ancient question, we’re going to look at an ancient book, the Bible. And, just as the ancient question is still powerful today, we’ll see that this thousands-of-years-old book still has surprising wisdom for us today.
We’ll not only see truths which make sense of why there is suffering, but also consider what God has done, is doing, and will do, about that suffering.
Watch as Richard unpacks this question: