Cutting through the noise to find the truth about life, faith, and God.

Chuck Rathert and Aaron Mueller discuss issues and questions that are on the minds of people who are wrestling with the problems of existence and meaning, and explore how Christianity can answer these questions in a way that satisfies the longing of the human heart.

Latest Episode

“How Can I Believe in a Violent God?”

While the Bible teaches and Christians insist that God is love, the Old Testament tells many stories of God acting violently towards people who are opposed to him. What are we to make of these stories, and how can enlightened people believe in a God who acts out with violence in anger? Chuck and Aaron discuss this question on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

Episode 139    |    35 minutes

Facing our Fears (Ep13)

Facing our Fears (Ep13)

While the Bible commands us to fear God, it does so because fearing God is the only way to alleviate our fear of losing the false idols we place our love and trust in.

Fearing God (Ep12)

Fearing God (Ep12)

Is fear a good or bad thing? The Bible tells us not to be afraid, but it also tells us to fear God. Chuck and Aaron talk about how fearing God can be a liberating way to relate to a God who is both loving and holy.

Forgiveness, Part 2 (Ep11)

Forgiveness, Part 2 (Ep11)

How biblical forgiveness is necessary as a one-off cross-centered event and a continuing cross-centered process.

Loneliness and God (Ep5)

Loneliness and God (Ep5)

Many people struggle with chronic loneliness, a sickness not always alleviated by the presence of other people. Why do we, in spite of all the people around us, feel so disconnected?