Does God Cause Natural Disasters?

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. 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ZQUeRbVEw1C8-1lRK9BYw 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