Ask Dr. Betters

MARKINC Ministries

Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped countless other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and guests cut through confusion and offer sound biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and walking by faith in a broken world. Ask Doctor Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Ask Dr. Betters episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer by visiting markinc.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help & Hope, by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. 

  1. 2d ago

    Will There Be Heartache in Heaven? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the following questions: "I was married for 21 years and my husband died of cancer 7 years ago. Will he know me as his wife or someone else? My heart still aches and I still cry for him. I am trying to live my life each and every day serving God and being a kind human being. You have answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you and God bless."  "I lost my seventeen-year-old son and my husband within a year. I am asking: why did this happen?" "When we see our loved ones, I know that we'll be so happy to see them. However, when we do see them, won't that bring up all the good and bad memories that we shared with them, and then our happiness won't be at 100%? Sorry for asking!" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Will There Be Heartache in Heaven? | Ask Dr. Betters
  2. Oct 23

    Can Prayer Heal the Sick? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Does it really matter to pray if we or a loved one is sick? In that God doesn't change his mind. Our lives are already set...does praying to be well actually do any good?” Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Can Prayer Heal the Sick? | Ask Dr. Betters
  3. Oct 16

    How Is God Using My Physical Pain for Good? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says that 'God works all things together for the good of those who love him (Rom 8:28)'. How is God using my physical pain for good? What good can come from terrible pain that probably will have no end?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    How Is God Using My Physical Pain for Good? | Ask Dr. Betters
  4. Oct 9

    I Have Terminal Cancer. How Do I Prepare for Death? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Dear Dr. Betters, I am in my late 30s and have been battling cancer for the past 3 years. I am losing the fight and have been told it is terminal at this point and to “prepare”. How do I cling to my hope in Jesus during these last months?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    I Have Terminal Cancer. How Do I Prepare for Death? | Ask Dr. Betters
  5. Oct 2

    Why Does God Take Our Loved Ones with Cancer? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Can you do a session on why God takes our loved ones from cancer? How to cope with watching your adult child or even a young child die from it?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Why Does God Take Our Loved Ones with Cancer? | Ask Dr. Betters
  6. Sep 25

    Is Physician-Assisted Suicide Ever Right? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is physician-assisted suicide ever right?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Is Physician-Assisted Suicide Ever Right? | Ask Dr. Betters
  7. Sep 18

    Is It Wrong for Me to Pray to Die? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My wife of 41 years died...Is it wrong for me to pray to die too?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Is It Wrong for Me to Pray to Die? | Ask Dr. Betters
  8. Sep 11

    Does God Really Not Give Us More Than We Can Handle? | Ask Dr. Betters

    In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says God won’t give us more than we can handle. My friend committed suicide. Clearly God gave her more than she could handle!" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted. In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and living by faith in a broken world.  Do you have a question you need answered? Leave your questions in the comments of any video. We are excited to hear from you. Thank you for your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family! Ask Dr. Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries and is not intended to replace professional counseling; rather, it aims to highlight Biblical principles related to the questions being asked. If you need professional help, we encourage you to seek it. Qualified counselors are available to assist you at Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling. Please see the links below for more information about Anchored Virtual and the other free resources offered by MARKINC Ministries. We need your support to ensure that MARKINC can continue providing these valuable free resources and keep Ask Dr. Betters accessible. Please consider donating to MARKINC Ministries to help us offer hope to those in need. You can safely donate through our website, mobile app, or by using this link: https://markinc.org/donate/. Thank you for your generosity! To discover more episodes of Ask Dr. Betters and explore everything MARKINC has to offer, visit helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by following this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app - or by searching for Help and Hope in your mobile app store. Anchored Virtual Biblical Counseling is an online counseling service that seeks to practically help hurting people by anchoring their hope in Jesus and gaining a better understanding of His promises. They offer reputable, affordable, Biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing hard times, so they are better equipped to persevere by faith. https://anchoredvirtual.com/​ Be sure to connect with us on social media!  We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Does God Really Not Give Us More Than We Can Handle? | Ask Dr. Betters

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Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped countless other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and guests cut through confusion and offer sound biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and walking by faith in a broken world. Ask Doctor Betters is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Ask Dr. Betters episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer by visiting markinc.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help & Hope, by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store.