Episode Details

Jordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Eric Silverman about the problem of evil and cancer. What is the problem of evil? How have evangelicals made sense of cancer and the problem of evil?

Resources:

1) “Theodicy or Not? The Spiritual Struggles of Evangelical Cancer Survivors”, Eric Silverman, Elizabeth Hall, Laura Shannonhouse, Jamie Aten, and Jason McMartin. Journal of Psychology and Theology 47:4 (2019): 259-277.
2) “The Varieties of Redemptive Experiences: A Study of Meaning-Making in Evangelical Christian Cancer Patients.” Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, (2018). Eric Silverman, Elizabeth Hall, Laura Shannonhouse, Jamie Aten, and Jason McMartin.
3) Religion-Specific Resources for Meaning-Making From Suffering: A Review and Research Proposal,” Eric Silverman, Elizabeth Hall, Laura Shannonhouse, Jamie Aten, and Jason McMartin. Mental Health, Religion, and Culture 21 (2018): 77-92.
4) “Christian Lay-Theodicy and The Cancer Experience” Journal of Analytic Theology. Eric Silverman, Elizabeth Hall, Laura Shannonhouse, Jamie Aten, and Jason McMartin.