In this short video, author and apologist Sean McDowell explores three reasons why God does not prevent his followers from going through any kind of suffering — and why that’s a good thing. You can learn more in Sean’s book, Evidence That Demands a Verdict, co-written with Josh McDowell.

Sean McDowell, Ph.D., is a professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, the National Spokesman for Summit Ministries, a best-selling author, popular speaker, and part-time high school teacher. Follow him on Twitter: @sean_mcdowell and his blog: seanmcdowell.org.