When God Seems Silent

Send us Fan MailHell is one of the most debated—and often misunderstood—doctrines in Christianity. For many skeptics, it feels like the clearest evidence against Christianity. For others, it’s an essential, non-negotiable part of the gospel. So how should we really understand it?In this episode, Dr. Paul Copan joins Sam Raju to take a careful, biblical look at what Scripture teaches and to address some of the strongest moral and intellectual objections. Is eternal punishment compatible with a just and loving God? How should Christians respond to the charge that infinite punishment for finite sins is unjust? This conversation aims to move beyond caricatures and think clearly, honestly, and biblically about one of Christianity’s most challenging teachings.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Sam Raju speaks from Psalm 88 in a message titled “When God Seems Silent.” What do we do when our prayers go unanswered, when God seems absent, and hope is hard to hold onto? How do we navigate seasons of life where it seems that God is distant and our desperate cries for help are met with deafening silence?

Send us Fan MailOn today’s podcast, we’re exploring a topic that is often overlooked in Christian circles yet deeply woven into the human experience—the pursuit of happiness. For some, the very idea raises red flags. The pursuit of happiness? Isn’t that something to avoid—perhaps even condemn? Many view it as a slippery slope toward moral compromise, a distraction from holiness that leads away from the cross and toward fleeting, worldly pleasures.After all, isn’t the Christian life about duty, sacrifice, and obedience? Doesn’t Scripture call us to self-denial, suffering, and surrender rather than personal fulfillment? But is that the full picture? Have we misunderstood what true happiness is? Does Christianity really demand that we renounce happiness, or is there a deeper, more biblical vision—one that doesn’t pit holiness against joy, but rather sees them as inseparably linked?In today’s episode, we’ll challenge common assumptions, explore what Scripture actually says, and ask whether the pursuit of happiness has a rightful place in the Christian life. Join us as we take a fresh and thoughtful look at “The Pursuit of Happiness: A Christian Perspective.”

Send us Fan MailThis is a sermon that Sam Raju gave during Priority One weekend at First Baptist Salem on contending for the Faith. In Jude, the apostle calls believers to contend for the Faith. Let’s dig into these words and join Sam as he speaks from Jude 1-4.

Send us Fan MailOn his recent visit to Estonia, Sam was interviewed by Estonian National primetime TV host and actor Hannes Hermaküla on the relationship between faith and science, the problem of evil and more.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Faith Informed, we will delve into prayer. What is prayer? Why should we pray? Does prayer alter God’s plans and purposes? Is prayer really efficacious or is it pointless? Dr. Craig Hazen (former director of the Apologetics Program at Biola University) joins Sam Raju to answer these questions and more. We will examine passages like John 15:7, “ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” What does Jesus mean here?

Send us Fan Mail(Part 2) On his recent visit to Estonia, Sam was interviewed by Estonian National primetime TV host and actor Hannes Hermaküla on the relationship between faith and science, the problem of evil and more. 

Send us Fan MailOn his recent visit to Estonia, Sam was interviewed by Estonian National primetime TV host and actor Hannes Hermaküla on the relationship between faith and science, the problem of evil and more.

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into some crucial questions about the church. What is the church? Why should believers be a part of it? What are the challenges it faces today, especially in the West? And how can we navigate disputes and show love to those we disagree with?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we will continue our conversation with Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec on the NAR movement. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) began in the 1980s and has since gained a global following. Rooted in churches such as Bethel Church in Redding, CA, and the International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Kansas City, Kansas, the NAR has experienced rapid growth. However, many of the NAR's teachings diverge significantly from historic Christianity, with some even being labeled as "heresy."