Where Is God in All the Suffering? (Questioning Faith)

by Amy Orr-Ewing

Publishers:

The Good Book Company; The Zacharias Institute; The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics

, 2020

Overview

Suffering and evil affect us all, both at a general level, as we look at a world filled with injustice, natural disasters, and poverty, and at a personal level, as we experience grief, pain, and unfairness. And how we think about and process the reality of pain is at the heart of why many people reject God.

Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is no stranger to pain and gives a heartfelt yet academically rigorous examination of how different belief systems deal with the problem of pain. She explains the unique answer that is found in Christ and how he can give us hope in the reality of suffering.

This empathetic, easy-to-read, and powerful evangelistic book is good for both unbelievers and believers alike. It will help those hoping to answer one of life’s biggest questions as well as those who are either suffering personally or comforting others.

Part of the popular Questioning Faith Series from OCCA the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics.

Key Features

• Intends to be a reflection from the perspective of Christian faith in the midst of this dark world
• Helps to navigate the emotional and intellectual questions raised by suffering
• Helps to think through a wide range of causes of pain and grief: anger, grief, illness of body and mind, violence, natural disasters and systemic suffering

Contents

• Asking “Why?”
• In Anger
• In Grief
• In Illness
• In Mental Illness
• In Response to Violence
• In Natural Disasters
• In Systemic Pain
• In the Suffering Servant

Praise for Where Is God in All the Suffering?

As deeply caring as she is wise, deep, and helpful, Amy Orr-Ewing has written for all who are suffering and in pain. She has been there herself, and she also knows the sure path to comfort, healing and faith. A book to be read slowly, and cherished — and shared with others who are in pain.

—Os Guinness, Author of Unspeakable

Amy is one of the best communicators I know when it comes to Christianity and the big questions of life. This book could not be more timely. It is a thoughtful, pastoral and personal response that will help many people to navigate the emotional and intellectual questions raised by suffering. If you know someone who is looking for answers, give them this book.

—Justin Brierley, Unbelievable? show host

This book arises out of the conviction of the author that if Christian faith is worth considering, it needs to be deep enough to cope with our most rigorous human scrutiny and our most heart-rending questions. Amy Orr Ewing is not afraid to address the why questions and that of suffering and pain is the hardest of all for any of us. With a sympathetic heart and a probing, honest mind, she helps the reader think through a wide range of causes of our pain and grief: anger, grief, illness of body and mind, violence, natural disasters and systemic suffering. As she walks us through the vale of our tears she introduces us to the incomparable grace of the Good Shepherd who himself suffered and gave his life for the sheep. A book to be read and shared – especially in this time of global pain.

—Professor John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford

This remarkable book, written in a clear and engaging style, is a “must read” for Christians and non-Christians, young and old. The author is a gifted communicator, and she combines vivid first hand experiences with thorough, sound theological reflections and Biblical commentaries. No human life is devoid of suffering in one form or another; all can benefit from what has been lived and recorded here.

—The Most Rev. Dr. B. A. Kwashi, Bishop of Jos

Product Details

• Title: Where Is God in All the Suffering?
• Author: Amy Orr-Ewing
• Publishers: The Good Book Company, The Zacharias Institute, The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Pages: 134
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Pain Religious aspects Christianity; Suffering Religious aspects Christianity
• ISBNs: 9781784985509, 9781784982768, 1784985503, 1784982768
• Resource ID: LLS:WHRSGDLLSFFRNG
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-12-03T20:11:29Z

About Amy Orr-Ewing

Amy Orr-Ewing is the UK Director for RZIM Europe and Curriculum Director for the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. She gained a first class degree in Theology at Christ Church, Oxford University before receiving a Masters degree in Theology at King's College, London. Amy has written a number of books, including two that explore key questions in apologetics: Is the Bible Intolerant? which was shortlisted for the 2006 UK Christian Book Awards, and Is Believing in God Irrational? Her most recent publication is Millenials, which was co-written with her husband Frog in 2010. Amy is also now a regular columnist for Christianity magazine. Amy speaks and lectures on Christian apologetics worldwide, at events such as Keswick Convention, New Wine and the European Leadership Forum, Hungary. Amy lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband Frog and their three boys where they have recently planted a new church called the Latimer Minster.