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Why is there evil and suffering in the world? 

Guests: (extended bio below)

Jim Palmer: secular humanist and author. 

Aaron Pontious: Christian Apologist.

Susan Schoenbohm: philosopher and Zen-Buddhist.

David Outlaw: Christian Theologian and Missionary.

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BIOS

Susan S. was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, did her undergraduate work at St. Olaf College, MA work at San Diego State U., received her doctorate in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University, taught philosophy, women’s studies, and religious studies at University of the South, Penn State University, and Vanderbilt. Most recently, as well as teaching at Vanderbilt, she served as Program Coordinator for the former Center for Ethics. She is now retired, working toward Zen Buddhist priest ordination at Clouds in Water Zen Center, St. Paul, MN. 

Aaron Pontious has been a youth pastor for a decade at The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville (TN). Aaron is a young culture expert and regularly speaks to his youth group and to other youth around the U.S. He holds a Master of Arts in Apologetics at BIOLA University in Los Angeles.

Jim Palmer received his Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Seminary in Chicago. He is the author of six books, and a Humanist Chaplain with the American Humanist Association. He is a contributing columnist for the Faith & Values section of The Tennessean. Jim lectures and speaks on subjects related to religion and spirituality. He is often a critic against the misuses of religion, and leads workshops on non-religious spirituality. You can find out more about Jim at www.jimpalmerauthor.com 

David Outlaw graduated from Welch College and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been a pastor, theologian, missionary, and writer in the United States, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Russian, Cuba, Panama, and South Korea. David is a passionate teacher of Scripture,
helping others to see the glory of God and His Kingdom in a global context.

Jim Palmer (www.jimpalmerauthor.com) is a contemporary spiritual teacher and critically acclaimed author. As a spiritual director, Jim often works with people who are experiencing a crisis of faith or seeking to explore spirituality beyond the parameters of organized religion. 

In this episode, Jim shares with us his journey from ordained pastor to secular spirituality, raising important and challenging questions for us to explore further. 

Visit Jim Palmer amazon site explore his books and journey further. 

Jim Palmer's Twitter handle: @jimpalmer

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