In Is Your God Good?: Searching for Why We Suffer, Dave Jackson courageously steps into one of the most difficult and emotionally charged questions in the Christian faith: If God is truly good, why does He allow so much pain, injustice, and suffering?
This isn’t just a philosophical or theological exercise—Jackson brings the question into everyday life, inviting readers to explore their personal stories of hurt, disappointment, and confusion in light of God’s character. What makes this book stand out is Jackson’s refusal to offer easy answers or ignore hard Scriptures. He acknowledges the disturbing images of God found in certain biblical texts, while thoughtfully pointing readers to Jesus as the clearest and truest revelation of who God is.
With endorsements from respected theologians, pastors, philosophers, and mental health professionals, this book speaks to both the heart and the mind. Jackson helps uncover how many common Christian beliefs about suffering and divine judgment—though well-intentioned—can actually deepen wounds and drive people away from faith. Instead, he presents a more life-giving, Christ-centered understanding of God’s goodness, one that holds up even in the darkest moments.
Accessible and deeply pastoral, Is Your God Good? is perfect for thoughtful Christians, seekers, and skeptics who are wrestling with doubt, struggling through grief, or disillusioned by harmful representations of God in today’s culture. Jackson’s honesty, humility, and hope-filled perspective offer a healing path forward for those questioning their faith or simply searching for clarity.
This book couldn’t be more timely in our current cultural climate—where Christian nationalism, suffering, and spiritual trauma are leading many, especially younger generations, to abandon faith altogether. Jackson offers not just a theological explanation, but an invitation to rediscover the radical goodness of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.
If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God in my suffering?” or “How can I believe in a good God when life feels so unfair?”—this book is for you.