BEYOND WORDS with Dr. William Campbell

Through the triumphs and failures of David and Solomon, this episode of Beyond Words explores challenging questions about God’s justice, the consequences of sin, and the far-reaching influence of our choices. With candid personal reflections and practical illustrations, the discussion considers why forgiveness does not always remove earthly consequences, how repentance opens the way to restoration, and why even extraordinary wisdom requires a heart devoted to God. Listeners are encouraged to engage honestly with difficult passages of Scripture, allowing their questions to deepen faith and strengthen trust in God’s character. The conversation ultimately points to the enduring hope of God’s promises fulfilled in Jesus, inviting us to live with humility, obedience, and hearts anchored in Him.

In this episode of Beyond Words, Dr. William Campbell and his guests wrestle with difficult Old Testament questions about God’s love and judgment, His use of flawed people, and the troubling choices of leaders such as King Saul. Looking at these accounts within the Bible’s larger story pointing toward Jesus Christ, they explore both the consequences of turning away from God and the hope of His grace working through imperfect lives. The conversation also addresses the dangers of seeking spiritual guidance through occult practices, encouraging listeners to find direction through Scripture, prayer, and humble dependence on God. Acknowledging that difficult questions resist easy answers, the discussion offers a hopeful invitation to keep reading, keep seeking, and allow a deeper understanding of God’s Word to strengthen faith and nurture a life of greater peace, purpose, and obedience.

In week two of Difficult Questions: Deeper Faith, Dr. Campbell and Crystal explore challenging passages in Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, asking how a loving God’s character can be understood through seemingly harsh laws, animal sacrifices, and Israel’s journey toward the Promised Land. Their conversation addresses slavery, the treatment of women, the consequences of Moses’ disobedience, God’s patience with rebellious Israel, and the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. By examining historical context and tracing connections to Jesus Christ, they consider how God’s justice, mercy, and enduring love work together within His plan of redemption. This discussion encourages listeners to bring honest questions to Scripture, deepen their trust in God’s faithfulness, and respond to His grace with repentance and an open heart.

Can difficult questions lead to deeper faith? In this episode of Beyond Words, listeners are invited into a 90-day journey through the Bible to discover how honest questions can strengthen confidence in God’s Word. The conversation explores Scripture’s inspiration and reliability, the significance of prophecy and miracles, and the relationship between evidence and faith, while offering practical encouragement for reading the whole Bible. Rather than avoiding challenging passages or dismissing doubts, the hosts encourage listeners to seek understanding and draw closer to God — approaching Scripture not simply to gain knowledge, but to deepen their faith and relationship with Him.

This opening episode of Difficult Questions, Deeper Faith, Dr. Bill Campbell and Crystal Wheeler  introduce and explore a 90-day journey through the Bible and how hard, but honest questions can strengthen faith. The conversation examines Scripture’s inspiration and reliability, biblical prophecy, miracles, and the place of doubt, encouraging listeners to approach God’s Word with an open mind and a desire to grow closer to Him.