In His Grip is the preaching and teaching ministry of Dr. Chuck F. Betters. In His Grip helps men and women grow in their faith, so they are better equipped to face the trials and sufferings they encounter in life. Dr. Betters is the founder and teacher of MARKINC Ministries, and In His Grip is a segment of MARKINC Ministries. For more information on MARKINC Ministries and to access more of Dr. Betters’ sermons, articles, and books, visit www.markinc.org.
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The Help & Hope Podcast guests address life's darkest circumstances that are often difficult to discuss, yet need to be faced as we help one another walk by faith. These are the real-life testimonies of people who have walked through these experiences and have found their strength in Christ.
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Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped countless other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and guests cut through confusion and offer sound biblical answers to life’s pressing questions about suffering and w ...
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Why Would God Create a World with So Much Evil? | Ask Dr. Betters
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16:03In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My only question is this, and no one has been able to answer it so far. If God knew there would be murderers and people tortured and blown up and raped, etc., why would he create this world even if it’s only temporary? I can’t believe that God would allow that kind of suffering to exist, knowing b…
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Do You Know Your Spiritual Birth Line? - The Effectual Call, Pt. 2
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26:55In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a ma…
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Trauma Can Not Rob You of Your Identity - A Conversation with Fawn Volkert
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Do You Know Your Spiritual Birth Line? - The Effectual Call, Pt. 1
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27:10In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a ma…
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Do You Know Your Spiritual Birth Line? - Called But Not Yet Converted, Pt. 2
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27:10In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a ma…
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Do You Know Your Spiritual Birth Line? - Called But Not Yet Converted, Pt. 1
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27:09In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a ma…
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Why Am I Not Comforted by God in My Grief, Pain, and Suffering? | Ask Dr. Betters
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8:03In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What if the pain of life has become too hard to bear? What if there have been too many substantial losses to handle life? Will we simply die with broken hearts in the end? God hears us and tells us so in scripture, so why can't we seem to be comforted?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own fait…
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Homesick For Heaven - A Conversation with Elyse Fitzpatrick
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32:44Have you ever been away from home and all you wanted was to go home, to your familiar surroundings, you family – your bed? You feel homesick. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Elyse Fitzpatrick describes how a difficult time in her life resulted in her longing for something more. She concluded she was homesick for heaven. Elyse helps us bet…
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Ruth Pt 2b
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26:51Have you ever felt completely let down by God? Many of us have experienced times of loss and grieving and wonder if God can be in control. There are so many details in this story that it makes it impossible for anyone but God to make it happen. Naomi’s faith is restored as she sees God provide a redeemer for Ruth. Just like this story we can have h…
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Ruth Pt 2a
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26:48Have you ever felt completely let down by God? Many of us have experienced times of loss and grieving and wonder if God can be in control. There are so many details in this story that it makes it impossible for anyone but God to make it happen. Naomi’s faith is restored as she sees God provide a redeemer for Ruth. Just like this story we can have h…
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Ruth Pt 1b
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26:23Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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How Are We to Rejoice in Sorrow? | Ask Dr. Betters
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8:02In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How are we to rejoice in sorrow?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovere…
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Ruth 1a
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27:11Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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When Your Wife Dies - A Conversation with Jim Meyer
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50:30Did you know that every year about 100,000 men are widowed? Though a widow’s grief is just as deep as a widower, men often respond differently to the loss of their wives. In this moving conversation Dr. Chuck Betters talks with Dr. Jim Meyer, who lost his first wife. Jim shares the story of his family’s sorrow and cautions listeners that though som…
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Bathsheba Pt 2
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27:04Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Bathsheba Pt 1
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27:01Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Rahab Pt 2
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26:59Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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What Do You Say to a Grieving Person? | Ask Dr. Betters
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6:54In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My friend's dad just died. When I am around my friend, I don't know what to say to her. What do you say to a grieving person?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar chal…
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Rahab Pt 1
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27:01Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Sudden Loss of a Daughter and a Dad's Grief - A Conversation with Mel Lawrenz
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36:50You start your day thinking it will be like any other. And then a text with four words, “Eva not breathing. Pray.” Within hours, the unexpected death of your daughter propels you and your family down into the deepest sorrow you have ever experienced. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Mel Lawrenz introduces us to his beloved daughter Eva and…
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Tamar Pt 3
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26:56Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Tamar Pt 2
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27:14Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Midwives of the Messiah - Christmas Harlots and Heroines - Tamar Pt 1
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27:04Discover the lives and significance of four mothers of faith recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In this 11-part series, Dr. Chuck Betters uncovers their incredible stories and their role in God’s redemptive plan. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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How Do We Say That the Lord Restored Job's Losses? | Ask Dr. Betters
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4:52In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do we say that the Lord restored Job's losses when he lost 7 sons and 3 daughters? I understand he had 10 more children, but how could that possibly be seen as a restoration?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—h…
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From the sermon series Does Jesus Matter to You?, by Dr. Chuck F. Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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From the sermon series Does Jesus Matter to You?, by Dr. Chuck F. Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Grief and Lament - A Conversation with Dr. Frank James
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47:53Is it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was t…
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Songs of Christmas - The Songs of Simeon, Pt. 2b
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26:50The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Songs of Christmas - The Songs of Simeon, Pt. 2a
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27:10The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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I'm Too Sick to Attend Church - Am I Sinning? | Ask Dr. Betters
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7:49In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Due to various health issues, I have not been able to attend church for the past several months, is that sinful?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over mo…
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Songs of Christmas - The Songs of Simeon, Pt. 1b
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26:49The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Preparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief - A Conversation with Chuck and Sharon Betters
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20:16“Christmas. What will we do about Christmas?” This was one of the first grief-stricken questions Sharon asked her husband, Chuck, hours after learning of the death of their sixteen-year-old son, Mark. In this poignant interview, Chuck and Sharon Betters speak candidly about how they approached their first Christmas without their youngest child. If …
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Songs of Christmas - The Songs of Simeon, Pt. 1a
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27:02The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Songs of Christmas - Glory to God in the Highest, Pt. 2
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26:51The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Songs of Christmas - Glory to God in the Highest, Pt. 1
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26:48The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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I Have Chronic Fatigue - How Can I Make Life Meaningful? | Finding Meaning with Dr. Betters
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6:47In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I suffer from Chronic Fatigue and I am exhausted all of the time. I’m only in my 40’s but I feel like I am wasting my life. I spend most of my time resting and the few things I am able to do during the day I spend most of that time thinking about how soon I can go back to bed. It makes me so sad. H…
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Songs of Christmas - The Song of Zacharias, Pt. 2
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26:48The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Chronic Illness: Living with Purpose - A Conversation with Sharon Betters and Friends
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1:00:54Having a long-term or chronic illness can disrupt your life in many ways. Managing your illness can be overwhelming as you try to understand what's happening in your body and how you can best use the energy you have each day. Chronic illnesses can be frightening, because you may not understand why this is happening to you. In this transparent inter…
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Songs of Christmas - The Songs of Zacharias, Pt. 1
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26:58The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Songs of Christmas - The Magnificat, Pt. 2
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27:12The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Songs of Christmas - The Magnificat, Pt. 1
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In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Does it really matter to pray if we or a loved one is sick? In that God doesn't change his mind. Our lives are already set...does praying to be well actually do any good?” Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assis…
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An Unexpected Twist in Life - A Conversation with Erin Kauffman
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Surprised by Suffering - A Hell to Be Shunned, Pt. 2
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28:31Sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters from the series Surprised by Suffering. Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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Surprised by Suffering - A Hell to Be Shunned, Pt. 1
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How Is God Using My Physical Pain for Good? | Ask Dr. Betters
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10:03In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says that 'God works all things together for the good of those who love him (Rom 8:28)'. How is God using my physical pain for good? What good can come from terrible pain that probably will have no end?" Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss o…
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Surprised by Suffering - Laughter Although the Heart Aches, Pt. 2
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Walking with Your Loved One Through Chronic Pain and Illness - A Conversation with Nate Brooks
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56:18The title of Nate Brooks’ book, Disrupted Journey: Walking with Your Loved One Through Chronic Pain and Illness, describes the transparent conversation he had with hosts Sharon Betters and Heidi Nequist. Caregivers are one of the most forgotten communities. They often find themselves in this position quite suddenly and must navigate a whole new way…
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Surprised by Suffering - Laughter Although the Heart Aches Pt. 1
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Surprised by Suffering - Surprised by Suffering, Pt. 2
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28:28Sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters from the series Surprised by Suffering Send us a text Support the showBy MARKINC Ministries
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