You Asked, We Answered: From Baptism and the Rapture to Scams, Smoking, and Forgiveness #150

In this special Q&A episode of Finished Strong, you asked—and we answered. Dan Wheeler, Terry Steen, and Brian Roland tackle a wide range of honest, real-life questions about the Bible, faith, and everyday struggles.

From baptism and the rapture to scams, smoking, forgiveness, prodigal children, pets in heaven, and innocent suffering, we dig into what Scripture says and how to live it out with hope.

In this episode we talk about:

Can Satan read your thoughts, or only God?
Is cremation acceptable to God—and what about the rapture and our bodies?
Why is there so much disagreement about interpreting the Bible, if the Holy Spirit brings unity?
Do you have to be baptized by immersion in “living water”?
Where did Cain’s wife come from?
Do dogs (and pets) go to heaven?
How do you handle a prodigal child who’s making destructive choices?
How do you forgive people who caused deep pain, abuse, or financial devastation (like scams)?
Does smoking keep you out of heaven?
Why does a loving God allow innocent suffering, especially in children?
Why do some godly people suffer while others who don’t follow God seem to have it easy?
If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like these, you’re not alone. This episode is full of Bible-based answers, personal stories, and encouragement to trust God’s character, even when life doesn’t make sense.