Did My Dad Die Without Jesus? - With Professor R. L. Solberg
Podcast:True Comfort Published On: Fri Jul 25 2025 Description: Losing a loved one is hard, but it’s even more heartbreaking when we’re uncertain about their eternal destination. In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi has a heartfelt conversation with professor and apologist, R. L. Solberg who opens up about his ongoing efforts to share the good news of the Gospel with his once-estranged father, the grief he experienced when his father died unexpectedly having never confessed a belief in Jesus, and his unwavering trust in the goodness of God through it all. Chapters00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics03:48 How to Read the Bible: Hermeneutics 10109:53 The Journey to Apologetics: Personal Background19:57 The Role of Apologetics in Comfort and Suffering21:44 Engaging with Others: The Heart of Apologetics29:39 Personal Stories: Conversations with My Father39:03 The Importance of Kindness and Moral Foundations40:29 Conversations with My Father: A Personal Journey41:25 Facing Life and Death: The Stakes of Faith43:17 The ICU Visit: A Father's Last Words45:09 Dealing with Loss: The Aftermath of Death46:07 Searching for Evidence of Faith48:04 The Pain of Uncertainty: What Happens After Death?49:31 Trusting God's Justice and Sovereignty51:51 Finding Comfort in the Psalms54:43 Understanding God's Love and Justice58:13 The Role of Evidence in Faith01:01:17 The Resurrection: A Foundation for Belief01:05:01 Final Thoughts: Encouragement for the HurtingTo learn more about Professor R. L. Solberg and his latest book, visit:Amazon: The Law, the Christ, the PromiseMinistry website: TheBiblicalRoots.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@TheBiblicalRootshttps://www.instagram.com/r.l.solberg/To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.comTo get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon