Why do bad things happen to good people—or is anyone really "good"? In this episode, Rohan Bell and Adrian explore one of Jesus’ most confronting teachings in Luke 13:1–5. Was he being heartless—or calling out hypocrisy? This honest conversation digs into karma culture, the myth of moral cause-and-effect, and why repentance isn't a one-time event but a daily posture of the heart.

🧠 What’s inside this episode?

✅ ⚖️ Do bad things happen only to bad people?

✅ 🔁 Why repentance is a daily necessity, not a once-off decision

✅ 💥 When Jesus sounds harsh—how to interpret strong warnings with compassion

✅ 🔄 Proverbs, suffering, and when the “good life formula” breaks

✅ 🧵 How God weaves our broken stories into his redemption plan

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction and background on Luke 13

01:30 – What happened with the Galileans and the tower of Siloam?

04:00 – Why people assume tragedy = divine punishment

07:30 – Jesus’ surprising warning: “You too will perish…”

09:00 – Daily repentance and staying humble

11:00 – The danger of complacency in faith

12:10 – Evangelism, discipleship, and our part in God’s mission

13:00 – Final reflections: God's grace, repentance, and daily surrender

🙋‍♂️ Reflection Questions

Do I sometimes assume that hardship in someone’s life is the result of their choices?

What does daily repentance look like for me?

Have I become complacent in any area of my walk with Jesus?

How can I play my part in both reaching others and discipling them in faith?

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