Faith, Evil, and Truth: The Case for God | Ben Alderman

Apr 1, 2026

Ben Alderman, pastor and fitness coach who founded the Overcome Project, blends ministry with gym outreach. He tackles why suffering might preserve free will, how faith supports addiction recovery, Christian hypocrisy and politics, modeling belief for others, and the role of science versus faith. Short, candid conversations on transformation, truth, and real-world faith.

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INSIGHT

Why Evil Exists To Allow True Love

Ben Alderman says God allows evil because removing it would eliminate human freedom and the possibility of true love and relationship.
He frames suffering as a testing ground where genuine faith is proven and often produces good within people.

ADVICE

Replace Addictions With A Higher Love

Replace destructive addictions with a higher love rather than just another habit to beat the old one.
Use faith in God as the ‘ultimate’ replacement so other healthy pursuits cascade from that foundation.

ANECDOTE

How A Breakfast Invitation Led To Pastoring

Ben describes being invited to breakfast by a pastor who saw his pastoral gifts and encouraged vocational ministry, which felt like his heart was singing.
That led him from gym coaching into executive and then interim lead pastor roles.

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What if faith isn’t blind… but the most rational conclusion?In this episode, Pastor Ben breaks down the problem of evil, free will, addiction, hypocrisy in Christianity, and why belief in God may be unavoidable. From the role of suffering to the power of transformation, this conversation goes deep into the questions most people are afraid to ask.We also get into modern issues—politics, culture, and the tension between faith and real-world behavior—and why the biggest challenge to Christianity might be Christians themselves.Follow Ben:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironmile_ben/Church: https://www.restlife.net/Gym: https://www.ironmilefitness.com/00:00 – Why does God allow evil?10:30 – Addiction, faith, and replacing bad habits22:15 – Christianity, politics, and hypocrisy38:40 – What it really means to “believe”52:10 – Science vs faith debate1:05:00 – Why living right actually mattersSpecial perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK/TRT/PEPTIDES! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com and use code "POWERPROJECT" for 10% off Self-Service Labs and Guided Optimization®.🧠 Methylene Blue: Better Focus, Sleep and Mood 🧠 Use Code POWER10 for 10% off!➢https://troscriptions.com?utm_source=affiliate&ut-m_medium=podcast&ut-m_campaign=MarkBel-I_podcastBest 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerprojectFOLLOW Mark Bell➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell