A pastor answers, “Where is God when terrible things happen?”

Jan. 12, 2025 4:55 PM PT

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Rev. Paul Tellström lost his Altadena church to the fires. The first service since was a joint service with the Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church. He talks about faith and where God is during times like these.

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