Reconstructing Faith Through Story - with Jon

This episode is the second part of my conversation with Meredith Miller, author of "Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From." In this conversation we discuss 'moratorium.' What is it? Is it different than deconstruction? And how might it be necessary for mature faith? Enjoy the conversation!If you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] a Voice NoteSupport the show

For years, I've been saying I want to talk with a children's minister who is thinking about how to offer faith that leaves less to be "undone" later. Recently, when I said that to a friend, she ran to her bookshelf and grabbed Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From. In this episode I talk with Meredith Miller, author of Woven. Enjoy the conversation!If you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] a Voice NoteSupport the show

In this episode I talk Jon, an author from Montreal who wrote, Trial and Error: Making the Annihilist. I invited Jon on to talk about how his book helped him process pain, anger, and doubt. Enjoy the conversation!If you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] a Voice NoteSupport the show

In this episode I talk with Dr. Kristen Davis. We discuss how to have an interactive relationship with God and the trust it takes to do so. If you would like to learn more about Kristen's work, visit www.DoubtLessFaith.com.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Send a Voice NoteSupport the show

I was writing a video script on this topic and having a hard time organizing my thoughts, so I asked Parker if he'd be willing to talk it out. The most common advice, that we shouldn't take breaks from church, has stopped Christian leaders from hearing why people step away and has left those struggling with no practical guidance for how to take a break or reintegrate successfully. In this episode, we're honest about the Church's failures while remaining hopeful about Jesus' vision for the Church. Buckle up for some uncomfortable (but much needed) nuance!Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Send a Voice NoteSupport the show

At the end of every podcast episode, I invite listeners to reach out via email if they have something to add. I love hearing from you! And I'm so glad Stephen decided to reach out and share his story of OCD and faith.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Send a Voice NoteSupport the show

In this episode I chat with Justine, a colleague of mine in the Wesleyan Church. Months ago, I was part of a webinar with the Wesleyan Church, where I discussed doubt. The week after, there was a follow up call where people could come and discuss more. As Justine and I waited for people to join (and no one ever did), we had a great conversation about doubt! I appreciated Justine’s insight and really respect they way she approaches doubt and faith. In fact, it was so good that I asked Justine if I could share our conversation with you all. So, enjoy this chat between two leaders on what it looks like for to navigate doubt well as individuals, but also as a denomination.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Send a Voice NoteSupport the show

Angela Reitsma Bick, co-author of Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada, came on to discuss the research outlined in her book. She shared seven triggers of Canadian deconstruction. What are they and which four are exports from the USA? Listen to find out!Find more info on courses offered by Angela here:https://f2bf.icscanada.edu/https://f2bf.icscanada.edu/f2bf-courses/Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Send a Voice NoteSupport the show

If we Google, "Doubting my salvation," what advice will we find? I watched, read, and listened to the first 100 search results to see what advice is most commonly offered. Here's what I learned, what I think was missed, and what helped me stop doubting my salvation. Thanks to Shawn for inviting me on the Prepared to Answer Podcast to have this conversation.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Send a Voice NoteSupport the show

I think my friend Parker is good at asking questions and being curious about his faith, but in a way that isn't driven by anxiety! In this conversation we talk about how to have a faith that can be flexible around the edges.Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected] you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here.Send a Voice NoteSupport the show