Doubters Welcome

Today we're doing the first-ever listener Q&A! You've all sent in questions about deconstruction, church culture, the inspiration of the Bible, and more. I can't wait to discuss it all. 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

In this episode I talk with Raiden, who offers a lot of insight on how to thoughtfully reconsider the beliefs we were given growing up. Stick around to the end to hear how Raiden is reconsider his beliefs on prayer. His stories are fascinating and encouraging! Enjoy the conversation. If you’re doubting or deconstructing your faith you’re in the right place. On this podcast we a

In some ways discussing the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture feels like discussing the Trinity. It’s confusing and messy, and you’ll probably say something wrong, so maybe it's best to not say much at all? But that fear allows our false assumptions about the Bible to go unchallenged! I’m grateful that Dr. Licona encouraged me to share our honest, but uncomfortable dialo

Dr. Mike Licona is professor a New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. Today we’re discussing his latest book, Jesus, Contradicted. Many Christians have serious doubts about the Bible, I was one of them! I wish I had discovered Dr. Licona and his work years ago because I think he presents an academically rigorous and satisfying explanation for why there are differe

In this episode I talk with Simeon, someone who found Doubters Welcome on YouTube and reached out. After getting to know him a little I thought his story would be perfect for the podcast. He talks a lot about emotional doubt. Even if you aren't familiar with emotional doubt, you've likely experienced it. In this conversation Simeon shares a strategy for dealing with emotional doubt

In this episode I talk with Kat, author of Let's Talk About Doubt. I've read a lot of books on doubt and they can be familiar and predictable. But Kat's book was filled with honest and helpful thoughts I hadn't previously considered! During our interview she expanded on her encouraging insights, including the best definition of 'faith' I have yet to come across. Enjoy the interview

In this episode I talk with Hope, a friend of mine from Scotland. Her story of doubt includes tension with God's goodness, tension with the Bible, and tension with the way church handles certain issues. I've learned so much from Hope and I hope you do too! If you're doubting your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we try to be totally honest about doubt, while still

After Shawn saw some shorts where I talked about "Four Kinds of Doubt," he wondered if doubt was getting a little too complicated. "Isn't doubt just doubt?" I love that he had me on his podcast to talk about kinds of doubt, how to identify them, and how to work through them. What a great conversation! While on, I also unveiled a big announcement for this ministry! Listen in to find

In this episode I talk with Austin Noll, author "A Jumble of Crumple Papers" and host of "The Crumpled Papers Podcast." I found myself relating to so much of what Austin said in his book that I wanted to talk with him about it. Our conversation brought so much clarity to exactly why legalism, elitism, and church abuse cause serious doubts. Enjoy! If you’re doubting or deconstruct

In this episode I talk with Dr. Jana Harmon, author of Atheists Finding God. For her book (and PhD) she interviewed 50 former atheists because she wanted to know, what would it take for an atheist to believe in Christianity? I thought that topic might be of interest to those who are wondering about themselves, what would it take for me to believe? Dr. Harmon has spent countless hou