The Christian Skeptic

Feb 25 2025 19 ep. 41 mins 1

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Hey, we’re Adam and Aaron, and we have a simple belief: faith should be rooted in truth, not tradition. On this show, we question everything—doctrines, traditions, cultural expectations, and religious dogma—not to dismantle Christianity, but to restore it to its biblical and historical essence. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, deconstructing your beliefs, or just longing for some intellectual honesty, The Christian Skeptic is a space for real conversations about what it truly means to follow Jesus. New episodes drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along and be part of the conversation at thechristianskeptic.org.

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Three Critical Mistakes Christians Make About Matthew 7:21-23

Feb 25 2025 40 mins

This week, we dive into one of Jesus’ most unsettling statements from Matthew 7:21-23—”I never knew you. Depart from me.” Often misinterpreted as a call for believers to work more and try harder, we unpack how this passage actually dismantles a works-based approach to salvation, revealing that knowing Jesus—not religious performance—is what truly matters. We explore cul

The Truth About "All Things Work Together for Good" (Romans 8:28)

Feb 18 2025 51 mins

This week, we kick off a new series on commonly misinterpreted passages of Scripture, starting with Romans 8:28. We unpack what it really means when Scripture says “all things work together for good,” challenging misconceptions about God’s sovereignty, suffering, and Christian growth. Topics we discuss: How we misunderstand God’s definition of “good” What Paul means b

Why I Stopped Trying to Be a Good Christian

Feb 11 2025 46 mins

This week, Adam shares his story—years of fear and chasing the impossible standard of "perfection", until the weight of legalism and religious control led him to question everything. We discuss the pressure to be "good" in church culture, deconstruction, and what happens when we stop trying to earn God's love and discover the truth of grace and the gospel. Topics we discuss: E

From Legalism to Liberation: Navigating Church Hurt and Theological Shifts

Feb 04 2025 60 mins

Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic. Season 02 of The Christian Skeptic is here! In this raw and candid episode, Aaron shares his personal journey through faith, ministry, and discovering authentic grace. Navigating personal tragedy, the complexities of church leadership, and

A Skeptical Christmas Special

Dec 19 2024 44 mins

In this special Christmas episode, we talk about our favorite Christmas traditions, imaginative storytelling, and the deeper meaning behind the season. From nostalgic books and movies to the magic of childhood wonder, we reflect on why Christmas is more than just a holiday. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (00:09) - The hot toddy illustration (04:24) - Christmas traditions (15

Season 01 Wrap-Up: Faith and Reason in the Christian Life

Nov 12 2024 34 mins

This week, we wrap up season one of The Christian Skeptic and reflect on the topics of grace, faith, and why the Bible plays such a critical role in our lives. The root of Christian Skepticism is about the willingness to continually challenge and re-examine our own bias and convictions in light of Scripture. Our goal in season one was to lay the foundation for how we do that. As we

Interpreting the Bible with Wisdom and Grace (Biblical Authority, 04)

Nov 05 2024 49 mins

In part four of our series on biblical authority we dive into the last five of 10 crucial principles for interpreting Scripture. We also discuss some common pitfalls, like interpreting the Bible through the lens of our experience, the problems with "what would Jesus do", and more. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (05:21) - What Would Jesus Do? (13:32) - Interpret the Bible thro

How to Read and Interpret the Bible (Biblical Authority, Part 03)

Oct 29 2024 44 mins

This week, we continue our series on biblical authority and discuss principles for interpreting the Bible accurately. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:53) - Introduction to biblical interpretation (02:50) - Challenges in understanding the Bible (10:11) - Let Scripture interpret Scripture (24:02) - Meaning is derived from context (32:07) - Interpret Scripture normatively

Is the Bible True? The Astonishing Historical Evidence (Biblical Authority, Part 02)

Oct 22 2024 48 mins

How can we know if the Bible is true? In part 02 of our series on Biblical authority and interpretation, we dive into why we believe the Bible is true and authoritative. We discuss the historical, archaeological, and scientific evidence, and how that has shaped our thinking. Despite being written over centuries by more than 40 authors in multiple languages, the Bible presents rema

How a Skeptic Can Believe the Bible Is the Ultimate Truth (Biblical Authority, Part 01)

Oct 15 2024 34 mins

This week, we kick off a three-part series about the Bible and our claim that it is not only our ultimate authority, but the foundation of all truth. In part 01, we ask, what is the connection between skepticism and belief? How can we know what is true and what is false? We explore how Christianity, once intellectually respected and revered, has become a watered-down shadow of its