Can I Have Faith and Have Doubts? The Honest Truth About Doubt

Have you ever felt terrible about doubting God? Have you ever lied about having spiritual doubts, so you covered it up with words like "praise" or "wisdom"? In this episode, Bethany Barr Phillips explores the complex relationship between doubt and faith. Just because you doubt doesn't mean you're a bad believer, it might just mean you are an honest one.

She challenges the notion that doubt is inherently negative and encourages listeners to confront their doubts honestly. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she provides practical strategies for navigating doubt, highlighting the importance of a community like the Pioneer Assembly and truth in overcoming it. Ultimately, she reassures that doubt does not disqualify one from being a good Christian, but rather can be a catalyst for deeper faith and understanding. 

 

LINKS: 

Pioneer Assembly Substack 

Pioneer Assembly Book Club

Pioneer Assembly Instagram

Bethany's Website for Booking

 

Great Resources for Doubters: 

Searching For Enough - Tyler Staton

Impossible Christianity - Kevin DeYoung

 

TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Understanding Doubt: A Natural Response

09:20 - Navigating Doubt: Strategies for Overcoming

14:14 - Embracing Faith Amidst Doubt