Podcasts about honest questions

This conversation explores honest questions about God, heaven, and life after death, presenting God not as a doctrine to master but as the love, grace, and goodness that draw us toward deeper humanity. Heaven is described less as a distant destination and more as God's renewing presence breaking into the world now—experienced whenever we forgive, love, seek justice, and participate in bringing God's kingdom to earth. While Scripture leaves many details about the afterlife unexplained, it offers hope that death is not the end, that we are being transformed into the fullness of who we were created to be, and that our calling today is to live into heaven's reality through love.

Logan Holloman | Next Gen Pastor | May 24, 2026 Referenced Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Colossians 1:16, Romans 1:28-31 Reflection Questions: 1. When you hear the question, “How could a loving God send people to hell?”, what emotions or assumptions immediately come to mind? How did this message challenge, deepen, or reshape the way you think about that question? 2. The sermon described hell as “the final form of exile from God” rather than simply punishment. How does viewing the Bible through the lens of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration change the conversation about judgment? 3. In Luke 16, the rich man's deepest issue was not wealth, but a heart curved inward on itself. Where are you tempted to become spiritually indifferent—to God, to others, or to suffering around you? 4. The cross shows Jesus entering our exile to bring us home. What stands out most to you about the idea that God personally stepped into judgment and suffering for humanity? 5. The sermon ended with the question: “Who am I becoming?” What habits, loves, priorities, or patterns are currently shaping your heart? Are they moving you toward deeper communion with God and others—or further inward toward self-centeredness? What's your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:01) - How Could God Send People To Hell?(00:02:56) - How Could a Loving God Send People To Hell?(00:03:32) - Jesus Story of Judgement and Hell(00:05:55) - Are We Created for Communion?(00:07:20) - Luke 16: The Rich Man and His Death(00:12:15) - Paul on Romans 1:8(00:14:58) - Black Hawk Down(00:21:18) - God Sent People to Hell(00:25:18) - Jesus' knocking on our hearts(00:29:39) - Wonders of the World Prayer

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Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | May 24, 2026 Referenced Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25, Genesis 3:7, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, Hebrews 4:15-16, Romans 12:1-2 Reflection Questions: 1. How would you explain the biblical teaching about God's plan for a healthy and holy expression of our sexuality? Do you agree or disagree with this teaching? Why or why not? 2. How would you describe the culture's view of human sexuality? 3. How do these different views create tension for a person that wants to follow Jesus? How have you personally experienced or observed that tension? In your opinion, how has the church done at navigating that tension in the culture? What have we done well? What have we done poorly? Explain. 4. Every person is mixture of hundreds of desires that are aligned and misaligned with the perspective of Jesus regarding sexuality. How is a person to navigate these desires as a follower of Jesus? How are we to discern what to do with our desires? (especially those that don't align with Jesus?) How can we learn to say no to those desires? 5. Why does submitting our desires to the redemptive care of Jesus require a lot of trust in His character and message? What do we need to believe about Jesus to trust him with our sexual desires? 6. Do you believe that Jesus lived a fulfilling life? Why or why not?Do you think that Jesus had all the same desires that we have as humans? Why or why not?Jesus lived his life as an unmarried man, who never had sex, and never had children, and had all the same temptations that we have (Hebrews 4:15-16)Do you think that we can also live a fulfilled life without those desires fulfilled? Explain.What do we need to experience a fulfilled and meaningful life if some of those desires are never fulfilled? 7. What is the role of the community of believers in helping us process the desires and brokenness of our sexuality? What makes involving others in this difficult or uncomfortable? How can you take steps to involve other people in helping you navigate your sexuality and desires? 8. Why is it important for us to acknowledge the reality that we all experience brokenness in our sexuality? What is the danger of only pointing to the brokenness of others in the culture and not naming/owning/confessing our own brokenness? 9. What is your next step in bringing your sexuality and desires into full alignment with the redemptive teaching of Jesus? Who will you process this with? What's your next step? * Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard* Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children* Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students* Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give* Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman* Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app * Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman Chapters (00:00:00) - The Questions About Sexuality(00:03:30) - God's Authority in Sexuality(00:11:32) - The Jesus story and the culture story(00:14:41) - How to Deal with Our Sexual Brokenness(00:21:29) - Jesus' Sexual Desires(00:29:57) - Sexual Desires and Their Transformation(00:37:11) - Jesus at Communion

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Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | May 17, 2026 9am Referenced Scripture: John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 3:12, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Reflection Questions:1. In your experience of our culture, what do people tend to appreciate about Jesus and what do they find difficult about Jesus? 2. Read John 14:6 — Why does Jesus' exclusive claim cause resistance in our culture? How have you experienced people's response to the exclusivity of Jesus? Explain. 3. Gandhi said, “Religions are different roads converging to the same point. What does it matter that we take a different road, so long as we reach the same goal? Wherein is the cause for quarreling?” — What makes this view from Ghandi more popular and a more acceptable way to look at differing religions and worldviews? 4. “All religions basically teach the same thing.” (Agree/Disagree) Why? Explain. What are some ways that different religions can overlap? 5. Law of Non-Contradiction: Contradictory propositions cannot both be true in the same sense at the same time. Put Aristotle's law in your own words. Does this make sense to you? Why or why not? Give an example of how this is true. 6. What are some core truth claims of different world religions that are contradictory to one another? Does it make sense to you that they can't all be true at the same time? Why or why not? 7. What are some core truth claims of Jesus and Christianity? How could someone investigate if these claims are true? Are you convinced of the truth claims of Jesus? Why or why not? 8. What are some unique beliefs of Christianity that are different from other world religions? 9. Read Ephesians 2:8-9 — Put this verse in your own words. Why is the concept of grace unique from other world religions? Explain why salvation is the work of God and not the work of people? What is our role in salvation? Why is boasting not a response to grace? 10. How does the exclusivity of the message of Christianity create urgency to share the message with the world? What is the posture of a Jesus follower that is communicating the message of salvation? (Read Colossians 3:12) 11. Why is there no room for arrogance in the posture of a follower of Jesus sharing the message of Jesus 12. How is God nudging you to take a next step as a result of this message? What's your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - Let's Just Get Along(00:06:10) - Christian theology: The law of non-contradiction(00:09:29) - Non-Proposals in Christianity(00:18:05) - What is Grace in Christianity?(00:19:00) - Ephesians 2,8 & 9(00:26:03) - Arrogance in the Gospel(00:34:52) - Jesus prayed for everyone

What if the dry, weary place you're in isn't something to escape—but a place where God is working? So many of us know that quiet middle space: you're not in crisis, but you're not exactly flourishing either. You're tired, spiritually dry, disconnected, or simply going through the motions. It's not dramatic enough to call a breakdown, but something in you knows you're weary. In this episode, Dr. Alison and author/priest Tish Harrison Warren explore what grows in these weary places—and why seasons of spiritual dryness, burnout, and languishing aren't signs that something is wrong with you. They may be part of how God forms you. Together, they talk about aridity, resilience, stability, and what it means to stay present to the life you actually have instead of constantly looking for a way out. You'll discover: Why spiritual dryness doesn't mean you're failing The difference between depression, burnout, and languishing What the desert fathers and mothers can teach us about resilience Why “staying in your cell” can become a path of formation How ordinary repair, routines, and relationships shape us over time What it means to let where you are do its work How hope changes the way we endure hard seasons This conversation offers a counter-cultural invitation: you don't have to rush out of the weary place. There may be something growing there. More Resources:

Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor | May 10, 2026 Referenced Scripture: Acts 17:16-27Reflection Questions:1. What's one thing that stood out to you from the sermon and why? 2. How would you describe your relationship with science? 3. What are Biblical examples of how science and faith can come into contact? 4. One of Brian's main points was that believers need to use the right tools for the right tasks as we share our faith. What examples of this do you see throughout the Bible or even just in regular life? 5. Brian's focal point was that science best answers questions related to HOW the natural world works and faith best answers questions related to WHY the natural world is. Do you agree or disagree? Why? 6. Read Acts 17:16-27 What elements of Paul's interactions with the Athenians offer clues to how we might engage people that have a science bend? 7. What would the church look like if everyone took Paul's cues in interacting with people outside the faith, especially those where science is most influential? 8. What are your thoughts around Genesis 1 and the definition of a day? 9. Brian cited the use of Yom as the Hebrew word for day in Genesis 1 as also being the same word describing various periods of time. He referenced Genesis 2:2, 4:3, 43:9 and 44:32. What do you think about the various uses of Yom in Genesis? 10. What might be a next step for you related to the interaction of science and faith and the people in your sphere? What's your next step? * Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard * Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children * Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students * Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give * Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman * Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app * Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Right Tools for the Right Job(00:06:28) - Paul reasoned in Athens(00:13:04) - Paul: Why Does the Universe Exist? (Acts 17(00:16:01) - Debate on Science and Faith(00:19:19) - The Debate Over Genesis 1 and the Age of the Earth(00:20:27) - The Day Debate in Genesis 1:2(00:26:50) - Three Hard Questions for Science and Faith(00:29:34) - Three Scientists on the Origins of Everything

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | May 3, 2026 9am Referenced Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-19, John 5:39, Luke 24:44, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 3:15-16, Matthew 7:24 Reflection Questions:1. What was one thing from the sermon that stuck out to you? 2. 2 Timothy 3:1616 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, What questions do you have about the reliability of the Bible? What objections have you heard from others about the reliability of the Bible? 3. Do any of those objections create questions or doubts for you? Why or why not? 4. Do you have answers that help you remove those objections from your questions/doubts? Explain. 5. Read 1 Corinthians 15:14-19What convinces you that the bodily resurrection of Jesus was an actual event in human history? What does our faith rest or fall on this one singular event? What objections might there be to this having actually happened? What could be an answer to these objections? 6. What evidence for the reliability of the Bible from the sermon was helpful to you? What questions about the Bible's reliability would it be helpful for you to explore? How will you engage this? 7. Read Hebrews 4:12How can the Bible impact our life through reading/studying/reflecting on it? How have you seen this accomplished in your life? If this is true, why do you think so many Christians struggle to make time to hear from God in the Scriptures? What is your plan to regularly allow God to speak to you from the Scriptures? 8. Read Matthew 7:24The Bible is only authoritative in our lives if we actually DO what God says to us from the Scriptures. What parts of the Bible have you had a difficult time obeying? What is your next step in obedience to God's Word? What's your next step? * Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard * Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children * Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students * Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give * Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman * Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app * Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Authority of the Bible(00:05:24) - Can we Trust the Reliability of the New Testament Documents?(00:13:41) - The New Testament is Reliable and True(00:22:41) - The Real Problem With the Bible(00:30:38) - Mark Twain: The Ultimate Test of Authority in Our Life(00:35:06) - The Case for Christ

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Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | April 26, 2026 Referenced Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, John 20:26-27, Matthew 14:28-31, Jude 1:22 Reflection Questions:1) What are doubts/questions you have about God or Christian faith? What is the root of your question? (What is your doubt about?) 2) How does God view our doubts? Does doubt mean a lack of faith? How can processing our doubts with God actually make our faith stronger? 3) Have you experienced the church as a safe/helpful place to express your doubts or questions? Why or why not? 4) Have you had the opportunity to help others process their doubt? Describe that experience. What did you learn from that experience? 5) Read Jude 1:22Be merciful to those who doubtWhat does it mean to be merciful to those who doubt? Describe how this would look in someone's life? How might it look for a person to not receive mercy? What is the cost of a lack of mercy? How could you grow in helping others process their doubts and questions? 6) Why would it be important to actually verbalize our doubts to God and other followers of Jesus? What does it mean to take our doubts to Jesus? What does this look like practically? What is the danger of trying to ignore or suppress our doubts and questions? 7) What questions or doubts do you have now that you need to verbalize to God and other followers of Jesus? BONUS STUDY:8) Read Psalm 73 of AsaphWhat observations can you make about processing doubts from this psalm? What's your next step? * Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard * Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children * Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students * Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give * Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman * Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app * Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - Exploring Your Doubts(00:04:40) - The Great Commission(00:11:02) - Thomas and the Disbelievers(00:14:42) - Jesus asks Peter Why Did He Doubt?(00:22:09) - How to Engage Your Doubt(00:25:10) - What Are Your Doubts?(00:28:18) - Be Merciful to Those Who Doubt(00:32:12) - Be Right with Those Who Doubt

Prayer can feel simple until you try to do it out loud, in a group, or from a place of disappointment. In this episode, we begin an honest conversation about prayer—what it is, what it isn't, and some of the ways we may misunderstand it. Prayer is a relationship. Not a script. Not a performance. Not a way to get God to do what we want. We're not claiming to have all the answers, but we believe exploring the ideas and questions about prayer together is worth it. As we start this series, we want to hear from you. What questions, doubts, or experiences do you have about prayer? Send them our way—we'd love to include them in future episodes. Contact us at thefathersbusiness.com or find us on social media.

Honest Questions for Deeper Faith, The Sanctuary Service, April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday

Michael Kohan  Elevate Life Project:  Mindfulness | Spirituality | Success | Personal Growth Episode: Awaken Your Potential: Is It Time for a Career Breakthrough Show Notes: How to Know When It's Time to Change Careers (and Find What Fulfills You) Michael Cohan welcomes listeners to the Elevate Life Project and explores how to know when it's time to change careers or life direction, especially for those feeling stuck, going through the motions, and ignoring the quiet question of “Is this really it?” He contrasts the old expectation of staying in one job for decades with today's reality and encourages listeners to consider whether a job that once met a need still fits who they are now. He reframes outgrowing a career as awareness and growth, not failure, and suggests the “spark” that once drew you in is a key signal. He offers an exercise to review past jobs, hobbies, and projects to identify what you loved, why you moved on, and the patterns that reveal what fulfills you, including embracing a need for variety and new challenges. He closes with a weekly challenge, a call to share, subscribe, leave a review, and visit elevatelifeproject.com.   00:00 Welcome and Mission 00:45 Why Change Matters 01:45 Old Career Model Is Gone 02:44 Outgrowing the Job 04:10 Comfort and Fear Traps 05:03 Layoff as a Wake Up 06:00 Is the Spark Still There 06:57 Growth Is Not Failure 09:06 Find Clarity in Your Past 10:18 Spot Your Patterns 11:19 Multi Passionate Strength 12:35 Honest Questions and Discomfort 13:40 Weekly Challenge Exercise 14:15 Final Push to Change   14:40 Subscribe and Closing #TimeForChange #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #LiveWithPurpose #StopSettling #ElevateYourLife #SelfAwareness #Leadership #Mindset  

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Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today's Scripture is: John 20:24–29 Go Deeper: Episode 159: Spiritual Drowning, Honest Questions, and a God Who Doesn't Let Go with Heather Thompson Day Episode 74: The Neurobiology of Hope and How to Find Hope in Hard Times with Dr. Curt Thompson Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook ⁠Sign up⁠ for Dr. Alison's free weekly email for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are so many young people deconstructing their faith? In this Dangerous Conversation, Kirk and James dive headfirst into the deconstruction epidemic, unpacking hypocrisy in the church, fear-based faith, unanswered honest questions, and why genuine conversations may be the very thing that saves belief instead of destroying it.   To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0    Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com   #TheKirkCameronShow #DangerousConversations #Deconstruction #DeconstructingFaith #KirkCameron #ChristianPodcast #LeavingChristianity #LeavingTheChurch #ChurchHypocrisy #ChristianYouTube

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day Today's Scripture is: Psalm 62:5–8 Go Deeper: Episode 176: Intimacy with God in a Noisy World Episode 159: Spiritual Drowning, Honest Questions, & a God Who Doesn't Let Go ⁠Sign up⁠ for Dr. Alison's free weekly email for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What if your biggest homeschool fears have already been faced by countless families before you? Join Zan and homeschool veteran Nancy Manos as they tackle three trending questions: Why choose homeschooling? How do you teach subjects you struggle with? Will homeschooling ruin your child? Drawing from decades of experience, Nancy and Zan share honest stories, practical wisdom, and genuine encouragement for parents. Be inspired to embrace the freedoms and relationships that make homeschooling a powerful gift to your family. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/169-nancy-manos LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

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Minor Prophets, Major Message: HabakkukHabakkuk 1-3 “How long, LORD…?” Three Lessons from Habakkuk's Journey of Faith:1.Real FAITH involves HONEST QUESTIONS.2.God's JUSTICE is SURE, even when it seems SLOW.3.The life of FAITH is all about WAITING and WORSHIPING. Major Message: When nothing makes SENSE and God feels SILENT, the faithful still TRUST and WORSHIP Him. Takeaways:PRAY your honest questions to God.Remember and reflect on God's FAITHFULNESS.WORSHIP God, no matter your circumstances.ENCOURAGE someone else to keep trusting God.

Sunday Morning, July 27, 2025Major Messages from Minor Prophets:Honest Questions for a Holy God ... Habakkuk 1-2A message delivered by Richard Fleming

What does it mean to risk love again—after loss, heartbreak, and the disorientating grief that follows? In this incredibly tender and powerful conversation, I'm joined by Stephanie Duncan Smith, author of Even After Everything, to talk about the kind of spiritual confusion that often follows personal loss—particularly pregnancy loss. Stephanie shares how, after experiencing a miscarriage, her faith didn't disappear—but it did change its shape. Together, we explore how to stay grounded in God's love even when your emotions feel muted, your prayers feel flat, or your sense of spiritual connection feels off. Whether you've experienced loss or walked alongside someone who has, this episode is an invitation into honest faith and the sacred practice of hope. This episode explores: Why spiritual numbness is a natural response to pain What it looks like to grieve without having to fake it How to handle deep pain during seasons that are supposed to be joyful Why naming your loss honestly can help you heal How Stephanie processed the grief of pregnancy loss

What if the key to discovering your true identity isn't about finding the right job, title, or even relationship—but answering four simple, powerful questions from God? In today's episode, we explore the life-changing questions God asks in Scripture—questions that still echo into our lives today: “Where are you?” “What is your name?” “What's in your hand?” “What do you want Me to do for you?” These aren't just questions for Bible characters. They're deeply personal. Each one reveals something about where we're hiding, what we're believing, and how much we're really willing to trust God. If you've been wrestling with identity, purpose, or feeling like you're not enough—this conversation is for you.

In this special live episode of the Pastors & Pizza Podcast, the pastors serve up Red Pepper Pizza in Sultan, WA to a live audience while dishing out prizes and candid conversation. They reflect on highlights from Season 4 and tackle listener-submitted questions with humor, honesty, and heart. It's a fun, thoughtful wrap-up to the season you won't want to miss.

Today, we explored the reality of doubt in the life of faith, drawing from the story of Habakkuk—a prophet who dared to bring his deepest questions and frustrations directly to God. Habakkuk lived through a time of spiritual revival under King Josiah, only to see everything unravel under the wicked reign of Jehoiakim. Surrounded by political chaos and spiritual decline, Habakkuk's heart was broken as he watched his people turn from God and face the threat of destruction from brutal foreign powers. In his confusion and pain, he did not turn away from God, but instead turned toward Him, voicing his honest doubts and asking, “Why?”God's response to Habakkuk was not what he expected. Instead of promising immediate rescue or revival, God revealed that He was already at work in ways Habakkuk could not understand—even using the Babylonians, a ruthless nation, as part of His plan. This answer only deepened Habakkuk's confusion, showing us that sometimes, even when God answers, it doesn't resolve all our questions. The story invites us to wrestle honestly with our doubts, recognizing that doubt is not the enemy of faith, but can be a catalyst for deeper trust and a more personal relationship with God.We also reflected on the story of Thomas, the disciple who doubted, and how his journey led him to a faith that was truly his own. Doubt, rather than being a sign of spiritual weakness, can be the soil in which authentic faith grows. The key is not to run from our questions, but to bring them to Jesus, who meets us with patience and love.Ultimately, what we need most in seasons of doubt is not answers, but God's presence. Answers may not heal our pain or restore what we've lost, but the assurance that God is with us—steadfast, loving, and unafraid of our questions—gives us the courage to hold on. Faith is not about having everything figured out; it's about trusting the One who holds us, even when nothing makes sense. In the space between our questions and God's answers, we find that His presence is enough.Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:00] - Introduction: Life-Changing Encounters[03:55] - Wrestling with Doubt and Asking “Why?”[06:00] - Context: The World of Habakkuk[07:43] - Josiah's Revival and Judah's Decline[09:09] - The Spiritual and Political Crisis[12:17] - Habakkuk's Honest Questions[13:56] - Personal Story: A Father's Pain and Doubt[16:33] - God's Surprising Answer[18:31] - God at Work in Unexpected Ways[20:13] - The Babylonians: God's Unimaginable Plan[22:27] - Habakkuk's Confusion and Struggle[24:14] - Doubt as a Pathway to Deeper Faith[27:04] - Thomas: From Doubt to Devotion[30:51] - Faith in the Midst of Unanswered Questions[32:52] - The Limits of Answers and the Need for God[35:53] - Holding On When Life Doesn't Make Sense[38:22] - Waiting and Watching in the Silence[39:12] - Presence Over Answers[40:44] - Spoken Word: “A Shadow of a Doubt”[46:46] - God's Love in Our Doubt and Closing PrayerWelcome, EVC!

I'm joined by the brilliant and beautifully honest Dr. Heather Thompson Day for a conversation on spiritual wrestling. Heather's latest book, What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure explores what happens when the faith you once relied on starts to unravel. Heather shares openly about her father's battle with Alzheimer's, the spiritual crisis it triggered, and the years she spent in what she calls “spiritual drowning.” We talk about attachment, disappointment, failure, and the unexpected ways God shows up when everything else is falling apart. This conversation is a powerful example of how doubt and faith can co-exist. If you've ever wondered whether you're allowed to question your faith—or felt like you were losing your grip on God—this episode is for you. We explore: What happens when the God you believed in no longer matches your reality How therapy helped Heather not just psychologically but spiritually Why what feels like failure may be something deeper—and more redemptive The unexpected miracle Heather experienced at the end of her long season of doubt This isn't a story of tidy answers. It's a story of holding on, even when you're not sure what you're holding onto.

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Send us a textHave you ever wondered about the power of a well-placed question? Pesach Sheni—the "Second Passover"—offers a fascinating glimpse into how questioning can actually reshape religious practice and deepen spiritual understanding.This spiritually charged day commemorates an extraordinary moment when a group of Israelites, deemed ritually impure and thus ineligible to participate in the Passover offering, approached Moses with a heartfelt question: "Why should we be left out?" Their genuine inquiry led to something remarkable—a new commandment in the Torah, giving them a second chance to fulfill this central mitzvah one month later.What's truly striking, as we explore in this episode, isn't just the accommodation that was made, but how this story elevates the very act of questioning itself. These individuals weren't merely complaining—they were earnestly seeking understanding and inclusion. Their names were immortalized in Torah not because of their status or power, but because they dared to ask an honest question. As the great Mir Mashgiach taught, had they merely thought about their complaint without coming forward, no new commandment would have been enacted.This principle extends throughout Jewish tradition—from Moses himself, who constantly questioned to clarify divine law, to the daughters of Tzelophchad who challenged inheritance customs, to the great Rabbi Akiva Eger, remembered for his penetrating questions. Judaism values questions over answers because sincere inquiry opens new perspectives and unearths deeper truths.The lesson of Pesach Sheni speaks directly to us today: Never stop interrogating, questioning, and inquiring with honesty and truth. The more we ask with genuine interest, the more we discover. What questions might you ask that could deepen your understanding or perhaps even change the world around you?Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Don't Let Doubt Define or Defeat You | Restored & Sent Have you ever felt like your questions and doubts disqualify you from faith? You're not alone. The reality is that doubt is something virtually all Christians experience at some point in their faith journey. We'll challenge the one-dimensional view of "Doubting Thomas" by revealing six dimensions of his faith journey that are often overlooked. Through Thomas's story in the Gospel of John, we discover a disciple who was: 1. Willing to Sacrifice - When others hesitated to follow Jesus into danger, Thomas boldly declared, "Let us also go that we may die with him" (John 11:16) 2. Prepared to Follow - Even when uncertain of the destination, Thomas honestly asked questions to better understand and follow Jesus 3. Fully Honest - Rather than pretending to believe, Thomas expressed his doubts openly 4. Supported with Evidence - Jesus didn't rebuke Thomas for his questions but provided the evidence he needed 5. Stronger Than He Gets Credit For - Thomas made one of the strongest confessions of faith in scripture: "My Lord and my God!" 6. A Faith That Spreads to Others - Thomas's journey from doubt to conviction continues to help countless believers You'll walk away with a new perspective to never allow a season of doubt to limit your future walk with and effectiveness for Jesus. God is big enough to handle your questions and has given us all the evidence we need. Whether you're currently wrestling with questions or walking alongside someone who is, this message offers practical hope that doubt can be a doorway to deeper belief rather than a dead end. Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Restored & Sent Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/bmYIA3ZkY-g) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)

Honest Questions, Real Answers: “Why Bother with Church When I Can Find Community Anywhere?”Hebrews 10:19-25 Bother with church because we are the only community who… 1. Approach God together in WORSHIP and PRAYER. (v. 22)“Let us draw near to God.” 2. STRENGTHEN each other's grip on HOPE. (v. 23)“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess.” 3. Intentionally push each other toward ACTION with ETERNITY in view. (vv. 24-25)“Let us consider how we may spur one another on.” Takeaways:Stop treating church like it's OPTIONAL.Don't settle for SURFACE-LEVEL community.The question isn't “Why bother with church?” but “Why SETTLE for anything LESS?”

BIG Idea: Want to FIND your life? LOSE your life in SERVING others. 1. The REQUEST: AMBITION Revealed (Mark 10:35-37) 2. The RESPONSE: REALITY Check (Mark 10:38-41) “The WAY of the Lord is through the CROSS of the Lord.” 3.  The REALITY: True GREATNESS Defined (Mark 10:42-45) “Not so with you.” Mark 10:43 (NIV) SERVANT SLAVE “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 (NIV) “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16 (NIV) Takeaway: Exercise your SERVE muscle through LOVE WEEK. Community Influence: We seek to impact every corner of our community. – OCC Core Value

As we enter April, a month packed with school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day, this episode invites you to hit pause, reflect, and reset. Julie asks three brutally honest questions every leader should be reflecting on right now: How are you really feeling? Are your habits still supporting you? Who are you becoming through your daily choices? This episode is your quarterly check-in, a moment to stop running on autopilot and realign with what matters most. Julie shares mindset strategies, practical tools, and powerful questions to help you protect your wellbeing, live in alignment with your values, and lead with intention. If you’ve been feeling off track, tired, or stretched too thin, this is your sign to pause and recalibrate.

As leaders, how often do we pause to define success—not for our organizations or teams, but for ourselves? In this episode, we explore the deeply personal nature of success and the critical questions leaders must ask to align their actions with their values. From building team culture to balancing productivity and people, we dive into the trade-offs leaders face and the impact of their choices. Tune in for an honest conversation about how redefining success can reshape your leadership approach and legacy.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

Big Idea: When God lets you down, ask Him why. Problem: We feel God has let us down but never question Him directly. Solution: Go and question God directly and He will give you hope and knowledge of Him. Vision: Together, be a shelter for honest questions that leads to hope and intimacy with God. Steps to Change: 1. Acknowledge how God let you down. 2. Question Him in His presence. 3. Find Hope in God's presence. 4. Enter into a deeper knowledge of God. Step of Faith: Stop questioning God alone. Bring your doubts about God directly to Him. Trust Him enough to hear you, enter your struggle, and be your hope. You will come out knowing God and being known by Him more than ever. Short Summary: God encourages us to confront Him with our feelings of disappointment in Him. He is our shelter to question Him, and the church is a shelter for honest questions about Him. “Come now, let us reason together.” Isaiah 1:18
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 This recording is from the sermon series “Who We Are. Scripture reading from Isaiah 1:18, Matthew 7:7, 1 Peter 3:15 At The Grove Church, we strive to build a flourishing city, together. Engaging both believers and skeptics, we foster an environment for honest conversations about faith, doubt, and the transformative power of the Gospel. Stay connected to The Grove Church Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Full Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If you found value in this video, please like, share, subscribe, and be a part of our growing online family. Blessings and thank you for joining us on this journey!

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On today's episode, I talk with Christian author Philip Blackett. We discuss social media, looking after the garden, and daycare. Today's special guest can be found here: https://www.philipblackett.com/ As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting the show. If you like what you hear and want to help keep the recording light on, visit https://www.patreon.com/BSWthepodcast, and become a patron today! Your episodic tithes of a dollar or more will get you early access to each episode, stickers, shirts, and even shout-outs. The Bible Says What!? the book is now available! Click here! Stop by thebiblesayswhat.com and check out all the latest merchandise and fun! Thanks to the cosmic powers of the internet, it is now possible to buy me a beer online. Simply go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BSWthepodcast and click the appropriate buttons. Other ways to tune in: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bswthepodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7FrIcfAfHHRr9ZkKSR11BQ/featured?app=desktop iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-says-what/id1383942979?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iizrha4gh56jgb3s5d2cx6hwejm Follow the show on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/791536591381847/?source_id=351267068703016.