Doubters Welcome

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  What is Moratorium? - Pt. 2 with Meredith 22.09.2026 42min

  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. Dou...
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  Faith That Leaves Less to Be Undone - Pt. 1 with Meredith 08.09.2026 46min

  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 abo...
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  Reconstructing Faith Through Story - with Jon 25.08.2026 36min

  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 Matt@DoubtersW...
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  Building a Trusting Relationship With God - with Dr. Davis 11.08.2026 44min

  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]. 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. Doubt...
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  Is Taking a Break From Church Allowed? - with Parker 28.07.2026 42min

  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 Chu...
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  OCD: The Doubting Disease - with Stephen 14.07.2026 46min

  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]. 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 ar...
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  Does Our Denomination Welcome Doubters? - with Justine 23.06.2026 33min

  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 ...
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  Canadian Deconstruction: Triggers and Transformation - with Angela 09.06.2026 49min

  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 Matt@DoubtersWel...
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  Doubting Our Salvation - with Shawn 26.05.2026 28min

  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]. If you're doubting or deconstructing your faith, y...
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  Can Deep Faith Have Flexible Edges? - with Parker 12.05.2026 38min

  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]. 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. Doub...
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  Can Ministers Doubt and Doubters Minister? - with Simeon 22.04.2025 43min

  My friend Simeon and I discuss whether ministers can healthily express doubt and whether doubters can participate in ministry. In our live exploration we hashed out what it might look like for a church to be "honest about doubt and hopeful about faith." Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected]. 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 hopefu...
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  Doubts of the Spiritually Abused - with Dr. Berghuis-Hummel 08.04.2025 44min

  Dr. Wendy Berghuis-Hummel and I define spiritual abuse, discuss why it's so damaging to our relationships with God, and consider what healing might look like. Dr. Wendy Berghuis-Hummel BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP is a family physician practicing psychotherapy, a clinical member of MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada). 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...
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  Losing My Denomination, Not My Faith - with Nate 25.03.2025 37min

  Pastor Nate had to work through challenging questions that took him across denominational lines within Christianity. Movement from one Christian tradition to another can be a difficult part of journeying toward a deeper faith in Christ. 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. Send a Voice Note Support th...
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  Listener Q&A: Destigmatizing Doubt, Encountering God, and Inspiration 11.03.2025 37min

  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 welcome here. Send a Voice Note Support the show
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  Faith Is Simple... Until It Isn't - with Raiden 25.02.2025 36min

  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 aim to be totally honest about doubt while still being hopeful about faith in Christ. Doubters are welcome here. Send ...
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  Recovering an Accurate View of Scripture - Pt. 2 with Dr. Licona 11.02.2025 34min

  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 dialogue about the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. Please enjoy the conversation. If you’re doubting or deconstructi...
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  Why There Are Differences in the Gospels - Pt. 1 with Dr. Licona 28.01.2025 36min

  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 differences in the Gospel. But I’ll let you decide. Enjoy the conversation. If you're doubting your faith, you're i...
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  Breaking Endless "What If?" Cycles - with Simeon 14.01.2025 46min

  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 that has helped him journey toward faith. Enjoy the conversation. If you're doubting your faith, you're in the ...
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  Needing to Repeat Faith Daily - with Kat 24.12.2024 43min

  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. If you're doubting your faith, you're in the right place. On this podcast we try to be totally honest about dou...
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  Doubting God's Love for Women - with Hope 10.12.2024 39min

  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 being hopeful about faith. Doubters are welcome here. #DoubtersWelcome #KindsOfDoubt #Doubt #Deconstruction #Fa...