How does faith actually work?

There's a gap between logically knowing something is true and actually believing it. In this episode of Catechism 101, we unpack exactly what it takes to cross that gap.

This episode covers:

• The difference between knowing something is true and actually believing it
• Why faith is a gift from God
• The four things that have to happen to make an act of faith
• Why the will matters just as much as the intellect
• Why God is the most credible source there is.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Introduction

2:11 — Why we can't force faith

3:39 — The ocean metaphor

4:44 — Breaking down an act of faith

7:56 — Why the information source matters

13:25 — What to do if you're struggling to believe

CRASH COURSE CATHOLICISM

A series on Catholic teaching and why it makes sense.

▶ Previous episode — What Is Faith?: https://youtu.be/dSs_AxrpiKE

▶ Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw6henAD9rk0-RxLqLoqycLVftmfFo9-r

▶ Read the blog post: https://www.caitlinwest.com/post/how-faith-works

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