What Did He Mean by That?

🎙 Episode Title: When Faith Meets Doubt?

📅 Release Date: June 12th, 2025

🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, & Robby McKinney.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Pastor Chris Cali explores the story of Jesus healing the official’s son in John 4, highlighting the power of faith and Jesus’ authority over life and death. He emphasizes that faith is not always a steady, upward journey but often includes moments of doubt and struggle. Pastor Chris teaches that doubt is a natural and integral part of faith—without doubt, faith would not be meaningful. Using biblical examples like Doubting Thomas, he reassures listeners that Jesus meets doubt with compassion and evidence rather than condemnation. The episode also stresses the importance of the means of grace—consistent church attendance, worship, prayer, Scripture reading, and fellowship—as essential tools God uses to strengthen and grow our faith. Pastor Chris encourages believers to engage fully in these practices, noting that irregular involvement often leads to weakened faith.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Faith Amid Doubt

- Doubt is a natural and expected part of faith — it does not disqualify us.

- Like Thomas the disciple, who doubted but was still loved and given proof by Jesus, we can have questions without losing faith.

2. Encouraging Vulnerability and Honest Questions

- Being honest about doubts and questions strengthens faith for individuals and families.

- Parents should foster open dialogue with their children about faith struggles, preventing misinformation from external sources.

3. Sanctification and Lifelong Faith Growth

- Faith is a lifelong process where God continually works in us to build and deepen our trust through sanctification.

- Engaging regularly in spiritual disciplines helps believers persevere through dry seasons.

Takeaways:

· Faith is a journey: The Christian walk includes ups and downs, strong seasons and weak ones.

· Means of grace are vital: Regular church attendance, corporate worship, prayer, Scripture reading, and fellowship are God’s tools to build and strengthen faith.

· Honesty about doubts: Parents and leaders should foster an environment where doubts can be shared openly and explored together to strengthen faith.

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