Summary

In this episode, Whitney and Thomas explore the complex relationship between faith and the difficult questions that often arise in times of suffering and confusion. They discuss the weight of unanswered questions, the nature of prayer, and the struggle to reconcile human emotions with the concept of a perfect God. The conversation emphasizes the importance of honesty in faith, the need for community support, and the idea that faith can coexist with uncertainty and doubt.

The conversation looks at the impact of scripture on suffering and grief, exploring the role of scripture as a source of comfort and the challenges of misused scripture. It also addresses the unresolved grief and the authority of scripture in the midst of suffering.

The conversation explores the loss of certainty in faith, the emotional and relational labor of faith, and the struggle with doubt and uncertainty. It delves into the disorientation experienced in faith, the burden of performing faith, and the experience of living in uncertainty. It also emphasizes the importance of creating space for honest stories and sharing experiences of faith and doubt.

Takeaways

• Loss of certainty in faith
• The emotional and relational labor of faith
• The struggle with doubt and uncertainty

Chapters

• 00:00 The Loss of Certainty
• 08:31 Disorientation and Faith
• 15:48 The Burden of Faith
• 21:03 Creating Space for Honest Stories