Episode 14. We Cannot Progress w/o Questions & Doubts
Elder Oaks said “When I say free agency I refer to what the scripture calls agency, which means an exercise of the will, the power to choose. We are here to be tested, and this cannot occur without op...
18 Jan 202312min
Episode 13. Bridging the Gap with 3 Stages of Faith
The 3 stages of faith outlined in Faith is not Blind by Bruce & Marie Hafen are useful in describing how we grow and evolved spiritually and address the “GAP of uncertainty.” In their book they share:...
10 Jan 202316min
Episode 12. Origin of the word doubt
You may or may not have noticed, I’ve been on a hiatus for a couple months. It wasn’t planned; I vulnerably share that in hindsight I can see that my faith journey was taking yet another pivot. I'm lo...
7 Jan 202311min
Episode 11. Cognitive Dissonance and the Gap
I think it’s really important to not just consider that there’s a gap but absolutely acknowledge that one exists. By doing so, we then acknowledge that there is in fact a need for a bridge of some kin...
26 Okt 202214min
Episode 10. The Gap
When the tenets of one’s faith and the realities of your LIVED experience, your firsthand experience—are in stark contrast the cognitive dissonance is overwhelming. It can be paralyzing. There have be...
19 Okt 202212min
Episode 9. Own your questions; claim personal authority
In this episode I explore how faith and doubt can co-exist without it being a problem. We cannot have and exercise FAITH if uncertainty and doubt do not exist. When we resist, deny or ignore our que...
13 Okt 202211min
Episode 8. The Opposite of Shadow is Light
I grew up in AZ and I remember always being on the lookout for shadows esp in summertime. Finding a shadow meant shade and shade meant RELIEF-the sidewalk covered by the shadow was at least 10-15 deg...
5 Okt 202214min
Episode 7. Doubt ≠ Unbelief
“The word “doubt” is an uncomfortable one in most Christian circles. It’s something that is frowned upon or even condemned in many church circles. But that doesn’t stop us from doubting; it just makes...
28 Sep 20228min
