Is It Because of Jesus?
Are you a Christian experiencing doubt, deconstruction, or losing your faith? If so, this podcast is for you.
My name is Pedro R. García. I am a former atheist, now a follower of Jesus.
Have you ever wondered what really goes on in the mind of someone questioning everything? We start this journey by walking through my novel, "For Those Who Doubt: Is It Because of Jesus," analyzing the 'why' behind every character's decision. But that’s just the foundation.
From Episode 16 onward, we’re getting personal. We’re talking about the weight of doubt—how it affects your Sunday dinners, your oldest friendships, and your view of the world. We aren’t afraid to lean into the difficult questions of philosophy and theology. My mission is to help you (and those you love) navigate these waters, while clarifying one vital point: more often than not, the pain of the 'exit' has very little to do with Jesus himself.
Is It Because of Jesus?
Chapter 3: Unexpected Turns
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Description:
Landon enters the story not with questions, but with accusations. He calls his sister "pathetic" and mocks Peter's faith. But is this intellectual superiority, or is it a shield?
In this volatile episode, we deconstruct the "Fortress of Cynicism." We watch as a barista’s innocent comment shatters Landon's defenses, revealing that his war against God is actually a war against his own grief over his father's death. But Landon isn't the only one hiding something.
When Peter snaps, losing his patience and dropping a bottle of depression medication, the illusion of the "perfect believer" is destroyed. We explore the reality that faith is not a cure-all for mental health, and look at how Jesus's anger in the temple gives us permission to feel deeply.
In this episode:
- Antagonism as Defense: Why some people attack rather than listen.
- The Innocent Trigger: How grief wears the mask of anger.
- The "Horrible" Bible: Why Peter agrees that Scripture is dark, and why that’s a good thing.
- The Pills: The shocking discovery that Peter is battling depression.
Connect with me:
Email me: isitbecauseofjesus@gmail.com
Website: isitbecauseofjesus.com