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 5: For the Bible Tells Me So
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Description:
Thomas finally asks the question he's been dreading: What are the pills for? The answer changes everything. Peter confesses that his tumor is back, shattering the myth of the "fearless believer" and revealing the terrifying reality that faith doesn't always take away the pain.
In this emotional episode, we witness two friends on a trail facing the void together. We explore the "Ministry of Presence"—why silence is often the only prayer we need—and the moment Thomas, the skeptic, accidentally prays when his friend collapses. We also decode a text message from Sofía that changes the entire dynamic of doubt: “I am not afraid of your questions, I am afraid to lose you because of them.”
Join host Pedro R. García as we move from the Garden of Gethsemane to the hiking trail, discovering that trust is not the absence of fear, but the choice we make in the middle of it.
In this episode:
- The Confession: Peter admits he is terrified of dying.
- Spiritual Muscle Memory: Why Thomas prays when he stops thinking.
- Transactional vs. Relational Prayer: Are you treating God like a vending machine?
- Sofía’s Text: Separating the fear of questions from the fear of abandonment.
- Gethsemane: Jesus, anxiety, and the permission to be human.
Connect with me:
Email me: isitbecauseofjesus@gmail.com
Website: isitbecauseofjesus.com