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 6: Justice for All
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Description:
Jim was a pastor until, in his view, the hypocrisy of the church regarding his sexuality drove him away. His pain is real, but is his logic sound?
In this episode, we analyze the story of Jim to understand "Overgeneralization"—the dangerous mental leap where we let the failures of Jesus's followers discredit Jesus himself. We look at Jim's embrace of atheism not just as a philosophy, but as a "Reaction Formation"—a psychological defense mechanism to protect himself from judgment.
We also witness a beautiful moment where Jim, acting as an artist, sees Lourdes with perfect clarity, contrasting with the biased lens he uses to view his former faith. Finally, we ask the hard question about "Motivated Reasoning": Did Jim find the truth, or did he find the arguments necessary to solve his pain?
In this episode:
- Overgeneralization: Blaming the Founder for the flaws of the followers.
- Reaction Formation: Why we swing to the opposite extreme to feel safe.
- Emotional Reasoning: When "what feels good" becomes "what is true."
- Motivated Reasoning: Searching for evidence to back up a breakup.
- Zacchaeus: How Jesus refuses to play our psychological games.
Connect with me:
Email me: isitbecauseofjesus@gmail.com
Website: isitbecauseofjesus.com