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 7: Proud of My Weaknesses
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Description:
"Do you think prayer works?" When Thomas finally asks this, Peter’s answer destroys the idea of God as a cosmic vending machine. But the hardest lesson comes from Lourdes, who confronts the two with a loving fury for trying to suffer in silence.
In this episode, we explore the "Great Cloud of Doubters"—from Abraham to the Apostle Peter—proving that Thomas is not unique in his skepticism. We also reach a pivotal turning point where Thomas stops deconstructing Christianity and starts critiquing his new alternative: Does atheism actually offer more certainty?
Finally, we turn the lens inward with the concept of "Motivated Reasoning," asking if our doubts are truly intellectual or just a shield for our pain, and find hope in Paul’s "thorn in the flesh."
In this episode:
- Transactional Prayer: Why treating God like a service provider destroys faith.
- The Cost of Isolation: Why we are not designed to doubt alone.
- The Cloud of Doubters: Normalizing the struggle through biblical history.
- Motivated Reasoning: Having the courage to question your own questions.
- Paul’s Thorn: When God’s power is revealed in our weakness.
Connect with me:
Email me: isitbecauseofjesus@gmail.com
Website: isitbecauseofjesus.com