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 10: Nothing
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Description:
Thomas finally sends the text message that changes everything: "I don't believe anymore."
In this heartbreaking episode, we sit in the empty space left behind when a friend walks away from the faith. We explore the psychology of deconversion as a "Death of a Worldview"—a loss that must be mourned, not argued with. We witness Peter’s raw "Wilderness Prayer," where he moves from anguish to surrender, and hear an unexpected lesson from Jim, the atheist, on why we need a "vertical connection" to survive a "horizontal life."
Finally, we look at Peter's response—a masterclass in unconditional love—and find hope in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, reminding us that sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is wait and watch the horizon.
In this episode:
- The Raindrop Meditation: Confronting the fragility of life.
- Grief vs. Argument: Why Thomas needs to mourn his old life.
- Vertical vs. Horizontal Living: Finding stability in a chaotic world.
- Love Beyond Agreement: How to stay friends when faith fades.
- The Prodigal Father: The power of waiting without condemning.
Connect with me:
Email me: isitbecauseofjesus@gmail.com
Website: isitbecauseofjesus.com