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 11: No More
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Description:
The roles are finally reversed. Peter, the steadfast guide, is helpless and unable to move. Thomas, the doubter, must become the caregiver.
In this pivotal episode, the intellectual debate stops and real life takes over. Thomas announces he is leaving—not just the church, but the city itself. We face Peter’s piercing question: “Are you moving away, or are you escaping?” We also confront the dangerous resentment Thomas is building toward Sofía, learning why trying to kill your love for someone is actually a poison that kills you.
As Peter is taken away in an ambulance, he leaves Thomas with one final, haunting question: “Who can I become away from Jesus?”
In this episode:
- Role Reversal: When the strong believer becomes the helpless patient.
- The Geography of Identity: The difference between finding yourself and fleeing your pain.
- The Poison of Resentment: Why hating those who hurt you is an emotional prison.
- Ontology vs. Epistemology: Moving from "What is true?" to "Who am I?"
- Jesus Wept: A God who cries with us before He saves us.
Connect with me:
Email me: isitbecauseofjesus@gmail.com
Website: isitbecauseofjesus.com