Where Do We Go From Here? Can You Deconstruct Without Losing Your Faith
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Dec 10, 2025 Can questioning your beliefs coexist with maintaining faith? The hosts dive into the complexities of deconstruction, exploring how it can signify growth rather than loss. Jessica opens up about the implications of her past work with Joshua Harris, while Emily shares insights from Fowler's Stages of Faith, linking personal development to spiritual journeys. Kristen reflects on the emotional toll of leaving church communities, emphasizing the importance of reinterpretation and finding new foundations. Together, they grapple with what to preserve in faith amid uncertainty.
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Leader Leaves Church Over Inclusion
- Jessica recounts a boss who left his conservative church over queer inclusion.
- He fears 'throwing the baby out with the bathwater' while supporting his family.
Work Room-By-Room
- Slow the process and evaluate what each beliefroom needs: repair, rework, or removal.
- Use context, community, and developmental frameworks to guide changes.
Faith Development Explains Deconstruction
- Fowler's Stages of Faith frame deconstruction as normal developmental work.
- Stage four (individuative) often triggers critical questioning; stage five embraces paradox and mystery.
