Bridgetown Audio Podcast Deconstruction & Doubt with A.J. Swoboda
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Mar 4, 2021 
Author A.J. Swoboda discusses deconstruction in the church, navigating doubt with faith, and the importance of questioning beliefs. The podcast explores Thomas Jefferson's Bible manipulation, cultural bias, and the evolution of God's perception. Insights on embracing uncertainty in deepening faith and the themes of forgiveness, love, and faith as an invitation.
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Doubting Thomas
- Thomas, a disciple, doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw the nail marks.
- Jesus invited Thomas to touch his wounds, leading Thomas to worship him as Lord and God.
Stages of Faith
- A.J. Swoboda identifies three stages of faith: construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction.
- Thomas's journey exemplifies this, moving from belief, to doubt, and then to a deeper, transformed belief.
Discerning Truth
- Recognize that faith communities can transmit both positive and negative aspects of belief.
- Embrace the "eat the meat and spit out the bones" approach, accepting the good while discarding the bad.