{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Church is Messy","title":"Church Is Messy: Loaded Questions - Can I believe and still have doubts?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2929,"description":"Rick and Svea have a robust conversation about doubt. They talk about the connection with doubt, faith, and belief. Are there unsafe questions to ask? They also discuss the role of community in removing doubt.\nResources:\nA. J. Swoboda's book, After Doubt\nTopics Discussed in this Episode:\n00:00 Intro\n02:31 Summary of what Svea learned about herself, doubt, and Jesus in preparing for this message.\n09:58 1 Corinthians 4: 20 - The kingdom of God isn't a matter of talk but of power.\n12:38 What is doubt?\n18:00 What do we mean when we talk about faith or belief?\n23:40 Is it possible to experience doubt because we're putting expectations on Jesus he never promised?\n29:53 How do I know if a question is a safe question to ask? There are no unsafe questions, there are unsafe people.\n33:14 Recurring question after the services: how do I know I am saved? How can I have confidence in my salvation?\n40:37 You HAVE to invite other people in. Don't struggle by yourself.\n45:03 For those who struggle with intellectual doubts.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eGW0GjLFQWz3qpPjio-ji_5x5MOSNJlW79nf4VSHKIM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4Mzk3LzE2ODMw/MzYzMDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}