Ep. 32: Faith is Doubt

Описание: Ep. 32: Faith is Doubt
What if doubt isn't the enemy of faith — what if it's actually the heart of it? In this solo episode, I'm exploring one of the most foundational ideas in my own spiritual life: that real faith isn't about certainty, it's about choice. This one is for anyone who has ever wondered if their spiritual practice is just a distraction — or if the questioning itself might be the point.

I share how growing up without a strong religious foundation, and later living through the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, cracked open my understanding of what it means to believe in something bigger than yourself. I also get into the difference between belief and faith, and why our culture is so addicted to certainty. Spoiler: the American Dream has a lot to answer for.

From conversations with pastors and monks to a pivotal moment with my own spiritual mentor, I trace the thread of how the most spiritually grounded people I know are also the ones most intimate with their own questioning. Whether you're navigating a faith tradition, a mindfulness practice, or just trying to figure out what you actually believe, this episode meets you where you are. Faith isn't about silencing that doubting voice — it's about keeping it close.

[00:00:03] Introduction
[00:00:24] Faith vs. belief — what's the difference?
[00:05:07] Why humans cling to certainty
[00:07:05] When certainty falls apart: Hurricane Katrina
[00:08:46] Faith as a choice, not a feeling
[00:15:39] Faith requires doubt — not the absence of it

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