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This episode is for those who are struggling, or have struggled, though periods of profound doubt before rediscovering faith. It is also for loved ones or church leaders who wish to be in solidarity with those who struggle.

In this conversation, we spoke with Brian McLaren about his new book, Faith After Doubt. 

The word doubt has different meanings to different people. To some, it means an attitude of cynicism which some bring to questions of faith. To others, it means an open and honest questioning of long-held beliefs as part of a process without a predetermined outcome. It is this latter definition of doubt that Brian examines in his book. This kind of questioning can be profoundly disorienting but, according to Brian, it can also lead to a deeper and more abiding faith and a deeper engagement with our world.

We felt like Brian in this conversation, and especially in the book, really helped articulate how we can we become more skillful in respecting the role which doubt can sometimes play in our lives of faith, and in standing in solidarity with those who are struggling.