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How do you hold onto faith when the people who claim to have the truth cause you the most pain?

In this episode, former atheist turned Christian apologist Mary Jo Sharp opens up about her personal journey. From encountering the profound beauty of the universe in the Pacific Northwest to facing devastating hypocrisy and "church hurt" as a brand new believer, Mary Jo shares why the bad behavior of Christians almost made her walk away from God. We dive deep into the problem of evil, how Jesus equips us to handle hypocrites, and why the Christian worldview is robust enough to withstand our deepest doubts and pain.

If you have ever been wounded by the church or struggled to trust God because of the actions of His followers, this episode will offer true comfort and a clear path forward.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro: From atheist to Christian apologist

06:43 – Finding the meaning of life in beauty and cosmology

08:24 – The high school band director who handed her a Bible

11:06 – The devastating first experience inside a church

13:50 – Surviving "death by a thousand hypocrisy cuts"

15:11 – Why Christian behavior isn't the litmus test for truth

20:40 – The problem of evil: A human problem, not just a Christian one

25:01 – How Jesus teaches us to live with hypocrisy and evil

31:47 – "I believe, help my unbelief": Being honest with God

41:19 – Practical advice for those experiencing church hurt

About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.

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