In this episode of Faith Unfiltered, Amber discusses the power and freedom in asking questions about one's faith. With Angela taking a brief break, Amber reflects on her own journey back to Christianity after 20 years, emphasizing the importance of exploring doubts and seeking a deeper understanding of religious teachings. She stresses that faith and doubt can coexist and encourages listeners to be apprentices of Jesus, embracing curiosity and continual learning. Amber shares personal experiences, mentions influential scholars, and provides scriptural references, all while fostering an environment where asking questions is not only accepted but encouraged.

Key Highlights:

[00:00 - 00:38] Welcome to Faith Unfiltered

[00:39 -00:56] Angela's Break and Today's Topic

[00:57 - 01:35] Embracing Questions in Faith

[01:36 - 02:30] Exploring Biblical Texts and Historians

[02:31 - 05:42] Personal Faith Journey and Questions

[05:43 - 06:03] Encouragement for Questioning Faith

[06:04 - 07:50] Deep Dive into Bible Stories

[07:51 - 18:05] The Role of Doubt in Strengthening Faith

[18:06 - 27:34] Scriptural Encouragement for Questioning

[27:35 - 27:58] Final Thoughts and Encouragement

[27:59 - 28:23] Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Tweetable Quotes:

“   It's my relationship with Jesus. It's not my parents' relationship on me, it's not the church. I grew up in a relationship. It's my relationship and it's so freaking beautiful.” - Ms. Amber

“ Doubt doesn't cancel belief. It deepens it.” - Ms. Amber

“ Asking questions means your faith is real and it's not robotic.” - Ms. Amber

“ If your faith has questions, you're in the right place. God is not intimidated by your curiosity. In fact, he welcomes it.” - Ms. Amber

“Keep seeking, keep asking. Keep showing up. That's faith, too.” - Ms. Amber

Journal Prompts:

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