On Life.

w/ Jamie Sinclair.

Episode 20: #deconstructing

Christian deconstruction—what is it and how should we think about this? A conversation with my friend, Annika Greco.

Episode Summary

(NOTE: AI-generated summaries) Deconstruction, faith, questions, and truth

Episode Sections

[0:04] Deconstruction as questioning faith tenets

[0:56] Personal journey and wrestling questions

[3:29] Doubts, faith, and significant moments

[5:27] Psalms, presence of God, focus

[6:46] Deconstruction gift or disillusionment

[8:43] Nehemiah, brokenness, and building walls

[10:30] Defensive versus defending faith

[11:40] Relationship context and trust building

[13:35] Emotional laziness and contemplation

[14:51] Social justice, LGBT questions, values

[16:34] Polarization and overreacting to problems

[18:41] Basing theology on Scripture

[19:51] Gospel, forgiveness, and stepping up

[21:31] Abuse of power in church

[22:03] Presumptuousness and arrogance questioning

[24:03] Narcissism, God is above, perspective

[25:10] God not nice, but good

[26:41] God not owe answers

[27:47] Seek God's presence always

[28:31] Influence and pursue truth

[29:36] Impossible with man, possible God

[30:03] Do not give up the Church