Gravity Commons Podcast Jason Hague & Catherine McNiel: Working Through a "Mid-faith Crisis"
Jul 15, 2025
Catherine McNiel, a chaplain and author, alongside Jason Hague, an associate pastor and author, discuss the often isolating experience of a mid-faith crisis. They explore the complexities of spiritual journeys marked by doubt and disillusionment, emphasizing that questioning one's beliefs is a shared experience. The duo introduces a framework of four stages of faith, encouraging a deeper understanding of spiritual struggles. They also highlight the importance of communal support and the practice of lamenting as a way to engage authentically with faith.
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Authors Share Personal Faith Crises
- Jason brought the story of a typical midlife crisis of faith shaped by personal loss and family challenges.
- Catherine shared her own early faith crisis from age 12, providing complementary perspectives for their collaborative book.
Four Stages of Faith Journey
- The spiritual journey has four stages: inherited faith, confident faith, mid-faith crisis, and conscious faith.
- Mid-faith crises are normal and necessary phases that challenge prior certainty and lead to deeper faith maturity.
Mid-Faith Crises Lack Narrative
- Mid-faith crises lack cultural narrative and vocabulary, making them feel isolating.
- There's little guidance linking crisis and community towards a healthier, resilient faith.
