

457: When God Feels Silent. Evan Craft on The Hardest Questions We Rarely Ask (But Need To), Fighting Cynicism, Charlie Kirk’s Death, The Necessity of Desperation in Faith, Serving the Lord in Anonymity, and What We Receive in the Dark Night of the Soul
Sep 24, 2025
Evan Craft, an international recording artist and worship leader, dives deep into the struggles of faith in silence and the value of serving in anonymity. He discusses how wilderness experiences can transform us, revealing the necessity of spiritual desperation. Evan emphasizes questioning with healthy skepticism rather than cynicism, embracing the mystery of suffering, and the power of persistence. He confronts the hardest questions many avoid, all while encouraging a humble approach to spirituality that thrives in the dark nights of the soul.
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Faith Is A Continuum Not A Peak
- Spiritual life moves in a continuum of mountaintops and dark nights, not constant highs.
- Evan Craft says the dark night is a real, formative experience that refines faith.
80,000 People Shifted His Aim
- Evan Craft recounts singing for 80,000 people and feeling the goal shift from fame to individual impact.
- That experience forced him to re-evaluate identity and motive in ministry.
Skepticism vs. Cynicism
- Skepticism can be healthy testing, while cynicism shuts down possibility.
- Evan warns against proof-texting and demands accountability when extraordinary claims are made.