Where Do We Go From Here?

Can You Deconstruct Without Losing Your Faith

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Dec 10, 2025
Can questioning your beliefs coexist with maintaining faith? The hosts dive into the complexities of deconstruction, exploring how it can signify growth rather than loss. Jessica opens up about the implications of her past work with Joshua Harris, while Emily shares insights from Fowler's Stages of Faith, linking personal development to spiritual journeys. Kristen reflects on the emotional toll of leaving church communities, emphasizing the importance of reinterpretation and finding new foundations. Together, they grapple with what to preserve in faith amid uncertainty.
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INSIGHT

Deconstruction Doesn't Guarantee Deconversion

  • Deconstruction can be thoughtful and not equal to abandoning Christianity.
  • Jessica notes Joshua Harris deconstructed then ultimately left the faith, showing varied outcomes.
ANECDOTE

Leader Leaves Church Over Inclusion

  • Jessica recounts a boss who left his conservative church over queer inclusion.
  • He fears 'throwing the baby out with the bathwater' while supporting his family.
ADVICE

Work Room-By-Room

  • Slow the process and evaluate what each beliefroom needs: repair, rework, or removal.
  • Use context, community, and developmental frameworks to guide changes.
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