Gospelbound When It Feels Like Your Faith Is Failing
Apr 8, 2025
Ian Harber, a writer and Christian media producer, shares his insights on the journey of deconstructing faith as explored in his book, Walking Through Deconstruction. He discusses the emotional turmoil that accompanies doubt and emphasizes the necessity of church environments that support questioning. Harber highlights the importance of engaging with core doctrines like the Trinity to foster resilient beliefs, and he examines how social media shifts trust in spiritual narratives. Ultimately, he advocates for authenticity in faith as a way to connect with future generations.
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Ian's Early Life and Loss
- Ian Harber's early life was marked by a broken home and being raised by his grandparents.
- He experienced significant loss, including 12 funerals and his mother's suicide, culminating in his grandfather's death in a plane crash.
Deconstruction: Old or New?
- Deconstruction, while seemingly new, has parallels in historical figures like Augustine.
- Evangelicalism may have lost the language for these faith crises.
Modern Deconstruction
- Deconstruction is not new; the Church has historical terms for this experience.
- Modern cultural factors and social media may make deconstruction more prevalent now.