The Alisa Childers Podcast

#242 A Former Skeptic Responds to Today's Toughest Objections to Christianity, with Bobby Conway

Apr 21, 2024

Former skeptic Bobby Conway discusses his journey to faith amid doubts about church hypocrisy, moral failings, and spirituality. He emphasizes the difference between doubting and questioning, offering insights on navigating tough conversations and supporting those facing doubt in their faith journey.

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Transitioning from skepticism to Christianity, Bobby Conway shares his intellectual autobiography emphasizing doubt's transformative power.

Addressing church hypocrisies and moral failures, Bobby Conway stresses the importance of acknowledging and rectifying internal inconsistencies.

Exploring the rise of 'nones,' Bobby Conway advocates for understanding the spiritual openness in individuals disassociating from organized religion.

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Becoming a Christian after personal doubts and struggles

Transitioning from skepticism to embracing Christianity, despite significant doubts and struggles, Bobby Conway shares an intellectual autobiography detailing his journey.

Encouraging Open Dialogue and Tackling Objections to Christianity

05:08

Navigating the Depths of Doubt and Despair in Faith Journey

02:21

Introduction

3min

A Journey of Faith and Doubt

12min

Exploring Triggers and Doubts in Faith

5min

Exploring Common Threads in Deconstruction Stories and Christian Beliefs

3min

Exploring Personality Influence on Doubts and Faith

5min

Navigating the Depths of Doubt and Despair in Faith Journey

2min

Discussion on Responding to Doubt and Deconstruction of Faith

4min

Navigating Doubts and Confession in a Church Community

18min

The Power of Open Discussions in Churches

7min

Dr. Bobby Conway joins the podcast to talk about his deep struggle with doubt that led him to write a new intellectual memoir, Does Christianity Still Make Sense? In today’s episode, Bobby shares his story of coming to faith as a young adult, only to face unexpected intellectual doubts about the claims of Christianity. He talks about how he thought through issues like church hypocrisy, the moral failures of church leaders, and the increasing popularity of people claiming to be spiritual, but not affiliating with organized religion. He also covers the difference between doubting and questioning.

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