Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen The Deconstruction of Belief (Sarah Bessey)
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Jul 11, 2024 
Guest Sarah Bessey, an author, shares her journey of evolving faith practices and deconstructing religious beliefs. The podcast discusses transitioning from peacekeeping to peacemaking, the importance of community in spirituality, embracing growth, and exploring the interpretation of scripture.
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Stages of Faith
- Faith evolves through stages: simplicity, complexity, perplexity, and harmony.
- These stages are cyclical, not linear, and involve questioning and integrating beliefs.
Deconstruction as a Process
- Deconstructing beliefs can be a lonely, unsettling experience.
- Normalizing disorientation and the process of questioning is crucial.
Coppicing and Growth
- Sarah Bessey learned about coppicing, where new trees grow from old stumps.
- This mirrors personal growth, bringing past experiences into new stages.