The Bible For Normal People [Faith] Episode 37: Sarah Bessey - It’s Okay to Deconstruct
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Apr 29, 2024 
Sarah Bessey shares her evolving faith journey and the importance of embracing deconstruction. Topics include questioning beliefs, navigating personal trauma, and finding growth in uncertainties. The conversation challenges stigma around deconstruction and highlights trust in seeking spiritual truths.
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Deconstruction As Evolving Faith
- Deconstruction often feels like God disappearing as previous boxes for God seem too small.
- Sarah reframes it as evolving faith where hitting thresholds invites new questions and growth.
Mega-Church Life Triggered Upheaval
- Sarah recounts her deconstruction beginning while her husband worked at a Texas mega-church and the process being a
Grief, Not Ideas, Broke The Camel's Back
- A string of pregnancy losses and unanswered prayers pushed Sarah over the threshold into the wilderness.
- Grief, more than intellectual doubt, became the decisive force in unraveling her prior beliefs.