In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 2: The Doubters Club
Oct 3, 2025
Preston Ulmer, founder of The Doubters Club and a church planter, shares insights on engaging skeptics and nurturing genuine conversations in faith. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity over hypocrisy, revealing how honest dialogue can restore faith. Preston introduces a model for establishing trust with nonbelievers through the five I's, encouraging believers to embrace doubt as a healthy part of their spiritual journey. His refreshing perspective challenges Christians to step out of their bubbles and redefine success through meaningful interactions.
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Use Apologetics To Invite Inquiry
- Use apologetics to show unbelievers there is reason to explore Christianity.
- Build believers' maturity by articulating why you think as you do.
A Student's Dark Night Then Return
- Preston left faith in Bible college after wrestling with hard questions and bad well-intentioned advice.
- A philosophy professor told him, "I don't care where you land as long as you're honest," which brought him back.
Authenticity Beats Defensive Piety
- Authenticity in believers disarms accusations of hypocrisy and draws people toward faith.
- Knowing we are accepted by God allows us to be transparent before others.
