The Alisa Childers Podcast #404 The REAL Reason Christians Deconstruct | Matt Schmidt
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Sep 10, 2026 
Matt Schmidt, a Christian apologist, evangelist, and founder of Engage 360, explores why people deconstruct their faith. They discuss church hurt, doubts, hypocrisy, science, sexuality, and politics, then examine the deeper issue of misplaced foundations. The conversation centers on Jesus’ authority, miracles, Scripture, resilient faith, and compassionate ways to approach difficult spiritual conversations.
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Why Jesus Must Ground Confidence In Scripture
- Scripture has authority because Jesus, its divine source, has authority; treating the Bible as the ultimate foundation can make unresolved questions seem fatal.
- Even without a New Testament, early Christians trusted the gospel and the risen Jesus.
Miracles Establish Jesus’ Unique Authority
- God consistently authenticates messengers through observable acts, not merely unexplained claims.
- Jesus’ miracles function as signs establishing his authority, so belief rests on a person validated by evidence rather than on blind acceptance.
Teach Faith As Trust And Submission
- Teach faith as recognizing Jesus’ authority through signs, trusting his claims, submitting to him, and obeying his commands.
- Use Matthew 7–9 to show this pattern through Jesus’ teaching, healings, and authority.
