The Alisa Childers Podcast
The Sabbatical Series: 3 Reasons Why Christians Should Be Evidential Investigators Instead of Experience Junkies
Dec 30, 2023
In this podcast, Alisa Childers explores contrasting faith journeys, one person leaving faith and another defending it. She discusses three reasons why Christians should prioritize evidence over personal experience, highlighting the comfort it brings during doubt and suffering. Enjoy these short answers to theological and apologetics questions.
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Quick takeaways
- The importance of evidence-based faith over reliance on personal experiences in forming a foundation of belief in Christianity.
- Relying solely on personal experiences can lead to distorted beliefs and choices contrary to true Christian values, highlighting the need for evidence-based faith.
Deep dives
The Diverging Paths of Bart Campolo and Sean McDowell
Bart Campolo and Sean McDowell, both raised in Christian homes, took different paths in their faith journey. Campolo's faith was confirmed by a transcendent experience he had during a Christian youth retreat, which led him to believe in Jesus. McDowell, on the other hand, had serious doubts in his college years and was encouraged by his father to investigate the evidence for Christianity. Through extensive research, McDowell concluded that Christianity is true, forming the foundation of his faith. This highlights the importance of evidence-based faith over reliance on personal experiences.
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