Confessions of a Crappy Christian - with Blake Guichet

<p><strong>Confessions of a Crappy Christian - with Blake Guichet </strong></p> <p>Are you a Christian who struggles with some aspects of the faith? Do you have more questions than answers? Today, I’m talking with Blake Guichet, author and podcast host of C<em>onfessions of Crappy Christian</em>, about her story of the deconstruction and reconstruction of her faith. We ask and answer some questions we had and still have about the Christian faith. We also discuss how we, as Christians, need to develop the art of better listening skills, especially when talking to someone about matters we disagree on. </p> <p>I truly believe we are all capable of honoring others even when disagreeing on values and/or beliefs. There are some “non-negotiables” about the Christian faith that are sacred, like the authority of Jesus Christ and what his death and resurrection signifies. However, there are “minors” that some Christians “major” on that only perpetuate a divide within our own faith and the impending faith of others. </p> <p><strong>The Curious Christian</strong></p> <p>Blake and I discuss how, as parents, it is very important to allow space for our children to be curious . . . to ask all the questions about the Christian faith we want them to embody. As children, we were both disappointed with a lot of the pat answers we received when we asked real questions about faith, gender roles and rules, and other topics. </p> <p>That experience taught me to truly listen to my curious children and keep listening to my curious self. <strong>The curious Christian is a growing Christian.</strong> The day curiosity leaves and replaced with certainty is the day faith is no longer needed. It’s okay to not understand every aspect of the Christian faith. It’s okay to not have all the answers you’re seeking either. Faith is indeed, “the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). </p> <p><strong>Deconstruction of Destruction?</strong></p> <p>“A lot of what I feel is happening today isn’t deconstructi