Making Sense of Scandals, Hypocrisy, and Doubt in the Church (Dr. Bobby Conway)

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How do we make sense of Christianity? Why are there so many scandals in the church? Why is it filled with hypocrisy? Why do Christians struggle with mental illness instead of displaying the fruit of the Spirit? How can I believe in God or miracles today? Come join the conversation as we try to make sense of some of the most challenging questions related to Christianity. Content Discussed: 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Why are so many struggling to make sense of Christianity? 5:02 Is deconversion more of a problem or is there hope with what you see? 9:15 How did your story influence this book? 13:05 What would you say to someone whose Bible reading is the cause of their doubt? 18:15 Are apologists setting up an unrealistic expectation with evidence? 22:33 Evidence and Experience are both necessary 24:00 Why are there so many scandals in the church? 26:41 What can we say to those who have been hurt by those in spiritual authority? 31:15 How do you make sense of the Holy Spirit changing hearts yet not seeing the change in Christians? 37:29 How do you speak to hypocrisy in the church? 41:14 Is there reliable evidence for God's existence? 47:18 How can Jesus be the only way to heaven when so many people haven't heard? 53:47 How can we believe in miracles today? 57:11 How would you encourage those who are struggling to make sense of Christianity?