August 25, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • Romans 1:25, 1 Corinthians 6:13–20, Psalm 51:4–7
One of the most common thoughts that get the “gears of deconstruction” moving has to do with human sexuality. More specifically, reconciling what God’s Word declares about sex with our desire as human beings for sex. Yet God created our bodies, and cares deeply for our well-being. He created sex as a gift to be enjoyed by a man and woman within marriage.
THE BIG IDEA: Sexual Purity paves the way for intimacy.
What About Church Hurt & Hypocrisy?
August 18, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • Ephesians 2:19, Jude 22, Galatians 5:14–15, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–10, Proverbs 27:6
A common reason people have deconstructed their faith is because of church hurt, a term used to describe a wide range of experiences in which someone was let down and wounded, or trust was broken within the church.
THE BIG IDEA: Church Hurt is pain inflicted in a place created for healing.
Isn’t the Bible Interpreted to Fit an Agenda?
August 11, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • 2 Peter 1:20–21, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 33:4
We have all been to High School or college where teachers and professors have dismantled our faith and discounted the Bible. They were smarter than you. Had more degrees than you. So you just left God and the church. Now when someone brings up the Bible, or says, “You should read it!” You just ignore what they say, because you remember some claims that a professor made years ago that you never investigated. You think, “It’s full of errors. It’s full of contradictions. I haven’t read it. But that’s what people say.” Don’t just regurgitate what other people say. Read the Bible for yourself.
THE BIG IDEA: The Bible can be trusted.
Dechurched & Deconstructed
August 4, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • Matthew 13:1–30
In a world where doubt and uncertainty reign supreme and where faith is tested and beliefs are questioned, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Deconstruction in and of itself is not always a bad thing as we peel back the layers of our faith, examining the cracks and flaws that have formed there over time. In this process of breaking down, we have the opportunity to rebuild, to reconstruct our faith in a way that is stronger and more resilient.
THE BIG IDEA: The deconstruction of your faith should not lead to the destruction of your faith.
