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From Doubt to Dialogue: Navigating Faith Conversations with Loved Ones
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Constance Hastings shares her unique journey from a non-religious upbringing to becoming a faith-based author and counselor, offering wisdom for those with loved ones who doubt or question Christianity. Through her personal story and book "The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away," she demonstrates how to engage authentically with skeptics through relationship rather than argumentation.
• Constance was raised by non-religious parents but attended a Christian school where she accepted Jesus at a young age
• Despite "drifting" during college years, God continuously drew her back to faith through relationships and circumstances
• She wrote "The Trouble with Jesus" specifically for doubters and skeptics, with an edgy narrative voice that interrupts to question and challenge
• The book confronts common obstacles to faith with chapters like "Jesus chose losers" and "Jesus valued women"
• The core approach to reaching skeptical loved ones begins with "bloodying your knees in prayer"
• Meaningful faith conversations must happen through relationship, not manipulation or pressure
• Jesus' question to Martha—"Do you believe this?"—represents the essential choice every person must make
• Even when people walk away from faith, "the eyes of God still follow" them in patient pursuit
• Parents should consistently plant seeds of faith in their children through teaching, modeling, and church involvement
Visit ConstanceHastings.com to subscribe to her free weekly blog and receive a 20% discount code for her book, plus a free ebook from the publisher by filling out the form at the back of the print edition.
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Chapters
1. Introduction & Guest Background (00:00:00)
2. Constance's Faith Journey (00:05:10)
3. Ministry and Book Development (00:09:07)
4. The Trouble with Jesus Explained (00:13:30)
5. Engaging with Doubters Through Relationship (00:18:50)
6. Book Recommendations and Offers (00:21:50)
7. Advice for Christian Parents (00:25:20)
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