Dealing with Doubts

Deconstruction is a troubling trend that has taken center stage in the Christian community, leaving many concerned. Meanwhile, countless young people in churches across the globe are wrestling with doubts and skepticism about the faith they grew up believing. So what are Christian moms and dads to do? Join Chip as he has an insightful conversation with pastor and author John Dickerson, exploring the nuances of faith and doubt in today’s world. Learn the insightful strategies they will share for parents who want to support their children’s spiritual journeys with confidence and hope.

Facts and logic used to be pretty effective when Christians attempted to “defend the faith.” In our current culture, however, rethinking our approach to a conversation about why we believe what we believe, is necessary. In this message, Chip shares how it’s possible to talk about our Christian faith in a way that actually encourages and engages people, rather than putting them off. It all begins with relationship.

If someone asked you: “Do you know Jesus actually lived?” or “Can we really trust the Bible?” what would you say? In this message, guest teacher John Dickerson will address these questions. He is going to unpack the compelling evidence for Christianity and explain how personal experiences can dramatically change our thoughts about God.

Have you ever wondered if the Bible is true? Could this collection of manuscripts, written by several authors, over thousands of years, really be the very Word of God? In this message, Chip puts the Bible on trial and presents several reasons why belief in the authenticity of Scripture is on solid ground.

What happens when you die? Is there life after death? Are heaven and hell real, specific places? If God is good, how could He send anyone to hell? Chip explains what the Bible teaches about these important, sometimes controversial questions.

Some of the most severe critics of evolution are not Christians, not creationists, but leading scholars – non-Christian scholars who say the scientific evidence simply doesn’t support evolution. The fact is, science and faith are not mutually exclusive. Chip explains that science encourages faith and faith informs science.

If Jesus didn’t live and die and live again, there’s no need to believe anything Christianity teaches. Is there solid evidence that a man named Jesus walked the earth, did miracles, died on a Roman cross, and came to life again? In this message, Chip answers those questions in a way that’ll not only encourage you, but help you talk with others who have those same questions.

Have you ever noticed that some of history’s most notable scientists, doctors, and educators shared a common conviction? Or that the most prestigious hospitals and colleges were founded around a central belief? In this message, guest teacher John Dickerson uncovers the shared truth, that drove these men and women to the greatness we know them by now.

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.” In this message, guest teacher John Dickerson looks at the ways authentic followers of Jesus have fought for human rights throughout history… and how the equality we enjoy today is a product of their convictions.

Many parents today, are deeply concerned about the hostile world their kids are growing up in. In this message, our guest teacher John Dickerson shares the ways parents can set their children up to make wise choices, good friends, and avoid the prevalent problems all around us. Don’t miss why it’s so important we get back to our faith-based roots.