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Why Do Christians Deconstruct?

Interview With Ian Harber

Chances are you know someone who has deconstructed their faith or is in that process. Maybe that person is you. Wherever you are in your faith journey, you’ll appreciate this interview with Ian Harber, who has experienced deconstruction of faith first hand.

Ian shares his own story, including what led to his crisis of faith and how he managed to rebuild belief in God’s goodness after his lowest moment.

He also discusses his “brutally honest, defiantly hopeful” book: Walking Through Deconstruction: How to Be a Companion in a Crisis of Faith. It tackles common misconceptions about deconstruction, provides tips for supporting loved ones through a spiritual crisis, and offers hope and advice for reconstructing a healthy faith.

More Resources:

Walking Through Deconstruction by Ian Harber

Confessions by St. Augustine of Hippo

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How Can I Know What is True?

Interview With Andrea Crum

There are more voices competing for our attention than ever before, and they all have a different interpretation of reality. Is there such a thing as absolute truth, and if so, how can we find it? 

Joining the Know Why Podcast to discuss this important question is Andrea Crum, the leader of Genuine Family Ministries. Andrea helps us understand why there is a crisis of truth, how we can identify and understand different worldviews, and why the existence of truth points to God’s goodness. 

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Why Am I Still a Christian?

Quick Question With Liberty

At a time when many church-raised millennials and Gen Zers are deconstructing, Know Why Podcast host Liberty McArtor is still a Christian. Why?

In this episode, Liberty shares her journey with faith and how two things kept her from completely abandoning God during a season of struggle.

She also discusses the difference between education and propaganda and why knowing the difference could strengthen one’s faith.

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Education, Indoctrination and Propaganda

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Is America in a Spiritual Crisis?

Quick Question With Liberty

Newly confirmed HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that America is in a “spiritual crisis.” Is this true? In this 20-minute episode, Liberty examines religious trends and sociological research to evaluate the truth of RFK’s claim and shares her opinion on why it matters.

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https://news.gallup.com/poll/358364/religious-americans.aspx

https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2024/07/religion-happiness-faith-loneliness-spirituality-atheism/678945/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/08/21/leaving-christianity-religion-church-community/

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/04/breaking-faith/517785/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/opinion/religion-faith-america.html?showTranscript=1

https://www.theatlantic.com/projects/how-build-life/

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How Can I Feel Safe in an Unstable World?

Interview With Dr. Tanita Maddox

Safe. That definition may change from person to person, but there’s no denying that today’s generation seeks to feel and promote physical and emotional safety. Our world is anything but safe. How do we cope with this?

Dr. Tanita Maddox is a Gen Z expert and veteran Young Life leader. In this conversation, she shares why this is an important question, how we can align our definition of safety to God’s, and how we can access peace even when it feels like the world is going up in flames. She also offers loving encouragement that every Gen Zer needs to hear.

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Order Dr. Tanita’s book, What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God

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Does God Care About the Marginalized?

Interview With Dr. Sandra Glahn

Does God actually care about the marginalized? If so, why does he seem so harsh in the Old Testament? Why do Christians seem like hypocrites today? In this episode, returning Know Why favorite Dr. Sandra Glahn tackles these hard questions. Dr. Glahn is an author, professor, and sought-after expert in issues relating to Jesus, Scripture, women and gender, and more.

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90-Day Bible Reading Challenge

https://sandraglahn.com

https://sandraglahn.com/latte-with-luke

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Does Christmas Have Pagan Origins? (Repost)

Interview With Joshua Barnes

In honor of the holiday season, we’re bringing back two of our most popular episodes from 2023! In the first Christmas-themed interview, Joshua Barnes, host of popular YouTube channel The Bible Explained, answers questions like:


• Does Christmas have pagan origins?
• Does the date December 25th come from ancient holidays like Saturnalia or the Winter Solstice?
• Are traditions like caroling and decorating trees borrowed from other religions?
• Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

For a deeper dive, check out these resources:


Was Christmas Pagan?

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?

Why the Puritans Cracked Down on Celebrating Christmas

Is Christmas PAGAN? In Defense of Christmas (Video)

A history of Christmas in the early Church (from New Advent)

Read original blog post here.

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Do DNA Codes Disprove Darwinism?

Interview With Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins

We know DNA is complex, but recent discoveries are revealing new layers of complexity within DNA—and creating problems for evolutionists. Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins, a research scientist for the Institution for Creation Research who specializes in genetics research, explains these discoveries in the final episode of our series, “Know About Science and Faith.” Listen to find out what epigenetics, Meiosis, DNA codes and even Darwin’s Finches can tell us about Intelligent Design. 

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ICR.org

Acts and Facts Magazine 

The Design and Complexity of the Cell by Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins

Other writings by Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins

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How Can I Talk About Controversial Politics With Family This Thanksgiving?

Interview With Peyton Luke

We interrupt our series on science and faith to discuss something many Americans are thinking about as they enter the holiday season…how to interact with those family members and friends who hold vastly different opinions. While some advise avoiding family who hold different political opinions, communications expert Peyton Luke encourages listeners to have fruitful conversations, following a few specific tips. Listen to this episode in preparation for your Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering, and take notes on keeping your interactions civil, calm, and productive.

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Did a Global Flood Cause the Ice Age?

Interview With Dr. Jake Hebert

What caused the Ice Age? Returning for Part 2 of his conversation with the Know Why Podcast, Dr. Jake Hebert, a research scientist with the Institute for Creation Research, explains why the global flood described in the Bible would have created the perfect environment for an Ice Age. In fact, he argues the evidence for a flood-induced Ice Age is more compelling than the reigning theory, which depends on manipulated calculations and questionable science. 

Skeptical? Listen and let us know what you think—and don’t forget to read more at the resources below.

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https://www.icr.org/article/the-bible-best-explains-the-ice-age

https://www.icr.org/article/physics-today-ignores-monster-milankovitch-problem

https://www.icr.org/article/missing-ice-age-forests-fit-flood-ice-age-model

https://www.icr.org/article/earths-thick-ice-sheets-are-young

https://www.icr.org/article/ice-core-research-continues