A.J. Swoboda on Deconstruction and (After) Doubt

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"Some valorize doubt; others demonize it...[but there's] an alternative path"

After a long podcast silence, Stanford and Peter are back with a banger! They sit down with A.J. Swoboda, pastor, professor, and author of After Doubt - a popular new book exploring the experience of deconstruction and doubt and asking the very simple question: "is it possible to question your faith without losing it?". Chances are that you or someone you love is in the beginning, middle, or ending stages of a deconstruction journey. These stories are common, often-disorienting, and sometimes-exhilarating. We hope that this conversation is helpful regardless of where you are on that journey.

There's more to say than what could be said in this short conversation, but this is a great place to start: What is deconstruction? Why does it seem to be happening so much right now? How do you believe something you don't necessarily like? Where does the Church go from here?

Want more from A.J.?

Read his book: After Doubt

Listen to his podcast: In Faith and Doubt