Episode Summary:

In this solo episode of The Christian Clinician, host Dr. Tanya Paynter delves into a deeply personal journey of doubt and faith. Dr. Paynter shares her story of almost losing her faith in 2023, her struggles with skepticism about Christianity, and how she ultimately found solid ground again. With a background in applied apologetics, Dr. Paynter explores the intersection between faith and evidence-based medicine to provide a richer understanding of religion. She discusses the importance of addressing doubts and how it can help strengthen one's faith and relationship with God.

Today's Action Steps:

• Dive into apologetics to understand the evidence supporting Christianity.

• Don't be afraid to address your doubts and seek answers.

• Engage in regular Bible study and prayer to strengthen your faith.

• Reach out to supportive communities or individuals who can discuss your doubts with gentleness and respect.

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

• "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel

• "The Case for Faith" by Lee Strobel

• "The Case for Miracles" by Lee Strobel

• "The Case for Heaven" by Lee Strobel

• "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist" by Norman Geisler

• "Cold-Case Christianity" by J. Warner Wallace

Time Stamps:

• 00:00:

  Introduction and Tanya Paynter's personal faith crisis.

• 00:31:

  The beginning of doubts and the nature of questioning faith.

• 01:10:

  Overview of The Christian Clinician and its mission.

• 02:12:

  Introduction to applied apologetics and its significance.

• 02:38:

  Background: Raised Christian and long-term relationship with God.

• 03:34:

  Triggering event: Skeptical reading and its impact.

• 04:11:

  Processing doubts and the immediate need for prayer.

• 05:22:

  Exploration of non-biblical evidence and the role of apologetics.

• 06:10:

  Evidence for Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

• 07:06:

  Personal journey through doubt and solidifying faith.

• 09:45:

  Various doubts about biblical stories and miracles.

• 10:22:

  Addressing common arguments against Christianity.

• 11:27:

  Bible's alignment with history and science.

• 14:12:

  Encouragement for those struggling with doubts.

• 15:25:

  Recommendations for starting with apologetics resources.

• 16:56:

  Scriptural references that helped during the crisis.

• 18:26:

  Open discussion on personal doubts and struggles.

• 20:23:

  Final thoughts: Importance of seeking proof and engaging with faith.

About the Host:

Dr. Tanya Paynter is the host of The Christian Clinician, where she merges faith with evidence-based medicine to help revitalize health and strengthen faith. With a strong background in applied apologetics, Dr. Paynter is committed to providing informative discussions that explore the relationship between faith and science. She is passionate about addressing doubts and fostering a deeper understanding of Christianity.

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