Five Reasons for Faith Deconstruction in Youth

The article discusses the reasons young people deconstruct their faith and emphasizes the importance of support from mature believers during this journey. It highlights the significance of curiosity, community authenticity, and openness in addressing doubts. Ultimately, a Christ-honoring approach to deconstruction fosters deeper understanding and stronger faith connections.

Increase My Weak Faith

Mark 9:14-27 describes a father seeking Jesus’s help for his possessed son. The father struggles with doubts and unbelief, but Jesus mercifully rebukes his weak faith. Jon Bloom explains that unbelief is spiritually dangerous and unique to each person’s experiences. Jesus exposes and disciplines unbelief to lead to greater faith, offering hope and grace in times of need.