We can discover the heart of a God who’s not in the business of “smiting” us, but loving us.
It is possible — very possible — to live our your faith in non-traditional spaces with non-tradtional people.
Faith can be a polarizing topic in our culture today, especially in this era where your religious beliefs might be mixed up with your political views, moral compass, and perspective on others who believe differently than you.
It's a new day, friends. Turns out, it is possible to live out your faith in fresh, possibly nontraditional ways.
4 jam-packed video sessions
Each about 15 minutes.
Bonus Sessions
Featuring a benediction from Sarah Besssey.
Additional recommendations
Book blog, and podcast recommendations.
Faith resources
Digital resources for finding new places for community and connection
Meet The Expert
We’re chatting with a leader in the faith — Sarah Styles Bessey — a New York Times best selling author, podcast host and blogger. She has written four popular books on faith deconstruction and is the co-founder and cohost of the progressive Evolving Faith Conference and podcast.
Course modules
Session 1
You Are Welcome Here
My own faith journey and process of deconstruction and reconstruction is not without lots of mess, debris, and rubble. But what has been rebuilt I would never exchange for
anything.
The mess and all that wrestling with faith became beautiful — and I’m here to tell you that it can for you, too.
SESSION RESOURCE:
- Faith Reflection Worksheet
Session 2
PROCESSING THE BIBLE
A big question that comes up in
deconstruction is this: What do we do with the Bible?
SESSION RESOURCES:
- Bible Deconstruction Worksheet
Session 3
PRINCIPLES FOR AN EVOLVING FAITH
The process of deconstruction and reconstruction is a normal and healthy part of spiritual formation and development.
The wilderness is an invitation from God into deeper love and grace; you literally end up here because you are faithful. But there can still be stigma and fear attached to this process.
SESSION RESOURCE:
- Deconstruction Reflection with Sarah Bessey
- Resources for Evolving Faith
- Sarah's Benediction
Session 4
WHERE DO WE GOFROM HERE?
You won’t emerge from the wilderness unchanged. The wilderness is by its nature dangerous. You’re in uncharted territory. It’s not romantic, but it is beautiful and terrible and ultimately free.
It is transformative, so be prepared to be transformed. Also, be prepared to handle loss. We are here for you in this journey.
SESSION RESOURCES:
- Grief Worksheet
- Connection to Community
This Is For You If:
Your relationship with the church has gotten complicated.
Some things in your church aren’t sitting right with you.
Something major has happened in your life that has been a watershed moment.
Your political views have changed.
You’re having trouble answering the hard questions about the BIG issues.
“Here’s the thing, beloveds: You won’t emerge from the wilderness unchanged. The wilderness is by its nature dangerous. You’re in uncharted territory. It’s not romantic, but it is beautiful and terrible and free. AND it is transformative: be prepared to be transformed. Remember that new wine requires new wineskins.”
