Dancing with Doubt, the Past, and Temporary Sacred Spaces

16/06/2025 39 min
Dancing with Doubt, the Past, and Temporary Sacred Spaces

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Episode Synopsis

Lisa’s back! Join host Steve Cuss and the therapist he turns to with his own questions – his wife. They examine some of Steve’s recent conversations about the intricate dance between faith and doubt. Drawing insights from guests like Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw and Dr. Jennifer Ripley, they explore how doubt can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth. Unpack the ways childhood attachment styles influence our adult relationships with God and others, and offer practical ways the church can support those in crisis. Tune in for a conversation that promises to deepen your understanding of faith's complexities and inspire meaningful discussions anywhere doubt tries to co-mingle with faith.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:



Jennifer Ripley’s Ministering to Families in Crisis




Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw’s Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection




Frederick Buechner: Faith Despite Doubt




Frederick buechner’s defines Doubt




Philip Yancy: Faith and Doubt




Philip Yancy: A Time to Doubt




N.T. Wright’s The Resurrection of Jesus as a Historical Problem




N.T. Wright’s The Resurrection of the Son of God




Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) The Great Commission




Further Listening:



Inviting Doubt to Deepen Your Faith Experience




Finding Freedom in Temporary Spaces




Jen Ripley: Supporting Mental Health Without Sacrificing Your Well Being




Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw: How Your Past Shapes You and Wounds Others




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