Deconstruction
October 15, 2023 - November 5, 2023
No one just wakes up one day and decides to walk away from Jesus on a whim—there’s a process leading up to deconversion. This process of questioning and picking apart fundamental Christian beliefs is known as deconstruction. Yes, it’s true that deconstruction leads some to walk away from their faith, but in this 4-week series we’ll see how deconstruction can also lead to a deeper, stronger, more biblically rooted faith.
Play Video
Is It OK To Doubt? | Chase Gardner
Doubt is natural. We all question our faith at one time or another—but then what? Most of us need to take time to think hard, research, and go deep into God’s word to figure out what parts of our faith can and should be thrown away and what parts need to be added. In week 1 of the series, Chase Gardner teaches that the best way to handle a crisis of faith is not just to deconstruct, but to reconstruct on the foundation of Jesus.
Message Resources
Wipe the Slate Clean by Autumn Ward
For Parents
For Teenagers and Older Kids
- Can I Ask That?: 8 Hard Questions about God and Faith– Student Guide / Leader Guide (for parents/mentors)
- Can I Ask That Volume 2: More Hard Questions About God & Faith – Student Guide / Leader Guide (for parents/mentors)
- 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity
- How We Read the Bible: 8 Ways to Engage the Bible with Our Students
For Kids of All Ages
Books
“Another Gospel” Alisa Childers
“Can We Still Believe the Bible” Craig Blomberg
“Evidence That Demands a Verdict” Josh and Sean McDowell
Sermons
“Is the Bible Reliable” Asking for a Friend, Week 1