In this powerful episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, special guest Andrew Nicewander — a software engineer, seminary graduate, and passionate reader of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and G. K. Chesterton — shares his journey through church trauma and how he found healing.
Andrew opens up about experiencing both the brokenness and beauty of the church. Drawing from Tolkien's concept of "Eucatastrophe" — the sudden, unexpected joy that breaks through despair — he explores how great stories can help process pain, rebuild faith, and offer hope in the aftermath of religious hurt.
👉 Whether you are deconstructing, rebuilding, or searching for meaning after spiritual wounds, this conversation is for you. We talk faith and doubt, trauma and healing, and the profound wisdom of Tolkien in navigating life's hardest seasons.
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