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Join Marci in Episode #47 of "Understanding a Faith Journey," where we embark on a compassionate exploration of faith, belief, and the intricate paths people tread in their spiritual journeys. In a heart-to-heart conversation with friends, emotions run high as they grapple with the evolving faith of their children, often labeled as a "faith crisis." However, Marci will challenge you to consider the perspective—could it be a matter of the lens through which we view it?

In a time where questioning faith is increasingly common, we delve into the notion that having doubts and stepping away from the faith we were raised in might not be a negative experience. What if it's okay to have questions? In this episode, we shed new light on how to understand and support those questioning their beliefs, whether it's your child, spouse, friend, or even yourself.

We discuss three crucial stages of faith development:

1. Inherited Faith: The belief system passed down from parents, often unquestioned and followed without extensive personal exploration. Even in this stage, individuals may experience personal witnesses and strengthen their faith.
2. Personal Belief: A stage marked by questioning inherited beliefs, potentially causing destabilization, guilt, and the feeling of doing something wrong. It's a time of searching, exploration, and open-mindedness to other perspectives.
3. Unifying Faith: The stage where faith becomes a cohesive whole, embracing paradoxes, avoiding rigid thinking, and holding space for opposing beliefs. This stage allows for a deeper understanding, answers to tough questions, and peace with uncertainty.

Throughout the episode, we address the role of judgment and fear in the faith journey. Judgment, whether from those in Inherited Faith or those on a faith journey, can cause anguish and hinder healthy support. Fear of the unknown, eternal consequences, and societal judgment is common but needs to be navigated with understanding and empathy.

The conclusion emphasizes that a faith journey is a natural and healthy process, akin to the varied developmental milestones in human growth. 

Join us as we navigate the intricacies of faith, questioning, and growth, fostering understanding and empathy for those on diverse paths of belief.

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