Episode 5: Church, and how to survive it

I heard of this podcast on a Renovare US podcast and immediately looked you up and listened to all 5 episodes in one sitting. The best part is that there is actually a name for and recognition of what I have been feeling for many years now. So much of what you are saying resonates with me as things I have felt and experienced. Richard Foster once said that we must do in the dark what we knew to do in the light, (or something like that). So, I am faithful to continue practicing the spiritual disciplines, but they often feel hollow, or inadequate. I am so pleased that you spoke of the church, it is such a lonely place for someone in mid-faith crisis. Having recently moved to a new town, I attempted to find community by going to church. I understand that to be connected I need to plug into a ministry and serve, but at this stage of my life I’m not quite sure were I fit in. I’ve been a teacher, small group leader, mentor and numerous other things, but how am I to do any of these when I’m not even sure what I actually believe any longer. I feel inadequate to serve anyone because I’m such a mess, and it seems like I’m the only one going through this. I would like to start a support group but my feelings are so vague I wouldn’t know where to begin. I’m actually too ashamed to express my lack of faith so I keep all this to myself. That is the beauty of this podcast, it validates my struggle … Thank you so much.