<![CDATA[Faith for the Hard Conversations]]>What happens when faith collides with the questions, tensions, and realities we would rather avoid?

Faith for the Hard Conversations is a podcast for those who believe the church is called to engage truth with courage, grace, and humility. Each season explores a challenging topic that shapes our faith, our relationships, and our witness in the world. Rather than settling for easy answers or avoiding difficult subjects, we seek to examine Scripture deeply, think critically, and listen faithfully to the voice of God.

From questions about God's character, justice, suffering, leadership, doubt, reconciliation, ethics, and discipleship, this podcast creates space for honest conversations that strengthen faith rather than threaten it. Together, we will explore what it means to follow Christ with both conviction and compassion, holding fast to truth while extending grace.

Join us as we move beyond surface-level Christianity and discover how the hard conversations are often the very places where God forms us, transforms us, and calls us deeper into His heart.

Faith for the Hard Conversations—because avoiding difficult conversations doesn't strengthen faith. Engaging them does. 🎙️📖✨

]]>https://www.blessedinthestorm.com/podcastsRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:26:47 GMTTue, 02 Jun 2026 02:16:34 GMT60Tony and Torrie Gilden<p>What happens when faith collides with the questions, tensions, and realities we would rather avoid?</p><p></p><p><b>Faith for the Hard Conversations</b> is a podcast for those who believe the church is called to engage truth with courage, grace, and humility. Each season explores a challenging topic that shapes our faith, our relationships, and our witness in the world. Rather than settling for easy answers or avoiding difficult subjects, we seek to examine Scripture deeply, think critically, and listen faithfully to the voice of God.</p><p>From questions about God's character, justice, suffering, leadership, doubt, reconciliation, ethics, and discipleship, this podcast creates space for honest conversations that strengthen faith rather than threaten it. Together, we will explore what it means to follow Christ with both conviction and compassion, holding fast to truth while extending grace.</p><p></p><p>Join us as we move beyond surface-level Christianity and discover how the hard conversations are often the very places where God forms us, transforms us, and calls us deeper into His heart.</p><p></p><p><b>Faith for the Hard Conversations</b>—because avoiding difficult conversations doesn't strengthen faith. Engaging them does. 🎙️📖✨</p>episodicTony and Torrie Gildentorrie.gilden@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Why Hard Conversations Require Faith]]>In this inaugural episode of Faith for the Hard Conversations, we share the passion and vision behind this podcast and why we believe difficult conversations are not obstacles to faith—they are often opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper discipleship.

Too often, Christians are tempted to avoid controversy, silence questions, or retreat from complex issues in the name of preserving peace. Yet throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to walk in truth, pursue wisdom, and engage the world with courage and conviction.

We explore why faith is essential when confronting challenging topics. Faith gives us the courage to seek truth even when it is uncomfortable, the humility to admit what we do not know, and the confidence to trust God when the answers are not easy. Rather than fearing hard conversations, we believe the Church is called to engage them with grace, honesty, and a deep commitment to Christ.

Join us as we introduce the heart behind this podcast and lay the foundation for a season focused on understanding the fullness of God's character. Because when we know God more fully, we are better equipped to navigate life's most difficult questions with both faith and faithfulness.

Takeaways

  • Faith to have hard conversations
  • The importance of engaging in hard conversations with authenticity and curiosity Understanding God's full character is essential for living like Jesus
  • Hard conversations require faith, courage, and trust in the Lord
  • Relationships and care are foundational for effective communication and understanding

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Return of the Podcast
  • 07:32 The Effectiveness of Hard Conversations
  • 17:53 Impactful Conversations and Deconstruction
  • 31:55 The Church and Hard Conversations
  • 01:09:17 Season One: God's Character
]]>18aad834-03cb-43da-9f1a-7e9a9ea9dd70Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:22:44 GMT<p>In this inaugural episode of <b>Faith for the Hard Conversations</b>, we share the passion and vision behind this podcast and why we believe difficult conversations are not obstacles to faith—they are often opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper discipleship. </p><p></p><p>Too often, Christians are tempted to avoid controversy, silence questions, or retreat from complex issues in the name of preserving peace. Yet throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to walk in truth, pursue wisdom, and engage the world with courage and conviction.</p><p>We explore why faith is essential when confronting challenging topics. Faith gives us the courage to seek truth even when it is uncomfortable, the humility to admit what we do not know, and the confidence to trust God when the answers are not easy. Rather than fearing hard conversations, we believe the Church is called to engage them with grace, honesty, and a deep commitment to Christ.</p><p></p><p>Join us as we introduce the heart behind this podcast and lay the foundation for a season focused on understanding the fullness of God's character. Because when we know God more fully, we are better equipped to navigate life's most difficult questions with both faith and faithfulness.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Faith to have hard conversations</li><li>The importance of engaging in hard conversations with authenticity and curiosity Understanding God's full character is essential for living like Jesus</li><li>Hard conversations require faith, courage, and trust in the Lord</li><li>Relationships and care are foundational for effective communication and understanding</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Return of the Podcast</li><li>07:32 The Effectiveness of Hard Conversations</li><li>17:53 Impactful Conversations and Deconstruction</li><li>31:55 The Church and Hard Conversations</li><li>01:09:17 Season One: God's Character</li></ul>no00:48:1211Why Hard Conversations Require Faithfull