S1E1: Welcome to IN FAITH AND DOUBT
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Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times
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In this episode, A.J. Swoboda (Bushnell University) and Nijay K. Gupta (Northern Seminary) talk about why they wanted to start a podcast. A big catalyst for this podcast is the launch of AJ's new book, AFTER DOUBT (Brazos Press, 2021). What is the relationship between faith and doubt? Are doubts a sign of an unhealthy faith?
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