Deconstructing

Leaving Church, Finding Faith

De: Karla Kamstra

Narrado por: Karla Kamstra

This program is read by the author.

A gentle, wise guide for everyone deconstructing their beliefs and struggling with the role of faith in their life

As a “good Christian,” Karla Kamstra attended church every Sunday, listened to the pastor, and committed to functions and activities. But no amount of participation could shake her growing sense of spiritual unrest. As time went on, she realized that she was doing Christianity on autopilot—going through the motions, but spiritually checked out.

She finally understood that the rules of the church were keeping God inside a too-small box, and it was time to let "Him" out. And so Karla embarked upon her sacred journey of deconstruction: healing her religious trauma and reclaiming her spirituality.

Now, Rev Karla shares her journey in this wise, gentle guide to help anyone struggling with the role of faith in their lives. Listeners are called to demolish the oppressive, patriarchal structure upon which their faith has been built, repair what experiences with dysfunctional and destructive religion may have done to them, and restore their hearts and souls. DECONSTRUCTING will lead listeners from silent obedience to sacred empowerment, from religious dogma to spiritual freedom, from toxic theology to authentic faith. For anyone chafing against the confines of church doctrine—it's time to release God from the rules.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

A Great Read

I appreciated the honesty and clarity in analyzing the meaning of deconstructing the faith.

Very insightful for someone deconstructing

I've been deconstructing my faith for over twenty years and Karla shared a lot of great insights that really clicked with me and empowered me in my journey. It's easy to feel discouraged in this walk and she provides many clear and direct thoughts outside of traditional Christian traditions which I found very helpful.

Great for Christians who are questioning there beliefs and why

really like it for the most part. don't agree with the assumptions that made it sound like all pastors have motives that are abusive. I think some pastors are just like I was before I searched for more. I was blind to my wrong belief system and so are many churches. there are still good people there who are afraid to question there religious teachings because they were inundated with wrong teachings throughout their lives. There are good hearted people in the church still and they only need their eyes opened just like us

authors voice

Audible presentation very easy to listen to, tempo perfect, excellent information well presented!
Highly recommend!