What happens when you start doubting God—and feel too ashamed to tell anyone? In this heartfelt episode of The Broken and Redeemed Podcast, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica are joined by Christian and Nastasha for an honest conversation about spiritual doubt, faith struggles, and finding peace through Jesus. Together, they explore healthy questioning vs destructive doubt, how shame and fear silence believers, and what the church community can do to walk with those who are hurting. If you’ve ever wrestled with unbelief, or wondered if God still loves you in your uncertainty, this episode reminds you that you’re not alone—and that grace, Scripture, and community can restore even the most shaken faith.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

-The difference between healthy questioning and destructive doubt

-How to trust God’s promises when life feels uncertain

-What to do when God feels distant or silent

-How shame, pride, and fear keep Christians from sharing their struggles

-Practical ways the church can support those struggling with doubt

-Why “Help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24) is one of the most honest prayers we can pray

-How Scripture, prayer, and community restore confidence in God

-The danger of spiritual complacency and how to reignite your hunger for truth

-Why deconstruction stories online shouldn’t define your faith journey

-How the Holy Spirit intercedes when words fall short (Romans 8:26–28)

Bible Passages Mentioned:

-Mark 9:24 – “I believe; help my unbelief.”

-Matthew 14:28–33 – Peter walking on water

-Romans 8:26–28 – The Spirit helps us in our weakness

-Hebrews 12:2 – Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith

-1 Corinthians 2:14 – Spiritual truth is discerned through the Spirit

Key Takeaways:

-Doubt doesn’t disqualify you—it can be a doorway to deeper trust.

-Running to Christ in your unbelief brings healing and perspective.

-A healthy church culture includes honest questions and patient listeners.

-The gospel restores what fear and shame try to destroy.

-You don’t need to have all the answers—just be present and listen.

Resources Mentioned:

-I Run to Christ – Hymn by Chris Anderson

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Through The Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric is an audio & video editor, and Jenny is a podcast manager and audio editor. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

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What happens when the faith you’ve always leaned on suddenly feels shaky? In this episode of The Broken and Redeemed Podcast, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica sit down with Christian and Nastasha to talk about the reality of doubt in the Christian life. Together, they share honest testimonies of spiritual struggles, marriage challenges, unmet expectations, and the painful seasons when God feels distant.

Through raw conversations, biblical encouragement, and stories of God’s discipline and grace, they unpack how doubt can actually become a doorway to deeper trust in Christ. From the dangers of private revelation, to learning the importance of accountability, fellowship, and obedience, this episode offers hope to anyone wrestling with questions about faith, God’s goodness, or their place in the church.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your doubts—or unsure how to walk with someone else through theirs—this episode reminds you that God is faithful, His Word is trustworthy, and His discipline is rooted in love.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Christians experience doubt in marriage and personal faith
• Why fellowship and accountability are essential for spiritual growth
• The difference between God’s discipline and punishment
• How unmet expectations of God can lead to disillusionment
• Practical ways to process doubt with prayer, Scripture, and community support
• Encouragement for trusting God’s faithfulness when life doesn’t make sense

Resources Mentioned:

• Hebrews 12:7–11 – God’s discipline as loving correction
• 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 – Running the race with endurance
• John 14:15–17 – Obedience and the Spirit’s help in doubt
• Romans 9–11 – Wrestling with God’s sovereignty and salvation

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Through The Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric is an audio & video editor, and Jenny is a podcast manager and audio editor. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

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Welcome back to The Broken and Redeemed Podcast! In this episode, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica sit down with Josh and Natasha for a heartfelt conversation about legalism in the church—what it is, how it shaped our faith, and the freedom Christ offers beyond rules and guilt. Through scripture, honest conversation, and encouragement, they explore the difference between legalism and grace, offering hope, freedom, and a deeper understanding of what it means to live in Christ. Whether you’ve wrestled with church expectations, battled guilt from man-made rules, or struggled to reconcile God’s love with legalistic teaching, this episode invites you into an honest dialogue about what it really means to live in Christ.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Personal stories of how legalism creates fear, pride, and spiritual burnout. Biblical insights on how Jesus and Paul confronted Pharisees, Judaizers, and false standards. The difference between God’s judgment and discipline—and why His love is never withheld. Practical encouragement for unlearning guilt, rebuilding faith on Christ alone, and finding spiritual freedom. How authentic Christian community and vulnerability help us walk in grace together.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Passages on legalism: Matthew 23, Galatians, Luke 18.
• Slave by John MacArthur
• Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund
• The Confronting Christianity Podcast with Rebecca McLaughlin
• TGCW 24 - Hope and Help for the Doubting and Deconstructing
• TGCW 24 - Why People Are Leaving the Church [TGC Podcast - Ep. 349]
• The Gospel Coalition - Canada Edition
• The Gospel Coalition - U.S. Edition (TGCUS Conferences)

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  • Instagram: @leroy_dartagnan
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Through The Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric is an audio & video editor, and Jenny is a podcast manager and audio editor. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

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In This Episode, We Discuss:

What happens when you feel called to create—but fear you’re loving your gift more than God?

In this heartfelt conversation, Jessica opens up about the spiritual confusion and guilt she’s experienced as a Christian writer—wondering if her passion for storytelling might actually be idolatry. Alongside Eric and Jenny, the team unpacks how legalism, fear-based faith, and performance-driven church cultures can distort our view of God’s love and our creative calling. If you’ve ever felt torn between pursuing your gift and honoring your faith, this episode offers gospel-centered clarity, encouragement, and practical wisdom.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson
• Gettin’ Real Deep Blog by Jessica Deveault

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Through the Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric, an audio & video editor, and Jenny, a podcast manager, co-founded Better Together Podcast Solutions to help business owners save time so they can focus on creating content. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to support a Christian friend with depression
• What the Bible says about bearing one another’s burdens
• How trauma-informed care can reflect Christ’s love
• Honest reflections on ADHD, therapy, and sinful responses to pain
• Why depression is not a faith failure—and how Jesus meets us in it

Resources Mentioned:

• You Know Better than I: https://youtu.be/3jJJcacnGVI?si=DktP2wSU9xmTWspd
• Through Heaven’s Eyes: https://youtu.be/oG0a9WFkgzU?si=-4UafHG0XRgIE44-
• His Peace: https://youtu.be/ckwpa7OeiFk?si=YIMwpVzRV7q20O-f
• I have a House in Heaven: https://youtu.be/CyRj9QW2ROM?si=16DbGpl2zcrkA2kW
• Day by Day: https://youtu.be/AzrhqjzQCi4?si=5Hjepg8RP5xx-scp
• Hymn of Heaven: https://youtu.be/eLo3KbXprgY?si=dHmCV8OGOArKeSU8
• Trauma-informed church training SpiritualFirstAid.org
• The Search for Significance by Robert McGee: https://a.co/d/diaamRV
• The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: https://www.camh.ca/
• With the Perrys Podcast – Preston & Jackie Hill Perry: https://withtheperrys.com/
• Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund: https://a.co/d/iyfaTtK
• Counselling Talk podcast by 9Marks
• Depression in the Church - The Dangerous Lie We Need to Stop Telling: https://youtu.be/Bi5YgZoiRFE
• The Healing and Freedom Journey podcast by Mark DeJesus
• Steadfast Love by Grace Worship: https://youtu.be/cBOU3_K7oHM?si=f7YyIEwss9ycbu0E

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Depression isn't just sadness—it’s a profound, complex struggle that can linger even for believers who love and trust God. In today’s episode, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica open up about their personal battles with depression, wrestling through faith struggles, emotional burnout, and misunderstandings surrounding mental health in the church.

Through raw stories, biblical truth, and deep reflection, the trio explores how depression impacts faith, how Christian communities can do better in supporting mental health struggles, and why honest lament—like we see in the Psalms—is a necessary part of healing. Jessica shares her powerful journey through high functioning depression, emotional exhaustion, spiritual wrestling, and learning to walk through dark valleys with God's presence.

If there's one thing we hope you take from today’s conversation, it's this: Struggling with depression doesn’t mean you're weak in faith. It means you’re human—and God meets us in the darkest places with His steadfast love and hope.

We’re so glad you joined us today. Whether you’re walking through depression yourself or standing alongside someone who is, our hope is that this conversation offers real encouragement, grounded biblical truth, and a reminder that you’re not alone. Let's seek truth, extend grace, stay rooted in Christ, and strengthen one another in love.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Jessica’s heartfelt reflections on living with high-functioning depression
• Eric and Jenny’s journey through job loss and emotional struggles
• How depression is often misunderstood within the church
• Biblical encouragement from Psalms of Lament and spiritual honesty
• Practical ways to walk alongside loved ones dealing with depression
• The role of community, empathy, and prayer in emotional healing

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Psalms of Lament:

• Psalm 5:1
• Psalm 64:1
• Psalm 142:1

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More about The Broken and Redeemed Podcast: Through the Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric, an audio & video editor, and Jenny, a podcast manager, co-founded Better Together Podcast Solutions to help business owners save time so they can focus on creating content. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubt, mental health, and navigating life’s struggles with hope and honesty.

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Welcome back to The Broken and Redeemed Podcast! Singleness in the church can feel like a waiting room—like life hasn’t truly started yet. But is that how it’s meant to be? In this episode, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica dive deep into the realities of singleness, exploring faith struggles, church expectations, and the cultural pressures that shape how we view this season of life.

Through personal stories, biblical truth from 1 Corinthians 7, and open-hearted reflection, the trio unpacks how the church sometimes unintentionally idolizes marriage and what it means to truly support and include single believers in the body of Christ. Jessica shares her honest journey of contentment in singleness, the tension between hope and reality, and how spiritual growth often flourishes in unexpected seasons.

If there’s one thing we hope you take from today’s conversation, it’s that your worth isn’t tied to whether or not you get married. Your value is secure in Christ—whether your life trajectory looks like what you dreamed of or not.

Thanks for joining us! Whether you’re experiencing this firsthand or hoping to better support a loved one, this episode offers empathy, encouragement, and biblical insight for navigating a topic that is often misunderstood but deeply felt. Let’s seek truth, extend grace, stay rooted in Christ, and grow in faith together.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Jessica’s raw reflections on navigating singleness in the church
• The subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures single Christians face.
• How 1 Corinthians 7 challenges common mindsets around marriage and singleness.
• Practical ways the church can foster community and uplift single believers.
• Encouragement for those wrestling with contentment, identity, and God’s timing

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rosaria Butterfield – thoughts on hospitality and community integration
  • rosariabutterfield.com

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Through the Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric, an audio & video editor, and Jenny, a podcast manager, co-founded Better Together Podcast Solutions to help business owners save time so they can focus on creating content. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

Copyright Info: The Broken and Redeemed Podcast © 2025 by Eric Ferguson, Jennifer Ferguson, Jessica Deveault is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Welcome back to The Broken and Redeemed Podcast! Join hosts Eric, Jenny, and Jessica as they continue their discussion on navigating marriage without children due to health struggles.

In this episode of the Broken and Redeemed podcast, hosts Eric and Jenny Ferguson and Jessica Deveault discuss personal reflections, practical encouragement, and biblical perspectives on living with gratitude and hope amid longing. Whether you’re in a similar season or looking to support loved ones, this conversation offers encouragement, empathy, and actionable insights.

If there’s one thing they hope you take from today’s conversation, it’s that your worth isn’t tied to whether or not you have children. Your value is secure in Christ—whether your family looks like what you dreamed of or not.

And remember: waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons. There’s purpose, growth, and even joy available right now, even in the longing.

Thanks for joining us! Whether you’re experiencing this firsthand or hoping to better support a loved one, we encourage you to join the conversation. Let’s seek truth, extend grace, stay rooted in Christ, and grow in faith together.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to navigate the tension between longing and waiting when children aren’t a possibility yet (or at all).
• Ways the church can create a supportive, understanding environment for couples facing infertility or health-related struggles.
• Biblical encouragement for those struggling with unmet expectations.
• Practical ways to find joy and purpose in the waiting season.
• The importance of community and how to show up for each other with love and presence.

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Through The Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric, an audio & video editor, and Jenny, a podcast manager, co-founded Better Together Podcast Solutions to help business owners save time so they can focus on creating content. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

Copyright Info: The Broken and Redeemed Podcast © 2025 by Eric Ferguson, Jennifer Ferguson, Jessica Deveault is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/