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Rebuilding Faith

Rebuilding Faith

Hosted by: Jeremy Jernigan is a pastor, author, and podcast host passionate about helping people reconstruct faith after deconstruction. As the creator and voice behind Rebuilding Faith, Jeremy brings over two decades of pastoral experience and biblical teaching to guide listeners who feel stuck between doubt and belief. Rebuilding Faith is a podcast for anyone wrestling with questions about God, the Bible, or the Church. Each episode delivers a ten-minute message rooted in Scripture, designed for people navigating faith deconstruction, spiritual doubt, or a longing to make sense of Christianity in today’s world. Jeremy draws from biblical texts to show that good theology is theology that looks like Jesus. Whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time, leaving behind toxic religion, or searching for a Jesus-looking God, Rebuilding Faith offers biblical insight, practical application, and encouragement for the journey. Perfect for individuals, small groups, families, or church communities, this podcast provides a safe place for questions and honest exploration of faith. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as: - What do I do when my faith doesn’t make sense anymore? - How can I read the Bible without feeling trapped by literalism? - Is there a way to believe in God without embracing toxic religion? - What does faith look like after deconstruction? - How do I reconcile my doubts with following Jesus? - Is it possible to see God as love instead of fear and judgment? - Why does the Church often look so little like Jesus? - How do I know if my theology actually looks like Jesus? - What do I do with the parts of the Bible that don’t make sense? - How can I practice Christianity in a way that values questions and doubts? - Is there a safe space for people who no longer fit in traditional churches? - How do I raise my kids with faith when I’m not sure what I believe myself? - Can I follow Jesus without accepting harmful versions of Christianity? - Is there hope for people who feel burned out, disillusioned, or spiritually exhausted? - Can I still follow Jesus if I don't resonate with Christianity? If you’ve asked any of these questions, Rebuilding Faith is designed for you. Each episode is short, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in Scripture, helping you rebuild a faith that looks like Jesus.

10 minute Bible messages for people with questions and doubts.

Episodes

A Scorpion and a Missing Sock (John 7:25-36)

Season #1

Ever feel like Jesus doesn’t fit the mold you were taught to expect? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore a moment in John 7 when people couldn’t accept Jesus precisely because they recognized him. He was too...
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The Sin of Inconsistency (John 7:11-24)

Season #1

Why are we so quick to point out the faults of others, but so slow to see those same issues in ourselves? In this episode, we explore one of Jesus’ most relevant critiques—not of sin in general, but of inconsistent...
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The Enemy of Spiritual Life (John 7:1-10)

Season #1

What if the biggest threat to your spiritual life isn’t sin, doubt, or even suffering... but your schedule? In this episode, we look at how Jesus responds to danger, pressure, and a push for fame (and what that...
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Living in the Tension (John 6:60-71)

Season #1

What do you do when following Jesus gets difficult? In John 6, many of Jesus’ own disciples decide they’ve had enough. His words are too difficult. And one by one, they walk away. We dive into the tension, not to...
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Chew On This (John 6:51-59)

Season #1

Jesus said what?! This week on Rebuilding Faith, we explore one of the strangest things Jesus ever said (an invitation to eat his flesh and drink his blood). Yep, it sounded bizarre then and still raises eyebrows...
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More than a Meal (John 6:35-50)

Season #1

What if we’ve misunderstood what it really means to follow Jesus? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, I unpack a deceptively simple statement from Jesus: “I am the bread of life.” But this isn’t just about carbs and...
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Show Us a Sign (John 6:22-34)

Season #1

What if your spiritual hunger was being fed in all the wrong ways? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we follow the crowd chasing after Jesus, not because they want truth, but because they want dinner. After all, he...
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Waiting for Jesus (John 6:16-21)

Season #1

What do you do when you’ve been waiting on Jesus, but all you get is silence? In this episode, we step into a dark night on the Sea of Galilee, where the disciples row through chaos, fear, and unmet expectations. But...
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What Good is That? (John 6:1-15)

Season #1

What do you do when your resources feel laughably small compared to the need in front of you? In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Faith, we explore the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels. This isn’t...
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Novels and Cookbooks (John 5:31-47)

Season #1

What if the way you’ve been reading the Bible is actually keeping you from seeing Jesus? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, I unpack one of the most paradigm-shifting things Jesus ever said. You’ll discover why we...
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The Point is the Point (John 5:19-30)

Season #1

What if eternal life isn’t just something waiting for you after death… but something you’re meant to live in right now? In this week’s episode, we explore a surprising literary structure hidden in John’s Gospel that...
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Breaking the Rules (John 5:16-18)

Season #1

In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we explore one of the most scandalous moments in Jesus’ ministry—not because of what he did, but how he did it. When Jesus heals a man who’d been paralyzed for 38 years, the...
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