3. Monte’s Story — When Faith Falls Apart

In this episode, Monte shares his perspective of the rupture.What happens when the beliefs that shaped your identity, your marriage, your community — your entire world — begin to unravel? And what happens when you’re terrified that telling the truth about your doubts might cost you everything?Monte opens up about his faith crisis — the slow questions, the private wrestling, the fear of being misunderstood, and the very real anxiety that losing his belief system might also mean losing his family. He shares what it felt like to carry doubt in silence, to love deeply while feeling spiritually disconnected, and to walk the tightrope between authenticity and belonging.This conversation explores: • The grief of deconstruction • The fear of rejection • The weight of being the one who changes • And the courage it takes to say, “I don’t know anymore.”This isn’t a story about winning or losing faith.It’s about what it means to lose certainty — and still hope love will stay.If you’ve ever questioned your beliefs, feared disappointing the people you love, or wondered whether truth and connection can coexist, this episode is for you.Sometimes the rupture begins long before anyone else can see it.