Ep. 2 - From Seminary to Skeptic: A Pastor's Unexpected Journey

After losing his faith in a seminary full of woke ideologies, one pastor charts a powerful path to reclaim his Christian identity and inspire others with similar doubts.In this episode of Fulfilled, Rebecca Sheehan and West Hills Church Pastor DuVal dive into how social justice issues are splitting the church. DuVal shares his eye-opening experience at a prestigious divinity school, where he was shocked to find Wiccan, atheist, and LGBTQ+ groups on campus. He explains how progressive theology in academia is not only impacting seminaries but also reshaping the wider church in America. This episode also tackles the rise of “deconstruction” and the “exvangelical” movement, where people are leaving the church and rejecting traditional beliefs. DuVal shares his personal journey through doubt and skepticism, showing that God’s grace can redeem those who struggle. His own experiences have made him more passionate than ever about reaching out to those questioning their faith, offering them the love and truth of Christ. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fulfilledpodcast.substack.com