Ep. 41 What If Doubt Is Part of Faith? | Niki Hardy

Is it possible that doubt can actually strengthen your faith? What if doubt isn’t the enemy of faith, but a doorway to deeper intimacy with God? What if doubt is part of faith? In our transparent conversation, author and speaker Niki Hardy shares how honest questions and spiritual uncertainty can lead to deeper intimacy with God. If you've ever wrestled with doubt, questioned your beliefs, or wondered if God can handle your uncertainty — this episode is for you. Inspired by her new book God, Can We Chat?, Niki opens up about her personal journey of struggling with faith, church, and life’s hardest questions — and how she discovered grace in the middle of it all. Rather than seeing doubt as a threat, Niki invites us to see it as a catalyst for growth and deeper trust in God. In this episode, we discuss: How Niki’s experience flipped the familiar line from Amazing Grace: “I once was found, but now I’m lost.” Why asking questions can draw you closer to God, not push you away The unexpected grace found in spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction Peter’s story as an example of carrying both faith and doubt How lies about faith keep us from honest conversations with God How doubts can fuel your spiritual growth, not weaken it If you’ve ever thought: "Can I still be a Christian if I have doubts?" "Is it okay to question my faith?" "How do I trust God when I feel spiritually lost?" …this episode offers hope, permission, and practical encouragement. When faith feels shaky, God welcomes your questions. Spiritual uncertainty doesn't have to undo your faith — it can deepen it. 🎧Join us as we explore the “unforced rhythms of grace” that hold space for our doubts — grace for today, grace for tomorrow, and grace forever.   💬 Grace Quotes from Niki Hardy: “ What scared me the most was rather than faking it or forcing it was fading out.” “I had to address the lies about coming to God with all my questions.”  "You don't have to get it for [God] to love you. Because [God] is love itself. He can't help but love you. And when we get that, we say, 'So you mean I can ask anything?' And God says, 'Yep.' It doesn't mean we'll get the answers, but we can ask anything. Absolutely anything."    Key Scriptures: "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll rediscover life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn how to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-30, MSG Resources Mentioned: 🌿 Niki's Books, including God, Can We Chat? and Breathe Again 🌿 FREE: First three chapters of God, Can We Chat? 🌿 Resources for God, Can We Chat? Connect with Niki Hardy: Website: NikiHardy.com Instagram: @niki.hardy  Facebook: @NikiHardyAuthor   Stay Connected with Jennifer Sakata: 🎁 My FREE gift to you: Living the Grace Life, One Prayer at a Time 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content & episode updates ⭐ If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with a friend!   Website | Instagram | Facebook