Episode 87: 'Faith that Thinks: Why "Why" Matters' with Megan Alman

In this episode of the Rev Rx Podcast, Chad Potts sits down with Megan Almon, speaker and writer for Stand to Reason and former gymnast at the University of Georgia. Megan shares her journey from a nominal Bible-belt faith to a fully surrendered walk with Christ, and how the discipline of apologetics helped her see Christianity as not only true and good but also beautiful.Together, Chad and Megan explore how to help young adults make their faith their own, the danger of the “Jesus vaccine,” and why curiosity, beauty, and truth are inseparable in the Christian worldview.Main TopicsFrom nominal faith to surrendered faithAsking “why” — how questions deepen beliefWhat apologetics really is (and what it isn’t)Seeing the beauty of God in a broken worldThe role of parents, mentors, and the church in helping faith stickWhy young adults drift and what helps them stay groundedThe connection between beauty, inefficiency, and loveHow to cultivate a worldview big enough for your doubtsKey Quotes“Faith that thinks is a faith that lasts.” – Megan Almon“Christianity isn’t blind faith; it’s the true story of reality.” – Chad Potts“Beauty is an invitation — a glimpse of eternity behind the curtain.” – Megan AlmonResources MentionedStand to Reason – str.orgReality Student Apologetics Conferences – str.org/training/realitySummit Ministries – summit.orgImpact 360 Institute – impact360.orgThe Fabric of Faithfulness by Steven GarberThe Story of Reality by Greg KouklYou’re Only Human by Kelly KapicMeditations in a Toolshed by C. S. Lewis