Faith in Transition: What If Hell Isn't What You Thought?

Brian Recker, author of Hell Bent, spent years in fear-based faith. Then he had to start over. This is a conversation about navigating the messy middle of major life changes in belief — what happens when the theology you built your life on collapses and you have to rebuild from scratch. About the anxiety after deconstruction, the overthinking every question, and the grief of losing certainty. For anyone questioning inherited beliefs and wondering what comes next. Brian shares how faith transition rewires your nervous system, why fear-based systems create chronic anxiety, and what it means to rebuild self-trust after systems break down. You'll hear why overthinking keeps you stuck in theological rumination, how to stop second-guessing what you used to believe, and why starting over means letting go of false certainty. In this episode: - Starting over without shame or decision fatigue - Why anxiety spikes when fear-based systems collapse - How overthinking shows up during deconstruction - Letting go of fear-based faith without rushing into false certainty - How grief and imagination interact during belief changes - Rebuilding self-trust after systems break down - Navigating major life changes with honesty and compassion - Boundaries with people who don't understand your shift - Emotional regulation during identity shift Get Connected & Support the Show: - Listen to the companion podcast: It's Both- Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, & Real Life Transitions - Follow Brian Recker on Instagram, visit his website, & buy his book Hell Bent - Subscribe, rate, & review It's Both on Apple Podcasts - Join the Courageous Living Group Transformation