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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2025 · 12 MIN

From Pastor's Kid to Atheist to...Wait, What?

from Rethink Faith with Nelson Jackson III · host Nelson Jackson III

What happens when the very people who taught you about God become the reason you can't trust Him?In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my experience growing up as a pastor's kid and church musician. I'll share what it was like to be an insider, the devastating moment of betrayal that shattered my faith, and the quiet, unexpected encounter that began to rebuild it on a completely new foundation.This conversation is for you if you've ever felt spiritually homeless, been wounded by the church, or been told your questions are a sign of a weak faith. I believe your doubt doesn't disqualify you—it's where the real journey begins.In this episode, I discuss:What it was like for me growing up and seeing how the Sunday service was put together from my view on the inside.How I navigated the trauma of discovering the "shepherd" can also be the "wolf."Why your emotional walls are evidence of survival, not a weakness to be fixed.Giving yourself permission to walk away from religious noise to hear God's voice again.Answering the tough questions: "What if my doubts never go away?" and "Will I ever feel whole again?"Be Part of the Conversation:Subscribe to the podcastFind weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK]Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

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What happens when the very people who taught you about God become the reason you can't trust Him? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my experience growing up as a pastor's kid and church musician. I'll share what it was like to be an insider, the devastating moment of betrayal that shattered my faith, and the quiet, unexpected encounter that began to rebuild it on a completely new foundation. This conversation is for you if you've ever felt spiritually homeless, been wounded by ...

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