How to Rebuild Your Faith When It’s Been Shaken

Imagine you could stop working on your life, and step into a life that was already yours. We’re talking about how to rebuild your faith if your faith has been rocked. What do you think of this statement?In this episode, Scott, Bill, and Waldemar explore how to rebuild faith when it has been shaken by life’s challenges. They discuss the concept of rebuilding faith by shifting from a performance-based lifestyle to stepping into the life and identity God has already provided. They also talk about the dangers of "sin management theology,” which traps us in a cycle of shame and self-effort. Remember that circumstances don’t define you… God does. Let Him transform your person.Topics Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and Waldemar Kohl discuss in this episode:(01:50) The question of how to rebuild faith when life circumstances shake belief.(02:21) The concept of “imagine” is introduced as a parallel to faith—believing in what is not yet seen.(03:07) The “upside-down mountain” in the Living Influence logo emphasizes trust over accumulating principles.(05:43) The difference between trusting God for forgiveness versus trusting Him with one’s identity.(10:48) Feelings of inadequacy, shame, and worth are connected to environments that reinforce performance-based identity.(14:10) Adding personal responsibility to spiritual growth undermines grace.(18:11) The power of authentic storytelling in building trust and creating environments of grace.This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, Waldemar Kohl, and the Living Influence team.Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast* Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F2RSvXKfU08Q5LVTCyIYILearn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/booksFollow and like the Living Influence podcast on social media:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinginfluencepodcast* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livinginfluencepodcast* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576202821527This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/