When "Knowing that You Know" Isn't Enough: Certainty vs. Doubt

In this episode, we explore the heavy weight of certainty-based faith. For many of us, growing up in the church meant an emphasis on apologetics, debates, and having a "neatly tied bow" for every difficult question. But what happens when life hits—when suffering, loss, or intellectual questions arise—and that demand for 100% certainty begins to feel less like a foundation and more like a prison?We dive into the "shaking" realization that certainty and faith are not actually the same thing. By looking at the Great Commission in Matthew 28, we find a startling truth: among the disciples who stood before the risen Jesus, "some doubted." And yet, Jesus didn't shame them—He commissioned them.In this episode, we discuss:* The tension between high-pressure apologetics and the mystery of God.* How a "fear-based" pursuit of certainty can lead to isolation and deconstruction.* The difference between intellectual reasoning and biblical pistis (faith).* Learning to hold the "both/and" tensions of scripture without needing an immediate answer.* Why the Great Commission includes the doubters, not just the certain.If you’ve ever been afraid of "being caught not knowing," this conversation is a permission slip to breathe, ask questions, and find God in the mystery.Key Scriptures Mentioned:Matthew 28:16-20: The Great Commission and the disciples who doubted.Hebrews 11:1: Defining faith as assurance, not just physical proof.Ephesians 2:8: Faith as a gift from God.John 6:44: The Father’s role in drawing us to Himself.Mentioned in the Episode:Links + more!Connect with Kaley:www.kaleyhollingsworth.comIG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠YT: www.youtube.com/@kaleyhollingsworth