Barriers to Belief

Why did Jesus have to die? It's one of the most searched questions about Christianity — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Barriers to Believe, we break down the real reason the cross was necessary, exploring God's holiness, divine justice, and what substitutionary atonement actually means. If you've ever struggled with the idea that "Jesus died for your sins," this episode is for you.We unpack why a loving God can't simply overlook sin, what Isaiah's throne room vision reveals about the gap between God and humanity, and why accepting the gift of salvation isn't the same as earning it. Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or a longtime believer with lingering doubts, this conversation will give you a clearer, more logical framework for understanding the cross.#WhyDidJesusDie #SubstitutionaryAtonement #BarriersToBelieve #ChristianPodcast #IsJesusReal #WhatIsTheCross #DoubtlessFaith #ChristianityExplained #GodHoliness #ForgivenessOfSins #JesusDiedForYourSins #ApologeticsPodcast #FaithAndDoubt #UnderstandingChristianity

Are the miracles of Jesus just ancient superstition — or is there a rational case for believing them? We tackle the biggest objections head-on: Do miracles violate natural law? Can a scientifically minded person take them seriously? We explore what C.S. Lewis, David Hume, and modern apologists argue, walk through the types of miracles Jesus performed, and explain why the resurrection stands as the most historically significant claim in the Gospels.Whether you're a skeptic, a doubter, or just curious, this episode is designed to help you engage with the evidence — not just take things on blind faith.www.doubtlessfaith.com#MiraclesOfJesus #BarriersToBeliefPodcast #ChristianApologetics #IsTheBibleTrue #JesusAndScience #ResurrectionEvidence #DoesGodExist #FaithAndReason #BiblicalMiracles #ChristianFaith

Can one person really be fully God AND fully human at the same time? In this episode, we break down one of Christianity's most debated doctrines — the dual nature of Jesus Christ. We explore what the Bible actually says, what the early church councils concluded and why, and how the incarnation matters for your faith and salvation today.www.doubtlessfaith.com#JesusChrist #ChristianTheology #DualNature #FullyGodFullyMan #Christology #BibleStudy #ChristianDoctrine #CouncilOfNicaea #CouncilOfChalcedon #Faith #Salvation

God's infinite love sounds beautiful in theory. But does it actually reach you — your specific life, your specific doubts, your specific longing to be known?In this episode, we explore the deep human ache to be fully seen and loved, what Thomas Aquinas understood about the nature of love, and how God's desire for our flourishing is woven into everything — from creation itself to the sacrifice of Jesus. If you've ever wondered whether God's love is personal or just... cosmic and general, this episode is for you.www.doubtlessfaith.com#InfiniteLove #GodsLove #BarriersToBelief #ChristianFaith #FaithAndDoubt #ThomasAquinas #GetToKnowUs

Have you ever felt like nothing you do really makes a difference? Dr. Kristen Davis has been there.  In this episode, she gets honest about her own struggle with feeling like her choices were meaningless in a world where God is already in control. What she found on the other side will help you see why your decisions truly matter - and how trusting God and owning your agency can actually go hand in hand. www.doubtlessfaith.com #doubtlessfaith #doubt #faith #questions #curiousmind #truth #true

What if you never had to compete for God's attention? Dr. Carey Walton unpacks one of the most freeing truths in faith - that God is infinite, which means He can be fully present with each of us at the same time.  It's a conversation about significance, worth, and what it really means to be seen.A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy - https://amzn.to/4dRzYvoRobert McGee, The Search for Significance - https://amzn.to/41576Z7www.doubtlessfaith.com#doubtlessfaith #doubt #faith #questions #curiousmind #truth #true

Kristen Davis asked that question. So she started digging. Literally.Archaeological discoveries. Historical verification. A trail of evidence that kept pointing back to Scripture.In our newest episode, Kristen shares her journey from skepticism to conviction — and why faith and reason don't have to be enemies.www.doubtlessfaith.com#Faith #Apologetics #BibleStudy #Christianity #podcast #doubtlessfaith #doubt #faith #questions #curiousmind #truth #true

The first episode of Barriers to Belief introduces the hosts, Kristen Davis and Carey Walton, who share their personal journeys and experiences with faith, apologetics, and theology. The conversation explores the relationship between faith and reason, the role of philosophy and theology in understanding God, and the purpose of the podcast in addressing heart cries and intellectual questions about faith. The hosts emphasize the importance of evidence-based faith and the impact of education on deepening one's relationship with God.TakeawaysApologetics is the attempt to show that Christianity is grounded in reality and truth, not just personal opinion.Faith is not blind, but a commitment based on evidence and reason.