Barely Believing Podcast

In 1518, a woman stepped into the streets of Strasbourg and began to dance. No wedding. No festival. No music. And then other people joined her. The event became known as The Dancing Plague of 1518 — one of the strangest outbreaks in history. But this episode is not just about a bizarre medieval mystery. It’s about something much closer to home:Can fear become contagious? We may not dance in the s...

Have you ever been around people and still felt completely alone? Not physically alone. Not abandoned. But unknown. Unseen. Disconnected. You have coworkers, family, people online, maybe even people at church — but somewhere inside you still wonder, “Does anyone actually know me?” In this episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, Dustin Hall talks about the loneliness nobody sees: the ache of being...

Why didn’t God stop it? That may be one of the hardest questions anyone can ask about faith. If God is loving, why is there so much suffering? If God is powerful, why doesn’t He end evil right now? Did God create evil? And when something terrible happens, where is He? In this episode of Barely Believing, Pastor Dustin Hall sits down with Zachery for an honest conversation about the origin of evil,...

Most people think Jesus’ first miracle was simply about turning water into wine. But what if John was showing us something much deeper? In this episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, Pastor Dustin Hall takes a closer look at the wedding at Cana in John 2 and the strange details John includes: six stone water jars, Jewish purification, living water, the temple, the rock in the wilderness, and the...

Steven Spielberg’s comments around alien disclosure have sparked a major question: would the discovery of life beyond earth destroy Christianity? In this episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, Pastor Dustin Hall separates three questions that often get confused: Could God have created life beyond earth? Are modern UFO sightings actually alien visitors? And does Scripture support the idea of othe...

What if the past isn’t still alive… what if you keep resurrecting it? In this episode of the  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  , we start with one of the strangest events in church history: the Cadaver Synod, where a dead pope was dug up, dressed in papal robes, placed on a throne, and put on trial. It sounds insane. But maybe we do the same thing in our relationships. We dig up old wounds. We reopen old...

Not every thought in your head is telling you the truth. In this episode of the  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  Believing Podcast, we take a biblical and practical look at the battle of the mind, intrusive thoughts, spiritual deception, accusation, shame, and the lies we slowly begin to believe about ourselves, God, and our future. Modern culture often tells us to trust ourselves, follow our feelings, a...

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus makes one of the most debated statements in Scripture: “the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” But what did He actually mean? Most modern Christians imagine the church as being on the defensive—surrounded, pressured, and trying to hold its ground while “hell attacks.” But when you slow down and actually examine the language Jesus uses, a different picture emerges....

Why does manifesting feel so real—and is it actually spiritual truth, psychology, or something else entirely? In this episode, we break down the modern idea of manifesting and contrast it with biblical theology, human psychology, and the deeper question of who actually has authority over reality. Many people claim they “manifested” jobs, relationships, or opportunities. And sometimes, it really se...

What if Armageddon is not primarily a military war… but a battle over truth, worship, and allegiance? In this episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, we explore the connection between Bible prophecy, artificial intelligence, deception, and the future of human belief. Most people imagine Armageddon as a physical conflict in the Middle East, but the book of Revelation presents something far deeper:...

Do pets go to heaven? Will you see your dog again someday? It’s one of the most personal—and often avoided—questions Christians ask. In this episode, we go beyond assumptions and take an honest look at what the Bible actually says (and  doesn’t  say) about animals, eternity, and the hope of restoration. If you’ve ever lost a pet, wrestled with this question, or wondered how God views the creatures...

Are we still having conversations… or just labeling each other? Somewhere along the way, disagreement stopped leading to dialogue—and started leading to dismissal. In this episode of the  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  we unpack one of the most dangerous cultural shifts happening right now: the rise of labels as a substitute for real conversation. Words that once identified real evil are now sometimes u...

Are humans born evil—or is something deeper going on? In this episode, we wrestle with one of the most foundational questions about human nature, sin, and the role of God in every life. Looking at Genesis 3:15 and Romans 2:14–15, we explore how every person carries an internal sense of right and wrong—and what that means for believers and non-believers alike. If God is working in everyone… If even...

In this episode of the ‪@BarelyBelievingPodcast‬ we explore *the story of Israel in the Bible* and how **Jesus fulfills Israel from Genesis to Revelation**.What does the Bible really mean when it talks about “Israel”? Is it only a nation—or is it ultimately pointing to Christ? In *The Amazing Story Of Israel*, we trace the entire biblical narrative—from Abraham and the Exodus to the prophets and t...

n this episode of the  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  we explore why behavior change alone doesn’t work. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or exhausted from trying harder and still ending up in the same place, this conversation will help you understand why. The problem usually isn’t just what you’re doing—it’s what’s underneath it. Instead of focusing only on habits and willpower, we look at how re...

In this episode of the @BarelyBelievingPodcast, we take a careful, Bible-centered look at two of the most commonly misunderstood passages in Christianity. We break down the context, language, and theological implications behind these texts to separate assumption from Scripture. You’ll discover: What “absent from the body” actually means in its full biblical context Whether the rich man and Lazarus...

How do we start over? How can God help me with this? Is this transformation real? What is the Unpardonable Sin? We tackle these questions and more in this last episode of our Revival 2026 series.

Mental health struggles are more common than we think—but many people still feel alone, ashamed, or afraid to talk about them. In this episode of the  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  I open up about my personal journey with mental health, the battles many people quietly face, and how faith in Jesus can bring healing, hope, and strength in the middle of the struggle. This conversation is about removing th...

What really happens when we die? And how do we deal with the grief when we lose someone we love? In this episode of the Barely Believing podcast, we explore one of life’s deepest and most emotional questions—death, grief, and the hope Jesus offers in the middle of our pain. The Bible gives a clear and surprisingly comforting picture of what happens after death, and understanding it can bring incre...

Wars. Political chaos. Economic instability. Cultural division. Natural disasters.  @BarelyBelievingPodcast  It feels like the world is unraveling. If you’ve found yourself anxious about current events, fearful about the future, or wondering what it all means, you’re not alone. In this episode, we talk honestly about fear—especially fear about what’s happening globally—and how followers of Jesus c...

Help! I Don’t Know How to Pray: What Is Prayer & What Happens When You Pray? Do you ever feel awkward, distracted, or unsure when you try to pray? Do you wonder if you’re doing it wrong… or if God is even listening? In this episode of  Help! I’m Barely Believing , we break down what prayer actually is—and what is really happening when you pray. Prayer isn’t about impressing God with the right...

Are you asking,  “What does it actually mean to follow Jesus?” You believe… or at least you want to. But you still feel unsure about how to  live as a Christian in real life . In this episode of the  Help! I’m Barely Believing  podcast, we break down what it truly means to follow Jesus Christ — not through cultural Christianity, church traditions, or performance-driven religion — but through Scrip...

Are you afraid of God’s judgment? In this episode of the @BarelyBelievingPodcast we dive into the biblical truth about judgment and what it really means. The judgment is not about punishment—it’s a decision between life and death, light and darkness. Jesus came to reveal the path to life and show us how God’s perfect love and miraculous plan make it possible for us to choose life. Join us as we ex...

Do you ever feel lost, unsure why you’re here, or whether your life really matters? In this episode, we unpack one of the most freeing truths in the Bible: your purpose isn’t about what you do—it’s about who you are in God. Your calling is what you do because of that purpose. We explore:The difference between purpose and callingWhy success doesn’t define your worthHow God measures faithfulness, no...

Do you ever feel lost, unsure why you’re here, or whether your life really matters? In this episode, we unpack one of the most freeing truths in the Bible: your purpose isn’t about what you do—it’s about who you are in God. Your calling is what you do because of that purpose. We explore:The difference between purpose and callingWhy success doesn’t define your worthHow God measures faithfulness, no...