Barriers to Belief

One of the most common objections to Christianity is that it is arrogant. “You Christians always think you’re right!” But what does that actually mean?  Is the issue with individuals who are smug or presumptuous or is sometimes the deeper offense really with the exclusive truth claims of Christianity. In this episode Dr. Kristen Davis and Dr. Carey Walton consider if it is arrogant to say Jesus is...

The misuse of authority by church leaders is one of the most painful and disturbing situations facing the church today. When pastors and ministry leaders selfishly seek their own agendas, the results can be devastating—controlling behavior, manipulation, exploitation, and broken lives.  Why does this happen and what can be done for those traumatized by it? This episode takes a hard look at phenome...

One of the chief complaints against the church is that it is filled with people who say one thing and do another.  Some professing believers seem to almost lead a double life, leading    outsiders to wonder if the gospel really has the power to transform a person’s nature. If you have been hurt by a believer who fell short does it mean that the faith itself will let you down?  In this episode we l...

For many people the problem with Christianity isn't Jesus, it's the church. Beginning a new series on "When the Church Lets You Down," this episode deals with the most common complaint against the faith - Christians are too judgemental! What did Jesus mean when he warned, "Judge not lest you be judged?" Are all judgements wrong, or are some necessary, even good? Why are church-goers sometimes pron...

Jesus made some of the most outrageous claims in human history — that he was God, he existed before time & he could forgive sins. So what do we do with that? In this episode, Dr. Kristen Davis and Dr. Carey Walton break down the philosophical trilemma: if Jesus claimed to be God, he was either lying, deluded, or perhaps….he was telling the truth.  We explore: • The history of the trilemma (it...

One ancient Jewish prayer from the first century said: "Blessed are you, Lord, who has not made me a slave, a Gentile, or a woman." That was the world Jesus walked into — and he refused to play by its rules. This episode explores what the Gospels reveal about how Jesus engaged women: as disciples, as evangelists, as trusted witnesses to the resurrection, and as people worthy of dignity and compass...

Is the resurrection just a faith leap — or is there real historical evidence? This episode of  Barriers to Belief  walks through the minimal facts argument used by scholars across the theological spectrum — including skeptics and atheists — to show why the resurrection is the best historical explanation for the empty tomb. From extra-biblical sources like Josephus and Tacitus, to the radical trans...

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...

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...

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 Council of Nicaea and Council of Chalcedon decided, and why it matters for your faith and salvation today.   www.doubtlessfaith.com   #JesusChrist #ChristianTheology #Dua...

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...

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...

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. www.doubtlessfaith.com #Faith #Apologetics #BibleStudy #Christianity #podcast #doubtlessfaith #doubt #f...

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 #doubtle...

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...