Spiritually Homesteading | How to Lose Your Religion & Keep Your Jesus

Why Does God Allow Suffering? If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil and Pain? Video Description If God is so good, why does He allow suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? This is the hardest question in Christianity, and today we're diving deep into why God allows pain, tragedy, and evil in the world. In this video, we explore: ✅ Why our choices create suffering (and how they affect fut...

Gratitude and Connection: A Message to Our Community When I first started this podcast, I wasn't sure if anyone would resonate with what I had to share. I had a hunch based on conversations throughout my life, but there's always uncertainty when you put your authentic self out there. To every listener, subscriber, and person who has rated, reviewed, and engaged with this content—thank you. Your pr...

We are on Youtube, too!  After 15 years of marriage, I can finally admit the truth: biblical gender roles nearly ruined everything. Not because I didn't try hard enough, but because I tried too hard to be someone I wasn't. #progressivechristianity #christianpodcast #biblicalteaching #biblicalmarriage 

Did you know we are on Youtube , too? Have you ever found yourself in a moment of deep doubt, questioning whether God is truly good? You're not alone. This fundamental question—Is God good?—is one that Christians throughout history have wrestled with, especially during seasons of uncertainty, pain, or confusion. But what if we're asking the wrong question entirely? #deconstructingchristianity #pro...

Did you know we are on YouTube, too? The truth is, your faith cannot depend solely on Sunday services or charismatic leaders. You need to learn how to spiritually homestead—to grow and maintain a vibrant relationship with God that can withstand any crisis happening inside the church walls. #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith

Watch this video on YouTube, too! How do you know if your faith is shallow or deep? It’s a question many Christians avoid asking themselves, yet it’s one of the most important reflections we can make on our spiritual journey. Understanding where you stand in your relationship with God can transform how you navigate life’s challenges and grow closer to Him. #progressivechristianity #christianpodcas...

Watch this video here: Faith deconstruction is one of the most challenging journeys anyone can face. If you're questioning your beliefs or have already started the process, this video could save you years of unnecessary pain. In this deeply personal episode, I share the 7 crucial things I wish someone had told me before I began deconstructing my faith. Whether you're just starting to ask hard ques...

Wrestling with certainty in an age of conspiracy theories and information overload Do any of us really ever truly know that anything is ever really truly true? This might sound like a ridiculous question, but in our current age of social media, AI, and endless information streams, it's becoming increasingly relevant. Let's talk about it. #deconstructingchristianity #progressivechristianity #christ...

What You'll Learn: ✓ The actual biblical definition of false teaching ✓ How to spot legitimate false teachers vs. honest theological differences ✓ Why questioning church practices doesn't make you a false teacher ✓ Red flags of people misusing this label to control others ✓ How to protect yourself from false accusations during faith deconstruction       #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christian...

What is heresy? Today we're breaking down what heresy actually means versus how it's often misused to silence spiritual truth seekers.       #Heresy #ChristianTeaching #FaithDeconstruction #Theology #ChristianDoctrine #SpiritualGrowth #biblicaltruth #deconstructingchristianity #deconstructingfaith #organizedreligion #christianpodcast #christianfaith #progressivechristianity

What if Christianity isn't real? What if I've built my life on a lie? I've asked these questions too. Here's why I still choose faith anyway - and it's not the Sunday school answers you might expect. 🙏 #faithjourney #doubt #belief #christianpodcast #jesusmessage #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #deconstructingfaith

Discover the shocking truth about what happens when people leave organized religion for DIY spirituality. Based on a recent NPR investigation, this video explores the hidden challenges faced by "nones" - people who've abandoned traditional faith for alternative spiritual paths.

Deconstruction saved my faith, but some deconstruction communities are destroying people's hope for healing. In this honest video, I'm exposing the toxic patterns I've witnessed in faith deconstruction spaces that claim to offer healing but actually keep people stuck in bitterness. #faithcrisis #deconstructing Get Your FREE 7 Day Deconstruction Guide Here

Is it possible that generational trauma and father wounds are destroying faith in churches across America!?! Learn how your childhood attachment to your parents affects your relationship with God. #deconstructingchristianity 

So, you need to fight with God? This isn’t the most comfortable topic, but it’s an important one. Processing difficult emotions with God is part of a healthy spiritual life. Let's talk about it! ⁠

Many people are asking: “What if I want to hold onto Jesus but I’m not sure about organized religion?” This question leads to an even more fundamental one: What do you need to believe to call yourself a Christian? What do you need to “keep your faith in Jesus” and lose your religion?   Get your free 7 Day Deconstruction Guide Here

Free 7-Day Deconstruction Workbook & Guide   Doctrine and theology might sound intimidating. But if you’re a Christian in a faith-crisis, (or a follower of Christ) who thinks about God, asks questions about your faith, or discusses spiritual matters with others, congratulations—you’re already doing theology. Let's discuss!

Some Christians view deconstruction as something dirty or dangerous, even labeling it as a liberal agenda designed to destroy the church and God. But that is not what deconstruction is at all. Let's talk about it. Get your FREE 7 day Deconstruction to Reconstruction Guide & Workbook Here laurafarhy.com

Through the lens of deconstruction, we question the traditional frameworks of sin, ask what Jesus actually taught, and consider how a more loving, liberating understanding might change everything. If you’ve ever felt crushed by the weight of sin language, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we confront the painful reality of how many LGBTQ+ individuals have been treated by the church. We unpack the hypocrisy of preaching love while practicing exclusion, and ask hard questions about what it truly means to follow Jesus. If you've ever felt rejected, conflicted, or disillusioned by the church’s stance on sexuality, this conversation offers space for honesty, healing, an...

For many believers—and even those who’ve walked away—this question hits deeply. The truth is, we’ve been doing the same spiritual “song and dance” for generations. But is that still serving us today? Let’s talk about it. laurafarhy.com

Is it time to get rid of the church as we know it? In this episode, we take an honest look at the role of organized religion in today’s world—wrestling with its failures, its fading relevance for many, and whether something better could (or should) take its place. Whether you're disillusioned, devoted, or just curious, this conversation invites you to rethink what "church" really means.

Many people today have complicated—sometimes painful—feelings about the Bible. If that’s you, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. For a long time, I hated the Bible. It felt like a weapon, one that had been used to control women, silence questions, and justify injustice. I wanted nothing to do with it. Let's talk about Bible trauma.

I know some of you may not feel ready (or ever willing) to step foot in a church again. You might not want to read the Bible or join a Bible study. I get it. So here are a few resources to keep your faith soil fertile and healthy.

Whether it’s harmful theology, hypocrisy, or outright abuse, church hurt is real. And I get it—when a place that was supposed to offer healing ends up being the source of pain--the natural response is to walk away. But I want you to ask yourself: Are you walking away from Christ, or just from Christianity? Because the two are not always the same. Let's talk about it! laurafarhy.com