Samuel Tunnell

The Stumble: Discussions on Faith and Doubt

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Faith is hard for everyone. Doubt is a normal and difficult facet of any life of faith. We spent time surveying our community about the most common reasons for doubt in faith generally and Christianity specifically. Join us as we talk to some of the best thinkers and doers in the world of faith in our community about these specific doubts. How do faith and doubt coexist in this life? Come listen and see if you can move past some of your own stumbling blocks.

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Samuel Tunnell

Episodes

Christianity In A Crowd 11.09.2025 1:05:05

In this episode of the Stumble, Sam is joined by Tim Montgomery. Time is the Student Pastor at Fellowship of Wildwood in Wildwood MO. Join us as Sam and Tim explore the problem of Christianity's place within the larger spectrum of religous belief. Doesn't the plurality of religious belief bring some question to the legitimacy of Christianity as a worldview? Don't most people simply adopt the relig...

Eating Our Own 20.08.2025 49:07

In this episode of the Stumble, Sam is joined by Karen Kallberg. Karen is the director of spouse care at FirstLight Ministries in St. Louis MO. Join us as Sam and Karen explore the problem of Christianity's relationship with itself. Shouldn't Christian faith be a transformative faith that drives Christians to treat one another with honor and care? If so, why do stories of church hurt and spiritual...

The Marred Community 06.08.2025 52:55

In this episode of the Stumble, Sam is joined by Michael Byrd. Mike is the founding pastor of Faith Community Bible Church and a missionary mobilizer for the SEND network of the North American Mission Board. Join us as Sam and Mike explore the observation that the evangelical Christian community has become increasingly politicized and hypocritical. If the gospel is true, why doesn't it seem to cha...

Deconstruction or Demolition? 31.07.2025 1:03:00

In this episode of the Stumble, Sam is joined by Alex Lee. Alex is the founding pastor of Invite Church in Ballwin MO. Join us as Sam and Alex explore the cultural movement of deconstruction. What does the prevalence of this movement say about the legitimacy of Christianity? If you're in the St. Louis area and want to meet up with Sam to discuss your own doubts and stumbling blocks, reach out at h...

Suffering & The Goodness of God 21.07.2025 53:28

In this second episode of the Stumble, Sam is joined by David Peterka of When the Saints based out of Malawi Africa. Join us as they discuss the work of When the Saints and the reality of human suffering in the world. How does the reality of suffering impact our understanding of the Biblical teaching on God? Can suffering be something that actually empowers a life of faith instead of damaging it? ...

Why Can't Christians Agree? 14.07.2025 1:03:58

In this inaugural episode, Sam and Dr. Aaron Halstead, a local pastor and professor, discuss the issue of divisions and disagreements within Christianity. They explore why, if Christianity is true, there are so many different denominations and passionate disagreements among Christians. The conversation also delves into how individuals can navigate these differences and find confidence in their bel...

Trailer: The Stumble 09.07.2025 1:44

Doubt is a normal part of the life of faith. Join us on The Stumble as we take time to discuss the real doubts and questions people have toward faith generally and Christianity specifically. Over the course of this podcast we'll discuss: Why Christianity is so divided The tension of the Bible's description of a loving God and the reality of human suffering The abundance and diversity of human reli...