What happens when the faith you’ve been taught runs headfirst into the pain of real life?

On today’s show, Steve tackles the growing conversation around deconstructing Christianity and asks an important question: Are people really abandoning Jesus—or are some struggling with a version of faith that couldn’t withstand suffering, disappointment, unanswered questions, and the failures of other Christians?

Then pastor, author, evangelist and speaker Brady Weldon joins Steve for a powerful conversation about moving from deconstruction to reconstruction. Brady explains why pain has a way of testing our theology, why questioning what you were taught isn’t necessarily the same as questioning Scripture, and why Christians need to create safe places for hurting people to wrestle honestly with difficult questions.

They also discuss church hurt, addiction, divorce, grief, disappointment with God and the difference between being hurt by people who represent Jesus and rejecting Jesus Himself. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can offer someone isn’t a quick theological answer—it’s simply sitting beside them in the wreckage and pointing them back to Christ.

Also on Episode 477:

Seek and Find: Steve takes a look at the often-overlooked book of Obadiah, the judgment of Edom, the danger of pride and what this short Old Testament book teaches us today.

Stories You May Have Missed: Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse turn down participation in a major government grant program; 22-year-old Christian creator Bryce Crawford asks Vice President J.D. Vance about heaven and faith; and a couple gets married at 35,000 feet aboard a Southwest Airlines flight.

Faith Between Our Ears: This week’s memory verse is Micah 6:8—do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.

Plus, Brady talks about The Undoing of Not Doing and why hesitation and procrastination can keep us from stepping into what God has called us to do.

The Steve Marston Show is a daily Christian radio show and podcast Helping You Live More Like Jesus through biblical teaching, Christian discipleship, faith and culture conversations, interviews, encouragement—and a little fun along the way.

Hear the show on 99.5 The Word in Little Rock, AM 630 The Word in San Antonio, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Visit SteveMarstonShow.com for more episodes, conversations and resources.

What happens when the faith you&rsquo;ve been taught runs headfirst into the pain of real life?
On today&rsquo;s show, Steve tackles the growing conversation around deconstructing Christianity and asks an important question: Are people really abandoning Jesus&mdash;or are some struggling with a version of faith that couldn&rsquo;t withstand suffering, disappointment, unanswered questions, and the failures of other Christians?
Then pastor, author, evangelist and speaker Brady Weldon joins Steve for a powerful conversation about moving from deconstruction to reconstruction. Brady explains why pain has a way of testing our theology, why questioning what you were taught isn&rsquo;t necessarily the same as questioning Scripture, and why Christians need to create safe places for hurting people to wrestle honestly with difficult questions.
They also discuss church hurt, addiction, divorce, grief, disappointment with God and the difference between being hurt by people who represent Jesus and rejecting Jesus Himself. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can offer someone isn&rsquo;t a quick theological answer&mdash;it&rsquo;s simply sitting beside them in the wreckage and pointing them back to Christ.
Also on Episode 477:
Seek and Find: Steve takes a look at the often-overlooked book of Obadiah, the judgment of Edom, the danger of pride and what this short Old Testament book teaches us today.
Stories You May Have Missed: Franklin Graham and Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse turn down participation in a major government grant program; 22-year-old Christian creator Bryce Crawford asks Vice President J.D. Vance about heaven and faith; and a couple gets married at 35,000 feet aboard a Southwest Airlines flight.
Faith Between Our Ears: This week&rsquo;s memory verse is Micah 6:8&mdash;do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.
Plus, Brady talks about The Undoing of Not Doing and why hesitation and procrastination can keep us from stepping into what God has called us to do.
The Steve Marston Show is a daily Christian radio show and podcast Helping You Live More Like Jesus through biblical teaching, Christian discipleship, faith and culture conversations, interviews, encouragement&mdash;and a little fun along the way.
Hear the show on 99.5 The Word in Little Rock, AM 630 The Word in San Antonio, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
Visit SteveMarstonShow.com for more episodes, conversations and resources.

He’s a regular guy with a cool job—and a deep love for Jesus. The Steve Marston Show is a daily, faith-and-fun conversation designed to help you take the next step in your walk with Christ. Think of it as a “200-level” discipleship course: deeper than the basics, but still practical, relatable, and real.

Each episode blends biblical truth, cultural commentary, and honest talk about marriage, parenting, identity, and what it looks like to put God first in a busy, distracted world. Along the way, Steve sits down with guests God is working through, highlights stories of transformation, explores what’s happening in the news through a Christian lens, and—yes—delivers a steady dose of dad jokes.

Serious about faith. Serious about fun. And serious about helping you live like Jesus where it matters most.

He&rsquo;s a regular guy with a cool job&mdash;and a deep love for Jesus. The Steve Marston Show is a daily, faith-and-fun conversation designed to help you take the next step in your walk with Christ. Think of it as a &ldquo;200-level&rdquo; discipleship course: deeper than the basics, but still practical, relatable, and real.
Each episode blends biblical truth, cultural commentary, and honest talk about marriage, parenting, identity, and what it looks like to put God first in a busy, distracted world. Along the way, Steve sits down with guests God is working through, highlights stories of transformation, explores what&rsquo;s happening in the news through a Christian lens, and&mdash;yes&mdash;delivers a steady dose of dad jokes.
Serious about faith. Serious about fun. And serious about helping you live like Jesus where it matters most.

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Christian talk that combines biblical truth, real-life conversations, compelling interviews, faith, culture, and a little fun. Join Steve as he explores what the Bible says and how followers of Jesus can put their faith into practice every day. New episodes of The Steve Marston Show feature Christian leaders, pastors, authors, ministry voices, and everyday people sharing stories of faith and transformation

A Daily Journey In Living More Like Jesus!
Christian talk that combines biblical truth, real-life conversations, compelling interviews, faith, culture, and a little fun. Join Steve as he explores what the Bible says and how followers of Jesus can put their faith into practice every day. New episodes of The Steve Marston Show feature Christian leaders, pastors, authors, ministry voices, and everyday people sharing stories of faith and transformation