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When Faith Meets Doubt: How to Navigate Spiritual Uncertainty

April 30, 2025 • Westside Community Church

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In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess opens up about her own journey with doubt, sharing how an unmet expectation at age 13 caused her to walk away from faith—and how she found her way back. Whether you’re wrestling with questions yourself or walking alongside someone who is, this conversation will bring insight, comfort, and practical tools for engaging your doubts with faith and courage.

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Discover:

The impact of unchecked doubt: how it affects your confidence, relationships, and peace.
Jess’s personal story of walking away from God—and what brought her back.
Four practical steps for handling doubt in a healthy, faith-filled way.
Why facing doubt head-on builds a stronger foundation for your future.
How the Alpha Course at Westside can provide a safe place for honest questions.

You’re not alone in your questions—and doubt doesn’t disqualify your faith. It can be the starting point of a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Key Takeaways:

Doubt is common—but if ignored, it can erode peace and stability.
Your perspective matters: ask God to reveal what’s going on in your heart.
Don’t settle for surface answers—seek truth through prayer, study, and wise community.
You can’t wait for perfect answers to take a step of faith. Faith grows through action.
Creating space for your questions is one of the most powerful ways to grow in faith.

Question for you to think about:
What doubts have you been holding onto—and what’s one step you can take to face them with God this week?

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