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Today’s Topic: Questions and Doubts of Faith as a Teen

Guest: Madison Geisler, Resident at Manchester Christian Church

OVERVIEW: Is it wrong to have doubts about God? What should a kid do when they start to doubt? How can parents walk with their kids through doubt? What has helped you be confident in your faith? Today we want to talk about the questions and doubts that kids, students and even adults have

-  We can ask “where is God?” and not feel shame when we ask the tough questions about faith. It can actually be an opportunity for us to draw closer to God.

-  Remind kids that this is not wrong to have doubts or questions about God, about their faith, about scripture. It is okay to ask questions. And the more people these kids can go to, to talk about these doubts and questions, the better.

-  We have seasons of doubt where we may not know what to say or believe. Yet once we start asking these questions and diving a little deeper, we understand a little more about faith and the nature of God.

-  Find people who can walk with you through these doubts and questions. There are resources you can use and people that can be in your corner when these tough seasons and experiences arise so you can be prepared to dive into God’s Word and not be overwhelmed with fear and anxiety that stems from the questions and doubts you have.

-  It’s okay to not have all the answers as a parent, guardian, mentor or leader. Just assure the child or student that you are there to walk with them through it.

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