In this candid and deeply reflective episode, Rev. Chip Bennett, Southern District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church in West Virginia, joins J.D. for a raw and honest conversation about faith in a complicated world.

Together, they tackle some of the toughest questions facing Christianity today:
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Where does the Church stand on gay marriage?
Should women preach?
How do people of faith make sense of war, suffering, and silence from God?

This isn’t a sermon—it’s a conversation grounded in experience, doubt, hope, and conviction. Whether you're devout, deconstructing, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to wrestle with faith on your own terms.

🎙️ Watch the full discussion for respectful, real talk about modern belief
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📍 Faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about not being afraid to ask the questions

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