Without judgment, there is no hope for a perfect world.In this episode of the ‪@BarelyBelievingPodcast‬ we confront one of the hardest questions in Christianity: Why does God judge—and why does it matter? A future without evil requires a God who is perfectly just. If God does not judge, there are no guarantees that wrongs will ever be made right.God sent Jesus to clearly reveal the difference between life and death. Judgment is not about force—it is about freedom. Humanity is born incompatible with a holy God because of sin, but Jesus became the solution by trading places with us. On the cross, judgment fell on Him so mercy could be offered to us.In the end, God honors our choice. To choose life is to choose Jesus.In this episode:Why a perfect God must judgeHow judgment creates hope, not fearJesus as the dividing line between life and deathWhy salvation is a choice, not coercionHow Jesus took our place so we could live

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In this episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, we examine the historical reality of Jesus using ancient sources, Roman and Jewish historians, and the same standards historians use to evaluate figures like Caesar, Alexander the Great, and Socrates. We look at what history actually tells us about Jesus, why most scholars—believing and skeptical—agree He existed, and what makes the evidence for Jesus uniquely compelling.

But this episode is not only academic.

Alongside the history, we share personal stories of doubt, faith, and moments when Jesus moved from being a figure in a book to a real presence in our lives. If you have ever wrestled with questions about the Bible, Christianity, or whether faith can stand up to honest investigation, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Non-biblical historical sources that mention Jesus

• What historians mean when they say Jesus “existed”

• Why Jesus is one of the best-attested figures of the ancient world

• Common objections to the historical Jesus—and how scholars respond

• Personal stories of belief, skepticism, and encountering Jesus beyond theory

Whether you are a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to think carefully, question honestly, and consider why the story of Jesus has endured for over 2,000 years.

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Most Christians were never taught how to read the Bible—they were taught how to use it.

In this episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, we argue that the Bible is not primarily a rulebook, self-help guide, or list of moral demands. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture is a unified story of God’s faithfulness to people who repeatedly fail to be faithful to Him.

If reading the Bible has ever felt confusing, discouraging, or disconnected from real life, this episode offers a necessary reset. We explore how misunderstanding the purpose of Scripture distorts our view of God, fuels guilt-based faith, and causes many to quietly walk away from Christianity.

This conversation reframes how to read the Bible—not by lowering its authority, but by taking its message seriously: a faithful God pursuing broken people.

📖 Topics include:
• How we were taught to read the Bible
• Why Scripture feels frustrating to so many believers
• The Bible as God’s story, not ours
• What changes when faith is built on God’s faithfulness

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Dustin Hall was a young pastor who realized he knew the Bible—but didn’t truly know Jesus. In the first episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, he shares his story of moving from information about Scripture to a living relationship with the Jesus of the Bible.

This podcast is an invitation to that same journey. Join us for weekly episodes, livestreams, and in-person conversations as we wrestle honestly with faith, doubt, and what it means to believe again.

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