In this episode of Bible for Newbies, Russ explores the misunderstood story of Thomas, challenging the traditional view of him as simply the "doubting disciple." Discover how Thomas’s journey from doubt to declaration reveals that honest questions are welcomed by Jesus and can lead to profound faith and mission.

Inside the episode:

• The origin of the phrase "doubting Thomas" and what the Bible actually says about Thomas
• The biblical account of Jesus appearing to the disciples after the resurrection, and Thomas’s absence
• Jesus’s deliberate response to Thomas’s demand for proof, showing that doubt is not rejected
• Thomas’s powerful confession, "My Lord and my God," recognizing Jesus’s deity
• The extended legacy of Thomas as a missionary to India, according to Christian tradition
• The significance of honest doubt and questions in faith journeys
• The importance of not defining others, or ourselves, by our worst moments
• The impact of poor answers to biblical questions, exemplified by the story of dinosaurs in Sunday school
• Encouragement to read John chapters 20 and 21 for a deeper understanding of Jesus’s resurrection and restoration