Faith &

Diversity.

Our world is full of it. And every individual embodies rich and complex diversity. 

How does faith inform our understanding of God’s diverse world? And what might we learn as we grow our curiosity around difference? 

Our guides for this episode are Nayeli Salcido-Velazquez and Noor ul ain Amer, both young adults from diverse backgrounds. Nayeli serves as assistant director of community and belonging at Augustana, and Noor is a second year student.

Sammie Kross is our guide today on the journey of faith and doubt. Sammie graduated from Augustana University in 2025. You'll hear her wrestle with her doubt with faith and doubt in herself. Studying theology hasn't necessarily made her more certain about God, in fact it's made her much better at asking questions. 

Topics Include: 

• What is young adulthood like?
• What doubts have crept in since attending seminary?
• The big questions and doubts of the Christian faith.
• How does faith and doubt turn inward?
• How does community help curb doubt?