How Unexpressed Doubts Destroy Faith | Dr. Sean McDowell
MTS Leadership Series
teaching
June 30, 2026
Is doubting detrimental to the Christian faith?
In this episode of Leadership Series, Sean McDowell shares how leaders, parents, and churches can create space for honest questions about faith. He explores why doubt is not the opposite of faith and how unexpressed questions can lead people away from Christianity. Drawing from his own story and years of teaching apologetics, Dr. McDowell helps people navigate deconstruction, ask difficult questions, and cultivate a more resilient faith.
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 How to Help Someone Deconstructing Their Faith
02:44 Unexpressed Doubt Leads People Away from Christianity
03:40 Faith vs. Certainty: A Dangerous Misunderstanding
06:26 How to Respond to Honest Questions About Christianity
07:59 How to Answer Difficult Questions About Hell
09:53 Why Jesus Asked More Questions Than He Answered
10:35 The Best Way to Help Someone Who Is Deconstructing
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Learn more about Sean's ministry here: https://seanmcdowell.org/





