A church Chad helped plant and lead had become one of the most influential megachurches in the greater Denver area. He'd arrived at the pinnacle of success. When all of a sudden, questions he'd dodged asking for years began to surface, ultimately leading to him stepping away from his role at the church to de-and-reconstruct his faith. If you've ever felt like the questions you have about Christianity are too big or too scandalous for the churches around you, I REALLY hope you watch this interview. SHOW NOTES: 0:01 - Unlike J. Lo, we ain't hustlers
4:00 - Ego isn't all bad, actually
9:01 - Cognitive dissonance and repressed questions
14:30 - the mysterious side of God
20:00 - Questions pastors aren't supposed to ask
25:00 - an angry God who kills his son so he can put up with us
29:20 - space, grace, and reconsidering the prodigal son
33:15 - how to doubt well
39:04 - When the Jesus who all of a sudden feels new and exciting is also a Jesus your not sure your church community can accept
51:30 - Why is God better than we think?