What happens when your faith begins to unravel? When the solid ground beneath you suddenly shifts? In this powerful conversation, Lori welcomes author and chaplain Catherine McNeil to discuss her latest book, Mid-Faith Crisis, co-written with Jason Hague. Drawing from personal experience and spiritual insight, Catherine gently guides listeners through the stages of faith and reminds us that even in the darkest valleys, God is near.
Key Takeaways:
The four stages of faith: Inherited, Confident, Mid-Faith Crisis, and Conscious Faith
How to help children navigate their own crisis of faith, especially when walking through grief
Encouragement for moms whose teens or adult children are wrestling with doubt or walking away from church
Insights on church hurt, forgiveness, and rediscovering community
What matters most at the end of life—and how to live with a legacy of love today
Recommended Resources:
Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends by Catherine McNeil and Jason Hague
Nothing is Wasted podcast episode featuring Katherine and Jason
Catherine McNeil is a chaplain, author, and speaker passionate about discovering God’s redemptive work in ordinary life. She lives near Chicago with her husband, three children, and a thriving garden. Catherine is the author of several books, including Mid-Faith Crisis, and was the project editor for The Message Women’s Devotional Bible. She holds an MA in human service counseling and is completing her Master of Divinity at North Park Theological Seminary.
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