Of all the causes of doubt in our lives, the silence of God is hardest to understand. In some ways, it’s similar to the doubts we experience when we suffer; but it comes at us in a different way. Suffering is often caused by a sudden, catastrophic event. But the silence of God can be glacial. It slowly gnaws at us, and has the potential to shake our faith. According to the philosopher, Michael Rae: “God’s silence is painful for us. Many believers experience crippling doubt, overwhelming sadness, and ultimate loss of faith as a result of ongoing silence…many people have been positively damaged by divine silence.”Have you ever struggled with the silence of God? Have you ever gone through a season where it feels like he is a million miles away? How should we respond in times like that? And why is it so hard sometimes to hear God’s voice?In this episode, Dominic unpacks this challenging question and offers some practical steps we can take to hear from God again.Books Mentioned in the Episode:Silence by Shusaku EndoParables of Kierkegaard by Søren KierkegaardWhen Faith Fails, Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt by Dominic Done(Chapter 8: Why is God silent?) Website:PursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

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Questions: Why is God Silent?

It was more than four hundred years ago that Francis Bacon, now recognized as the architect of the scientific method, made the claim that God has given us two books to study: Scripture and creation. God’s Word and God’s world. He believed that not only was there a beautiful synthesis between faith and science, but that they, in different ways, give us a fuller revelation of who God is. Times, however, have changed. According to a recent poll, 55% of Americans believe that there is an inherent conflict between faith and science. How should we respond? What does Christianity teach us about the interaction of faith and science?Resources:PursuingFaith.orgBooks Mentioned in this Episode:Cosmic Chemistry by John LennoxCan Science Explain Everything by John LennoxWhere the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion and Naturalism by Alvin PlantingaScience and Religion: a New Introduction by Alister McGrathThe Great Partnership: Science, Religion, and the Search for Meaning by Jonathan SacksWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: Is There a Conflict Between Faith and Science?

We live in a moment when everyone seems to be hurt, bitter or angry about something. As we begin a new year, let’s explore together why and how we can forgive. How can we, in a toxic culture, allow our souls to heal from the trauma of the last year? Let’s discover together, the freedom that is available through the power of forgiveness. Resources:PursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: How do I Forgive?

 In this special Christmas episode, Dominic shares an encouraging word from Luke chapter 1.Resources:PursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

The Soundtrack of Christmas

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, but did you know that only 11% of Americans have read the Bible from cover to cover? In this episode, Dominic discusses 4 important and helpful practices to help as you read through the Bible, whether for the first time or as a long-term reader of Scripture. Resources:PursuingFaith.orgBooks Mentioned in this Episode:How to Read the Bible for all its Worthby Gordon FeeWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: How to Read the Bible

While most people recognize the impact the Bible has had upon culture and history, we live in a moment when people increasingly distrust the Bible. In this episode, Dominic unpacks how the Bible is trustworthy by engaging with three commonly asked questions: Is the Bible relevant for our lives? Is the Bible historically accurate? Is the Bible offensive and regressive? Resources:PursuingFaith.orgBooks Mentioned in this Episode:Can We Still Believe the Bible? The Bible Jesus ReadThe Skeletons in God&apos;s ClosetWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: Can I Trust the Bible?

Questions people have about faith and doubt are often related to their understanding of the Bible. What is the Bible? Is it our source of authority? Can we trust it? Where did it come from? Who were its authors? In the first of a 3 part mini-series of podcasts, Dominic unpacks the profound impact, beauty, and relevance of God’s Word for our lives today.Resources:PursuingFaith.orgBooks Mentioned in this Episode:The Book That Made Your WorldThe Art of the BibleWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: The Book That Made Your World

In this episode, Dominic joins Aaron Salvato and Brian Higgins for a conversation about popular exvangelical memes. Throughout this conversation, Dominic, Aaron, and Brian seek to find the valuable elements of deconstruction without it leading to abandoning the fundamentals of Christianity. We hope this episode encourages you to think critically and respond lovingly to those who doubt.Resources:PursuingFaith.orgThe GoodLion PodcastWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: How Should We Respond To Those Who Doubt?

Dominic has a conversation with N.T. Wright about his latest book: Broken Signposts.Professor N.T. Wright is currently Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at St Mary’s College in the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.Resources:PursuingFaith.orgN.T. Wright OnlineBooks Mentioned in this episode:Broken Signposts by NT WrightWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Broken Signposts: A Conversation with N.T. Wright

In this episode, Dominic tackles the question: Does God Exist? After discussing how to approach the subject, Dominic explores 4 signposts that point towards His existence: 1.The Universe Exists2.The World is Uniquely Designed for Life3.The World is Beautiful4.Morality ExistsResources:PursuingFaith.orgBooks Mentioned in this episode:Mere Christianity by CS LewisGunning For God by John LennoxWhy God Won&apos;t Go Away by Alister McGrathReasonable Faith by William Lane CraigWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: Does God Exist?

Dominic explores the topic of whether Jesus is the only way to Salvation. Resources:PursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: Is Jesus the Only Way?

Dominic shares an encouraging word about how our daily life is impacted by God&apos;s plan for restoration, redemption and unity.Resources:PursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

To Bring Unity

We&apos;re launching Season 2 of the Pursuing Faith Podcast! In this episode, Dominic shares how we should respond to friends and family who are currently experiencing doubts or walking through deconstruction of their faith. Resources:PursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

What Is Going On?

In this episode, we listen as Dominic gives a live teaching to students at Biola University on the topic of faith and doubt, topics from his book, "When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt". Resources:When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of DoubtPursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

When Faith Fails - Recorded at Biola University

Dominic speaks with Drew Dyck about faith, doubt, Christian history, politics, the recent rise of unbelief in the US and more.Drew is an author, acquisitions editor at Moody Publishers and contributing editor at christianitytoday.com/pastors.Resources:Drew Dyck&apos;s website, books & articlesWhen Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of DoubtPursuingFaith.orgWe&apos;d love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Rise of the Religious 'Nones' with Drew Dyck

Do you want your faith in God to grow, but sometimes struggle with nagging doubts? What does it look like to believe in God in the face of life's hardest questions? Pursuing Faith is a new podcast that seeks to unpack some of these questions through thought-provoking stories, conversation and hope. The host is Dominic Done - speaker, professor, and author of ‘When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt.’

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