What to do When Your Faith no Longer Feels the Way it Used to

IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

What to do when the faith you once knew no longer feels or looks the same (and if that’s okay)
What to do when it seems like you have more questions about your faith than answers
What to do when church or Christian leaders you’ve looked up to take a big fall or make a horrible decision
How to be honest about what you’re struggling with and bring it to God

(You can also listen right here!👇)

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!

Our guest for today’s episode is a Girls Night favorite and my dear friend, Mariko Clark, or Marri as we call her.

Friends, I am SO excited because I finally get to share that Marri has been writing an amazing book called The Book of Belonging and I knew we needed to have her on the show to tell us all about it!

The Book of Belonging is a story Bible for kids that’s filled with 30 diverse stories and illustrations that introduce kids to God through wonder, naming and contemplation. Amazing right? She’s going to tell you way more about it in the episode, but I do want to mention that her Kickstarter to raise funds in order to publish the book started last week, and if you’re interested in supporting her, we have all of the links for you at the bottom of this page if you keep scrolling down!

So, this technically is a book for kids, but really, it’s a book for all of us, and it’s an incredible resource for any of us who are feeling a bit lost in our faith.

That’s what we’re talking about today.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking through what to do when your faith no longer feels like it used to. I don’t know about you, but sometimes the faith we were taught growing up or the faith we picked up ourselves doesn’t feel quite the way it used to. Also — I think a lot of us are feeling that it’s really a hard time to be a Christian right now. We find ourselves having more questions than answers and are wondering if there’s still a place for us in the midst of what feels like a really messy spot to be.

Y’all, both Marri and I have BEEN there. You’re not alone and that’s why I’m so excited to be talking through this! Marri is one of the wisest women I know -- her insight on this topic is going to blow you away.

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW

Steph’s book, The Lipstick Gospel (here’s a paperback copy and here’s a free digital download!)

Steph’s prayer journals, Every Single Moment and The Between Places

Links for Marri’s new book & Kickstarter page

The Pause Podcast

Link to Instagram post about Heaven

Past Girls Night Episodes with Marri:

Girls Night #1: More than Friends, Not Quite Dating — How to Navigate Friendlationships

Girls Night #10: How to Start and Grow a Blog

Girls Night #16: How to Know if He's "The One."

Girls Night #22: Rest & Self-Care — How to Actually do it!

Girls Night #43: How to Help your Loved Ones through Hard Seasons

Girls Night #131: What Qualities to Look for in Your Future Spouse

Scripture Mentioned:

Mark 12:30

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Matthew 3:13-17

Quotes Mentioned:

"We need space to be in the presence of God" - Marri

"What we believe about who we are dictates how we act" - Marri

"We so readily believe our darkness, but we don't believe in our light" - Marri

"Be so kind and loving to yourself — the way that you hope to be to your kids some day" - Marri

"What really comforts me...is that God doesn't need us to be God's body guard" - Marri

"If you let go, God would still be God" - Marri

"When we're honest about our struggles, not only does that bring us closer to the heart of God, but I think it brings us closer to the people who are also seeking after the heart of God." - Marri

Quote Marri liked: "If it's not a good story, it's not over"