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 seeks to unpack these questions through thought-provoking stories, conversation and hope. The host is Dominic Done - speaker, professor, and author of the books, "When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt" & "Your Longing Has A Name."
Why would anyone want to be a Christian when there is so much hypocrisy in the church? Dominic interviews Mary Jo Sharp, as she shares her journey as one who still holds to a beautiful faith, despite wounding experiences within the Christian community. Our Website: PursuingFaith.org Mentioned in the Episode: Why I Still Believe by Mary Jo Sharp We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
In this episode, Dominic has a fascinating conversation with his friend, Evan Wickham. After giving an update about his life and ministry, Evan shares his thoughts on worship and its tenacious power to transform our lives. Evan Wickham is Lead Pastor of Park Hill Church in San Diego, CA. He is married to Sandy, and has five kids. He enjoys songwriting and creating music – and has released four albums full of worship songs written over the course of his ministry life as a worship leader. Mentione...
Is there a way to walk faithfully through doubt and come out the other side with a deeper love for Jesus, the church, and its tradition? Can we question our faith without losing it? In this episode, Dominic chats with award-winning author, pastor, and professor A. J. Swoboda to discuss how to move through seasons of doubt towards the heart of the gospel. Mentioned in the Episode: AJ Swoboda Our Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
In this episode, Dominic tackles the question: Is Jesus God? According to a recent Christianity Today article, 43% of evangelical Americans believe that Jesus was a good moral teacher, but not divine. But what does the Bible say about this? What does it mean when Jesus claimed to be the ‘Word’ of God? And what does it mean in our lives in 2023? Mentioned in the Episode: Christianity Today Article Our Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
In this episode, Dominic and Glenn have a conversation about ministry, pastoring during the pandemic, and how to live pro-actively amidst the demands of life. Glenn Packiam is lead pastor of Rockharbor in Costa Mesa, California. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University, and is a senior fellow at Barna Group and an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary. Mentioned in the Episode: GlennPackiam.com Our Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfa...
In this episode, Dominic interviews Joy Clarkson, author of Aggressively Happy: A Realist's Guide to Believing in the Goodness of Life . Joy Clarkson holds a PhD in theology from the Institute for Theology and the Arts at the University of Saint Andrews. She is an editor at Plough Magazine and the host of the podcast, Speaking with Joy. Mentioned in the Episode: Aggressively Happy: A Realist's Guide to Believing in the Goodness of Life . Our Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you!...
In this episode, Dominic interviews long-time friends and mentors, Phil and Diane Comer. Phil and Diane are founders of Intentional Parents: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers. They started this ministry to bring hope and practical help to parents who desire to raise children who walk with God and have a flourishing faith. In this episode they discuss how to raise godly children, lessons they’ve learned over 44 years of marriage and what they would do differently, how to set boundaries without b...
In this episode, Dominic interviews Josiah Kennealy. Josiah is a pastor, speaker and founder of the non-profit Young Adults Today. He is also the author of Fulfill Your Purpose in Your Generation. Josiah and Dominic discuss the future of the church as well as the three greatest needs of the emerging generation. Mentioned in the Episode: www.josiahkennealy.com Article: Modeling the Future of Religion in America Our Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
In this episode, Dominic offers some reflection on Philippians 3:20 - "Our citizenship is in heaven." What does that mean for our lives? How is this lived out? How can we navigate this thorny political climate we find ourselves in? Books Mentioned in the Episode: Destroyer of the gods by Larry Hurtado The Triumph of Christianity by Rodney Stark Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Sean McDowell. Sean is Associate Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also an author of 15 books, including his most recent: A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today's World. They discuss Sean’s story of doubt and faith, politics, cancel culture and sexuality. Mentioned in the Episode: SeanMcDowell.org Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pu...
In this episode, Dominic has a chat with Daniel Fusco about his new book “You’re Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess.” Daniel Fusco is an author, a church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver Washington. Books Mentioned in the Episode: You’re Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess by Daniel Fusco Your Longing Has A Name by Dominic Done Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
In this episode, Dominic joins Sally and Clay Clarkson at their home in Colorado to discuss their new book, Giving Your Words: The Lifegiving Power of a Verbal Home for Family Faith Formation. Clay and Sally Clarkson are the founders of Whole Heart Ministries , which began in 1994. Prior to starting Whole Heart, they served in local churches on staff as well as overseas missions. Through their non-profit, they serve Christian families worldwide through ministries of speaking, teaching, training,...
In this episode, Dominic gives an update about the non-profit, Pursuing Faith, and an opportunity to minister to Ukrainian refugees. He then unpacks 2 Peter 1 as a roadmap towards a flourishing life. Peter writes: “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” The first gift on this list of virtues is...
In this episode, Dominic gives an update about Pursuing Faith events, and then shares a recent talk he gave in Southern Oregon. Based on Psalm 23, this talk unpacks what David meant when he wrote: “He restores my soul.” How can our soul be restored? What is a soul anyway? And what does the Bible have to say about our soul’s longing? Books Mentioned in the Episode: Your Longing Has A Name by Dominic Done Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
From Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's purpose for our soul is flourishing. Unlike our culture's shallow definition of flourishing, God's vision is far deeper and authentic. In this episode, Dominic takes us on a theological journey exploring God's word and God's intention for creation and our lives. Books Mentioned in the Episode: Your Longing Has A Name by Dominic Done Website: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
How is the health of your soul? Is the deepest part of you flourishing—or is it languishing and gasping for air? Life lately has been filled with exhausting challenges: personal loss, political division, economic turmoil, faith deconstruction, and isolation. And our souls feel it. Yet in the face of uncertainty, the Bible assures us we can thrive inwardly. Jesus promised his followers the abundant life. But how do we find it? How can can our souls flourish in difficult times? In this episode, Do...
If God is all powerful and all loving, then why does evil exist? Why does the world bleed with suffering? Why doesn’t he intervene? To be human is to grapple with that question, and for thousands of years we haven’t stopped asking it. In this episode, Dominic explores Scripture to see what it says about our deepest and most persistent question: Why is the world so broken? To Join the Launch Team for Dominic's new book - Your Longing Has A Name: Launch Team Start Page Facebook Launch Team Group P...
Russia's recent invasion is the largest in Europe since World War II. In this episode, Dominic interviews Nick Cady: a pastor whose family is originally from Ukraine. He is also an author, scholar and missionary. Dominic and Nick discuss recent events in Ukraine, the nation's history, and how followers of Jesus can intercede for those who are in the midst of war. Books Mentioned in the Episode: The God I Won't Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers To Embracing Christianity by Nick Cady Website...
In this special episode, Dominic announces the release of his new book, "Your Longing Has a Name: Come Alive to the Story You Were Made For" . How is the health of your soul? Is the deepest part of you flourishing—or is it languishing and gasping for air? Life lately has been filled with exhausting challenges: personal losses, political division, economic turmoil, faith deconstruction, and isolation. And our souls feel it. Yet, in the face of uncertainty, the Bible assures us we can thrive inwar...
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,...
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 co...
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.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
In this special Christmas episode, Dominic shares an encouraging word from Luke chapter 1. Resources: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org
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.org Books Mentioned in this Episode: How to Read the Bible for all its Worth by Gordon Fee We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
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.org Books Mentioned in this Episode: Can We Still Believe the Bible? The Bible Jesus Read The Skeletons ...
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.org Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Book That Made Your World The Art of the Bible We'd love to hear from you! inf...
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.org The GoodLion Podcast We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
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.org N.T. Wright Online Books Mentioned in this episode: Broken Signposts by NT Wright We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org...
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 Exists 2.The World is Uniquely Designed for Life 3.The World is Beautiful 4.Morality Exists Resources: PursuingFaith.org Books Mentioned in this episode: Mere Christianity by CS Lewis Gunning For God by John Lennox Why God Won't Go Away by Alister McGrath Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig We'd love to hear ...
Dominic explores the topic of whether Jesus is the only way to Salvation. Resources: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org
