In this inspiring conversation, Mick Wienholt sits down with author and counselor Constance Hastings to explore doubt within faith. Constance shares how God led her through unexpected twists—from growing up in a non-religious family, to resisting church membership for 20 years, to finally surrendering her life and calling to ministry.

She opens up about her struggles with doubt, control, and suffering, and how those challenges ultimately revealed a deeper purpose: serving others and pointing them to Christ. Her book, The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away, invites both believers and skeptics to wrestle honestly with their questions and discover hope in Jesus.

👉 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

- Why Constance resisted joining the church—and what changed everything

- How she transitioned from teaching into faith-based counseling

- Wrestling with doubts about suffering, prayer, and God’s will

- The surprising way God gave her purpose through writing her book

👉 If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, wondered about God’s plan, or longed to discover your true purpose, this story will encourage and challenge you.

📖 Learn more about Constance and her book: https://www.constancehastings.com

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Chapters

0:24 - Meet Constance

0:47 - Constance's Early Years

5:03 - Getting Into Counseling

7:56 - Life Turned Upside Down

10:03 - Navigating Challenges As A Counselor

12:24 - Directed to Write a Book

14:41 - Book Overview

19:38 - Skeptics Point of View

21:22 - Lingering Questions

24:50 - Doubt vs. Not Believing

27:41 - What Are Skeptics Looking For?

33:39 - Coincidence or God?

35:40 - How Has Your Life Changed?

37:31 - Constance's Contact Info