This episode explores the question: Are Bible contradictions a reason to stop believing in God?
I sit down with author and researcher Vicki Joy Anderson (https://www.agapefirstministries.org/vickijoyanderson) to play a game that helps us slow down online arguments and explore the root of what we really believe.

We explore questions like:
What does it mean to deconstruct with honesty?
Why are there so many interpretations of scripture?
Can you still love God and question the Bible?
Is the Bible a rulebook or a love story?
How do you study scripture without becoming a scholar?

Vicki shares her framework for constructive deconstruction, explaining why so many people are falling away from faith and how others are rethinking religion without abandoning relationship. She compares the Bible to a treasure map and invites us to consider whether we’re actually seeking God or just negotiating with the parts we prefer.

We also talk about:
why Jesus challenged religious tradition
how race and identity affect connection to Christ
how pain from people distorts our view of God
what it means to fall in love with Jesus
why unity without Christ becomes dangerous

Whether you're questioning, curious, or just trying to make peace with your faith story, this episode is a space to reflect and recalibrate.

✦ About Vicki Joy Anderson
Website: https://www.agapefirstministries.org/vickijoyanderson
Instagram: @vickijoyauthor
Book: They Only Come Out at Night (available at lamarzulli.net)