Interview: Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers – The Deconstruction of Christianity

Guest Host: Tim Barnett   Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers, authors of The Deconstruction of Christianity, talk about what “deconstruction” means, why we shouldn’t embrace the term, problems with the deconstruction process, how we should go about evaluating our beliefs, what to say to someone going through deconstruction, and more.   Topics:

1. Interview: Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers, authors of The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond (00:00)
2. What is deconstruction? (10:00)
3. What are the problems with deconstruction? (24:00)
4. What triggers people to question their faith, and why do some end up leaving but others don’t? (41:00)
5. What should I say to someone who is going through deconstruction? (53:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond by Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers
• Why I Changed My Mind about Deconstruction by Tim Barnett

Related Links:

• A Tale of Two Paintings: Reformation vs. Deconstruction by Tim Barnett