Blind Faith vs. Biblical Faith? Skepticism, Scientism, and Conspiracy Theories | Juan Valdes

Blind Faith vs. Biblical Faith? Skepticism, Scientism, and Conspiracy Theories | Juan Valdes

July 7, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 3 · Episode 23

About this episode

Dr. Juan Valdes discusses the nature of faith, skepticism, and the intersection of faith and science.

Episode Summary: Is faith just wishful thinking? How should Christians think about conspiracy theories? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juan Valdes to recover a biblical, evidence-based understanding of faith. We explore why faith is not a blind leap but trust in a trustworthy God, why the object of faith matters more than the amount of faith, and how damaging teachings like “you weren’t healed because you lacked faith” distort the gospel. We also tackle the faith vs. science narrative,...

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