God If You're Real, Show Me | God If You're Real | Menlo Midweek Podcast

God If You're Real, Show Me | God If You're Real | Menlo Midweek Podcast

From Menlo Church Podcasts by Menlo.Church

April 15, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 943

About this episode

The episode explores the importance of questioning faith and provides a safe space for doubts about God's existence.

Welcome to the start of a brand-new series at Menlo Church! This week, Matt Summers and Phil EuBank kick things off by leaning into the tension, the doubt, and the honest curiosity that many of us carry. In a world that often demands certainty, we’re starting a conversation titled "God, If You’re Real." This episode focuses on a core value at Menlo: Giving people permission to ask questions. Whether you’ve been a follower of Jesus for decades or you aren’t even sure if God exists, this series is a safe space to bring your "what-ifs" and "how-comes." Join ALPHA: https://www.menlo.church/alpha 📍 In This Episode:Permission to Doubt: Matt and Phil discuss why "I don't know" is a valid spiritual answer and why the church should be the first place people go with their hard questions. The Strength of a Challenged Faith: We dive into the idea that a faith that isn't allowed to be questioned is a faith that cannot grow. Why challenging our own beliefs actually leads to a deeper, more resilient trust in God. Wrestling with the Divine: A look at how some of the most influential figures in the Bible (like Thomas and David) built their relationship with God through honest, raw questioning…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Summers, Phil EuBank

Topics covered

  • doubt
  • faith
  • spiritual growth
  • questions about God
  • intellectual honesty
  • community

Keywords

  • God
  • faith
  • doubt
  • questions
  • spirituality
  • Menlo Church
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Menlo Church, ALPHA

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