“You just have to believe.” Ever heard that? We have too—and we’re calling it out.

In this episode of Weird Hill to Die On, Mary Jo Sharp, Phoenix Hayes, and Adam Coleman take on the myth of blind faith. We dig into what Jesus actually taught about doubt, belief, and evidence—and why faith doesn’t mean turning off your brain.

From Thomas to TikTok clichés, we unpack how modern Christian culture has sometimes reduced faith to a vibe check or a guilt trip. But historically? Faith was grounded in trust, testimony, and truth—not vibes.

Whether you're reconstructing your own faith or trying to help a friend who’s deconstructing theirs, this episode gives you permission to bring your mind to the table. Because Christianity isn’t afraid of hard questions—and we already made it weird.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why Jesus didn’t demand blind faith from His followers
• What the story of Thomas actually teaches us
• How church clichés can misrepresent the nature of faith
• The role of evidence, experience, and tradition in belief
• Why intellectual honesty is central to spiritual maturity
• How to engage faith questions without fear or pressure
• What it looks like to rebuild trust in God after doubt

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Weird Hill to Die On is a Christian podcast exploring faith, apologetics, theology, and cultural commentary, hosted by three voices navigating conviction, doubt, and spiritual formation in a chaotic world.

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What if the secret to great apologetics… is having low expectations?

In this episode of Weird Hill to Die On, MJ, Adam, and Phoenix dive into the tension between boldly defending your faith and admitting you might be wrong sometimes. Can we debate theology without needing to win? Can we stay rooted in truth without burning out—or burning bridges? From spicy debates to Chili’s appetizers, we explore why humility might be the best apologetic of all.

Key Topics Discussed:
- Why overstating your evidence can hurt your witness
- The spiritual benefit of denominational disagreement
- Confidence vs. arrogance in apologetics
- Social media, echo chambers, and intellectual humility
- Apologist burnout, aging experts, and public integrity
- Tex-Mex, cheese pizza, and the theological implications of Chili’s 🫠

Relevant Resources:
- John 20:29 (“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”) — referenced in the discussion of divine hiddenness and the role of faith.
- Proverb cited: “Better to be silent and thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt” (attributed to Lincoln, not Scripture, but noted).

Concepts & Theories:
- The Dunning-Kruger Effect (not "Dunner-Kruger" as MJ said)
- Beginner’s Mind (a posture of ongoing humility in faith and knowledge)
- Confirmation Bias & Political Echo Chambers (in the context of online dialogue)

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Weird Hill to Die On is a Christian podcast exploring faith, apologetics, theology, and cultural commentary, hosted by three voices navigating conviction, doubt, and spiritual formation in a chaotic world.

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Kicking things off at Weird Hill to Die On, we ask whether Christian apologetics still matters in today's skeptical culture — or if it's just another battlefield for endless debates. We unpack the purpose of apologetics, why defending faith matters, why it sometimes feels cringey, and how unity in diversity shapes the conversation.

Key Topics Discussed:

• What Is Apologetics and Its Biblical Foundations?
• Does Apologetics Work to Change Minds and Strengthen Faith? ​
• The Role of the Holy Spirit in Apologetics ​
• How to Start in Apologetics and Integrate It into Church Life ​
• Balancing Intellectual Arguments with Emotional and Spiritual Care
  

Relevant Resources:

​“Interview with Paul Gould” from the Moral Apologetics website

7 Reasons Why Apologetics Might Be Good by Paul Coulter

📝 Episode Transcript:

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Weird Hill to Die On is a Christian podcast exploring faith, apologetics, theology, and cultural commentary, hosted by three voices navigating conviction, doubt, and spiritual formation in a chaotic world.