In this episode of the Thinking Matters podcast, Todd Funk interviews Rebecca Valerius, a classical educator and author, who shares her journey of faith, her passion for apologetics, and her insights on navigating doubt and deconstruction in Christianity. They discuss the importance of community, the role of philosophical and literary apologetics, and the challenges of integrating faith with science. Rebecca also highlights the significance of Chesterton's works and the rise of individual spirituality among young people. The conversation emphasizes the need for healthy questioning and the support of community in strengthening faith.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Rebecca Valerius

00:57 Rebecca's Faith Journey

04:00 Exploring Apologetics

07:02 The Society for Women of Letters

11:58 Understanding Deconstruction

19:50 The Role of Doubt in Faith

24:59 Healthy vs. Destructive Questioning

29:56 The Problem of Evil

33:42 Apologetics in Modern Spirituality

35:10 The Individualistic Search for Meaning

39:07 Navigating Doubt and Authority

43:32 Trusting God in Parenting

45:17 Science and Faith: Bridging the Gap

51:18 Wrestling with Doubts and Atheistic Arguments

52:25 The Influence of GK Chesterton

55:32 The Joys and Challenges of Teaching