Mr. Patton, I have been a believer for quite some time – since I was eight. It’s a miracle, however, that I believe at all. I grew up in a Oneness Pentecostal home...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Doubt

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Apologist Model

I love apologetics. It often hurts my head and goes “beyond my pay grade” as far as brain power (especially when I get into all the science stuff—I just...

by C Michael Patton

Depression

The Asphyxiation of Hope: Matthew Warren (1986-2013)

I got the news on the road to Florida. My family and I, along with my mother, are in Florida for the Gospel Coalition conference. After this, we will head directly to Dallas,...

by C Michael Patton

Doubt

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The Miserable Christian Doubt

Everyone doubts their faith to some degree. If they say they don’t, they are either lying, they don’t take their faith very seriously, or God has had increadible...

When You Are Sick of Theology

Theological Avoidance fallacy: n. Thinking theology is impractical for true Christian living. This is very common in our world. It is also, to some degree, understandable....

by C Michael Patton

Doubt

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Leaving (Christ)ianity

I sat down with a young lady not too long ago and had a conversation. This was a conversation about faith—her faith. Better put, this was a conversation about a faith that...

by C Michael Patton

Doubt

Personal (Michael Patton)

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Blogs to God: 10/30/12

Lord, I am thankful to you that I have yet to experience anything like the dreaded time of 2010. I still don’t know the reason such a depth of depression came upon me,...

by C Michael Patton

Doubt

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John the Baptist, Doubt, and My Three Days As an Atheist

Here is my sermon from Sunday where I talk about John the Baptist, doubt, and my three days as an atheist two years ago. [display_podcast] Hope you enjoy!

What if You Missed Something?

Not too long ago I sat on an airplane waiting to fly out of Orlando back to Dallas. The plane was delayed for quite some time as, for some reason, the preflight checks...

On Talking to Those Who Doubt

The first thing you have to know about talking to most doubters is that they have a strong suspicion that you have never been there . . . that you just don’t...

by C Michael Patton

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