Exvangelical Deconstruction
Andrew, Alastair, and Matt discuss the new trend of Evangelicals prominently deconstructing their faith.
What’s the difference between someone “deconstructing their faith” and plain old apostasy? Are Exvangelicals really leaving Christianity? Andrew, Alastair, and Matt discuss the new trend of Evangelicals prominently deconstructing their faith and what it means for the church and the doctrine of assurance.
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