Faith for Everyday
Faith for Everyday is a daily podcast dedicated to guiding youth through modern challenges with timeless Biblical wisdom. Each approximately 10-minute episode offers scriptural insights and practical encouragement to strengthen faith in everyday life. New episodes are released daily.
Spending time in God’s Word is essential for spiritual growth, yet many people struggle with where to start. Some feel intimidated by the Bible’s depth, while others become discouraged or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. If you’ve ever felt that way, this devotional is for you.
"Faith for Every Day" is designed as a simple yet powerful guide to help you engage with Scripture daily. You don’t have to start on January 1st—this podcast is meant to be picked up at any time of the year. Each daily devotion stands on its own, addressing real-life struggles while pointing you back to God’s truth.
Throughout this journey, we will explore topics such as anxiety, depression, rejection, and uncertainty—struggles that are all too common today. But you’re not alone. The Bible is filled with stories of people who faced similar challenges and found strength in God. By looking at their experiences, we can find encouragement, hope, and guidance for our own lives.
Whether you’re a new believer seeking direction or a seasoned Christian looking for fresh inspiration, this podcast will meet you where you are. My prayer is that as you go through these devotionals, you will be encouraged to dig deeper into God’s Word, grow in faith, and draw closer to Him daily.
Let’s embark on this journey together—one day at a time, one step closer to God.
Faith for Everyday
Overcoming Doubt
Ever found yourself praying, "I believe, but help my unbelief"? You're in good company. This devotional explores the paradoxical nature of faith and doubt through the powerful story of a desperate father in Mark 9:24 who approached Jesus with this very tension in his heart.
Doubt isn't the absence of faith—it's an invitation to deeper trust. When this father confessed his mixed feelings of belief and uncertainty, Jesus responded not with criticism but with compassion and healing. This reveals a profound truth: God welcomes our honest questions rather than demanding perfect faith. We unpack how even biblical giants like Moses, Thomas, and John the Baptist experienced significant doubt without losing God's favor.
What causes our doubts? Sometimes it's unanswered prayers, prolonged struggles, or situations that seem impossible to overcome. Rather than letting these moments derail our faith journey, we explore three practical strategies for moving through doubt: anchoring yourself in Scripture (Romans 10:17), intentionally recalling God's past faithfulness (as David did before facing Goliath), and praying honestly through uncertainty (James 1:5-6). Like Peter walking on water, we may falter when focusing on the waves, but Christ's hand remains extended, ready to catch us when we cry out. Your doubts don't disqualify you from God's presence—they might be precisely what draws you closer to Him. How might your current questions become stepping stones to stronger faith rather than stumbling blocks?
Overcoming Doubts. And straightway the father of the child cried out and said with tears Lord I believe, help thou, my unbelief. Mark, chapter 9, verse 24. Welcome to day 37 of Faith for Every Day. Today's devotional is about overcoming doubt. Every believer at some point faces doubt, doubt about God's promises, his plans or even His presence. But doubt does not mean the absence of faith. Rather, it is an opportunity for our faith to grow stronger. In Mark, chapter 9, verse 24, we find a father in distress. His child is tormented by an unclean spirit and he desperately seeks help. With tears in his eyes, he cries Lord I believe, help thou, my unbelief. This honest confession reveals a struggle with many of us experience. We believe, yet we wrestle with doubt. Instead of rebuking the man, jesus responds with compassion and delivers his son. This teaches us that God does not condemn our moments of uncertainty. He invites us to trust him deeper.
Speaker 1:What causes doubt? What causes doubt? Sometimes it arises from unanswered prayers, prolonged struggles or situations that seem impossible. Even great men of faith in the Bible faced doubts. Moses doubted his ability, thomas questioned the resurrection and even John the Baptist, imprisoned, sent messengers to ask if Jesus was truly the Messiah. But God did not reject them. He reassured them.
Speaker 1:Here are three ways to overcome doubt. One hold on to God's word. When doubt arise, go back to the foundation Scripture. Romans, chapter 10, verse 17, reminds us. So then, faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. The more we immerse ourselves in God's truth, the more our faith is strengthened. Remember God's past faithfulness, that is. Two when David faced Goliath, he remembered how God had delivered him from the lions and the bear. 1 Samuel 17, verse 37. When you recall how God has worked in your life before, it becomes easier to trust him again. And three pray through your doubts, just like the father in Mark 9, verse 24,. Be honest with God, ask him to strengthen your faith. James 1, verse 5-6, says If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask in faith, not wavering. Ask in faith, not wavering. God will meet you where you are and build your faith.
Speaker 1:Doubt is not the end of faith. It is a call to deepen our trust in God. When Peter walked on water, he began to sink when he focused on the wind and waves instead of Jesus. But the moment he cried out Lord, save me. In Matthew, chapter 14, verse 30, jesus immediately stretched out his hand and caught him hand and caught him. Are their doubts weighing you down today? Bring them to Jesus. Do not let them keep you from stepping forward in faith. Instead, let them be the very thing that draws you closer to Him. He is faithful and he will not let you fall. Thank you very much for joining us today on Day 37 of Faith for Every Day. If you have ever struggled with doubt, remember you are not alone. God sees you and he is ready to strengthen your faith. Keep pressing forward, keep believing and keep trusting. We will see you on our next devotional. Stay blessed.