What if doubt isn’t the opposite of faith but an open door to a deeper relationship with God? In this episode of Water into Wine, Father Charleston Wilson explores how to talk with nonbelievers, seekers, and people who have honest questions about Christianity. Over a glass of chardonnay, he reflects on the difference between doubt and unbelief; why “I don’t know” can be one of the most faithful things we say; and how humility, personal testimony, and genuine relationships can make spiritual conversations more fruitful. Along the way, Father Charleston reminds listeners that Christians are in sales, not management, and that God can use even uncertainty as an invitation to grace.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome to Water into Wine
(01:20) Wine of the Day: 2023 François Carillon Bourgogne Chardonnay, France
(02:50) Why this wine for today’s topic: talking with nonbelievers
(04:25) Tasting notes
(06:00) Food pairings
(09:40) God loves you the way you are
(11:00) What are some “no no’s” when talking about your faith?
(13:00) Doubt vs. unbelief
(14:50) Doubt is a component of faith
(15:40) Do people with strong faith have doubts?
(18:20) Do strangers talk to you about their doubts?
(21:00) Do people challenge you?
(24:00) Discussion of Ephesians 5
(30:00) Where do you go in the Bible when people have doubts?
(32:55) Listener question: What can be inferred about the bottom of a wine bottle?
(35:40) Final tasting notes
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