Ever felt like your faith was hanging by a thread—but you were too afraid to say it out loud?
In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and spiritual guide Niki Hardy to talk about her newest book, God, Can We Chat?, and the freedom we find when we stop pretending everything’s fine and bring our real questions to God.
After walking through deep grief, spiritual burnout, and what she calls “death by a thousand paper cuts,” Niki realized that asking hard questions didn’t mean she was losing her faith—it meant she was fighting for it.
Together, we unpack:
Why your doubts aren’t dangerous—but actually essential to real faith
How to ask God hard questions without fear, guilt, or shame
The 5 lies we believe that keep us from honest conversations with God
The CHAT framework to help you process pain with God (and not just about Him)
Why Jesus gives you permission to wrestle, grieve, and not have it all figured out
Whether you're grieving, burnt out, or secretly scared you're losing your faith—this conversation will remind you that God welcomes your questions and walks with you through the mess.
✨ Quote to Remember:
“God isn’t intimidated by your questions—He’s already holding space for them.”
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