Barely Believing Podcast

Dustin Hall
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This is the only podcast for people who live their faith in the open... or barely at all.

  1. 6d ago

    The Invisible War: The Real Story Behind Bible Prophecy

    What if the entire Bible is telling one story about an invisible war—a conflict that began in heaven and continues in our world today? Before the Garden of Eden, before sin entered our world, a rebellion began over one question: Can God really be trusted? In this episode of Barely Believing, we trace the incredible storyline of Scripture—from Lucifer's rebellion and the fall of humanity to the cross of Jesus, the rise of Christianity, the corruption of religious power, and the Bible's promise of a world made new. Along the way, we'll discover why Bible prophecy is about far more than beasts, mysterious symbols, and frightening predictions. At its heart is the greatest revelation of God's character: Jesus Christ. What if understanding this invisible war changes the way you see God? 📖 Explore Bible prophecy with us! Join us for The Future Unfolding, October 22–31, in Augusta, Georgia. Details: https://futureunfolding.com Subscribe to Barely Believing for honest conversations about faith, doubt, the Bible, and following Jesus. https://barelypod.com #BibleProphecy #TheInvisibleWar #BarelyBelieving

  2. Oct 9

    What Happens When You Ignore God Long Enough?

    What happens when you keep saying no to God? Can you actually become less willing to see what’s right in front of you? Pharaoh asked, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice?” Then plague after plague, God answered. Even Pharaoh’s own magicians eventually admitted, “This is the finger of God.” And still, Pharaoh resisted. In this episode of Barely Believing, we look at what it means when the Bible says Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, why the plagues were more than punishment, and what repeated resistance to truth can do to us. We’ll also wrestle with a bigger question: If God wants us to know Him, why doesn’t He make Himself more obvious? Maybe the danger isn’t always that God stops speaking. Maybe the danger is that we get better at ignoring Him. “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” — Hebrews 3:15 Question for you: Do you think repeated resistance can make a person less able to recognize truth? #Bible #Faith #Exodus #Pharaoh #BarelyBelieving

  3. Oct 2

    Can Chat GPT Replace Your Pastor?

    AI can explain Bible passages, compare theology, give spiritual advice, and answer questions at 2:00 in the morning. So here’s the uncomfortable question: If ChatGPT can do all of that, do you still need a pastor—or even a church? In this episode of Barely Believing, we look at what AI can genuinely help with, where its answers can become dangerous, and why a confident answer is not necessarily a true one. AI is built from enormous amounts of human-created information—which means it can reflect good scholarship, but also popular theology, cultural assumptions, bias, and plain old human error. So how should Christians use it? We’ll talk about why AI should be a tool rather than a spiritual authority, why even biblical answers need to be tested against Scripture, and why Christianity was never supposed to be merely an information-delivery system. Jesus didn’t just tell His disciples what to know. He told them: “Follow Me.” Because discipleship is more than information. It is relationship, discernment, community, and becoming like Jesus. AI may be able to tell you what people have said about Jesus. But it cannot know Jesus for you. And no technology can follow Jesus for you. 🎙️ Barely Believing — for those who live their faith out loud… or barely at all. #ChatGPT #ArtificialIntelligence #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Church #Pastor #AI #BarelyBelieving

  4. Sep 25

    I Want to Believe in God... But I Don't

    What if you actually want to believe in God—but you can’t make yourself feel certain? Christians often say, “Just have faith.” But belief isn’t a switch you can simply turn on. So what does God do with someone who is genuinely searching, genuinely open, and still struggling with doubt? In this episode of Barely Believing, we look at the father in Mark 9 who told Jesus, “I believe; help my unbelief,”Thomas refusing to fake certainty, and the surprising amount of room the Bible gives people who are still wrestling with what they believe. We’ll talk about the difference between doubt and rejection, why biblical faith is more than intellectual certainty, and what you can actually do when you’re not sure Christianity is true. Maybe faith doesn’t always begin with certainty. Maybe sometimes it begins with enough honesty to say: “God, I don’t know. But I’m willing to know.” If you’re questioning God, struggling with faith, deconstructing what you were taught, or simply wondering whether doubt means you’ve lost your faith, this conversation is for you. Barely Believing — for those who live their faith out loud… or barely at all. #Faith #Doubt #Christianity #Jesus #Belief #ChristianPodcast #BarelyBelieving

  5. Sep 18

    Can Christians Disagree Without Dividing?

    Can Christians disagree without dividing the church? Christian unity does not mean unanimity—and disagreement does not have to become toxic conflict. Christians disagree about theology, biblical interpretation, church leadership, culture, strategy and personal preferences. The real question is whether we can disagree without taking it personally, attacking one another or bringing the mission to a stop. In this episode of the Barely Believing Podcast, Pastor Dustin Hall explores: • Why we take disagreement so personally• The difference between biblical truth and personal preference• What Romans 14 teaches about unity without unanimity• How healthy disagreement becomes toxic church conflict• Why demanding complete agreement crushes creative people• How to listen to anxious voices without allowing fear to determine the pace• What the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 teaches about listening, deciding and moving forward• How Christians can speak the truth in love without turning one another into enemies A healthy church is not one where everyone pretends to agree. It is one where disagreement does not destroy love. Unity isn’t proven when we agree. It’s proven by how we love one another when we don’t. Have you ever seen Christians handle a serious disagreement well? What made the difference? Share your experience in the comments. Subscribe to the Barely Believing Podcast for honest conversations about God, doubt, the Bible and real life—for those who live their faith out loud…or barely at all. #ChristianUnity #ChurchConflict #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #BarelyBelievingPodcast

  6. Sep 11

    Do I Have to Go to Church to Be Saved?

    Can you follow Jesus without attending church? Does missing church mean you aren’t saved? And what if you’ve been hurt by the church? Going to church doesn’t earn salvation—but that may not be the only question we should be asking. The Bible never describes following Jesus as a private journey. God places us among imperfect people because community is part of how He grows us, refines us, and even heals us. In this episode, we explore why you don’t need the church to replace Jesus—but you may need the church to become more like Him. The church doesn’t save us. But following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Barely Believing PodcastFor those who live their faith out loud—or barely at all. #ChurchAttendance #FollowingJesus #ChristianCommunity #ChurchHurt #BarelyBelieving

  7. Sep 4

    Will We Still be Married In Heaven? Did God Approve Polygamy?

    f you’ve spent your life loving someone, what happens to that relationship in the resurrection? Jesus said people will no longer marry in heaven—but does that mean your spouse simply becomes another person? Will you still know them? Will the life you shared still matter?Then there’s another difficult question: If God designed marriage for two people, why did Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon have multiple wives? Did God endorse polygamy—or did He regulate a broken practice while continuing to point people back to His original design?In this viewer-question episode, Pastor Dustin Hall explores:• What Jesus actually said about marriage in the resurrection• Why marriage was created• Whether we will still know and love our spouses in heaven• Why polygamy appears throughout the Old Testament• How kings used marriage to form treaties and political alliances• Why God warned Israel’s kings against multiplying wives• The difference between the Bible recording something and God approving itTwo honest questions. Two biblical answers. And a picture of heaven that gives us more love—not less.What question about faith, the Bible, or eternity should we tackle next? Leave it in the comments.Barely Believing — for those who live their faith out loud… or barely at all.#MarriageInHeaven #BibleQuestions #Polygamy#augustaGA #pastordustinhall

  8. Aug 28

    Why Did Jesus Say, "Don't Tell Anyone"?

    Jesus healed people—and then told them to keep quiet. He silenced demons who correctly identified Him. He told Peter not to reveal that He was the Christ. Yet in Mark 5, Jesus commanded a restored man to go home and tell everyone what the Lord had done for him. So why were some people told to remain silent while another was sent out to spread the news? In this episode of Barely Believing, we explore one of the strangest patterns in the Gospel of Mark. We’ll discover why publicity sometimes interfered with Jesus’ mission, how someone could say the right words about Jesus while completely misunderstanding Him, and why the cross and resurrection changed everything. Jesus wasn’t trying to hide who He was. He was preventing people from publicizing His power before they understood His mission. The miracles revealed His power. The cross revealed His heart. And once the story was complete, “Don’t tell anyone” became “Go into all the world.” Barely Believing is for those who live their faith out loud—or barely at all. Subscribe for honest conversations about God, faith and the questions we don’t always feel comfortable asking. #Jesus #BibleQuestions #BarelyBelieving

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