Maybe God
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 515 ratingsHosted by skeptic-at-heart Eric Huffman of The Story Church, Maybe God tackles the toughest topics related to faith - from doubts of Biblical proportions, sexuality, near-death experiences, shame, and so much more. Eric invites best-selling authors, psychiatrists, scientists, renowned Christian apologists, artists, atheists, and ordinary people in extraordinary situations to address the questions we all have about life, meaning, and the purpose for our existence. Through powerful storytelling and real vulnerability, he pushes as hard against religion as he does against secularism in search of the only thing that matters: truth.
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Do Queer People Belong in the Church (Part Two)
February 22, 2019 04:34 - 1 hour - 102 MBPlease note: this episode contains content that is not suitable for young audiences. As the United Methodist Church stands at an impasse in the decades-old debate over the marriage and ordination of LGBTQ people, a split appears unavoidable. Conservatives accuse liberals of disrespecting the Bible; liberals suggest conservatives are on par with slave-owners and misogynists. At times like this, maybe we don't need better arguments or stronger doctrine; maybe we need more stories. On this ep...
Do Queer People Belong in the Church? (Part Two)
February 22, 2019 04:34 - 1 hour - 102 MB**This episode contains content that may not be suitable for young audiences.** As the United Methodist Church stands at an impasse in the decades-old debate over the marriage and ordination of LGBTQ people, a split appears unavoidable. Conservatives accuse liberals of disrespecting the Bible; liberals suggest conservatives are on par with slave-owners and misogynists. At times like this, maybe we don't need better arguments or stronger doctrine; maybe we need more stories. On this episode, ...
Do Queer People Belong in the Church? (Part One)
February 14, 2019 22:54 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBLGBTQ rights have taken center stage in the struggle over the future of America's second-largest Protestant denomination. Heading into this month's Special Session of the General Conference to vote on the marriage and ordination of queer people, conservative and liberal United Methodists have reached a stalemate. Can unity prevail, or is it time, after 40 years of debate, to split up? On this episode, Maybe God host and pastor Eric Huffman sits down with some of the key players on all sides ...
Do You Believe in Miracles?
December 19, 2018 20:18 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MBWhat is a miracle? Is it simply an answered prayer? A supernatural phenomenon? Or is there another way to understand the miraculous in our midst? Maybe God host Eric Huffman explores these questions with two women who both say they witnessed a miracle, even though their "miracle stories" had very different outcomes. One of these women is rising Nashville star Alisa Turner. Hear how her story inspired her new hit song, Miracles. MUSIC CREDITS: "My Prayer For You" & "Miracles" From the I...
Minisode: Chasing Joy
December 11, 2018 16:41 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBDo you value happiness above joy? Are you stuck in a season that's left you feeling ungrateful? On this minisode, Maybe God host and Story Houston pastor Eric Huffman reveals the power of chasing joy over happiness. The message he delivers to a room full of Houstonians during the busy holiday season applies to every one of us, any time of year.
Can a Skeptic Be Devoted?
December 03, 2018 21:31 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBWhen it comes to God, the Bible, and the supernatural, we've all got more questions than answers. So why do Christians ask so few questions, and why do many skeptics feel judged for having doubts? This line of thinking is what inspired Maybe God host and pastor Eric Huffman to write his first book, "40 Days of Doubt: Devotions for the Skeptic," which will be released tomorrow, December 4. For this special episode, Eric invited his friend and The Story Houston member Sarah Bolton into the stu...
Maybe God LIVE: The "E" Word
November 20, 2018 19:23 - 42 minutes - 58 MBEvolution is real and creation is a myth, or so we've been told. But how can we be sure? Most of us haven't examined the evidence; we trust the experts to bring the truth down from the mountaintop of scientific knowledge. In this Maybe God Live episode, Dr. James Tour, a world-renowned organic chemist, shares the reasons why he puts his professional reputation on the line by rejecting Darwinian theory as the explanation for life as we know it.
Maybe God LIVE #1: The "E" Word
November 20, 2018 19:23 - 42 minutes - 58 MBEvolution is real and creation is a myth, or so we've been told. But how can we be sure? Most of us haven't examined the evidence; we trust the experts to bring the truth down from the mountaintop of scientific knowledge. In this Maybe God Live episode, Dr. James Tour, a world-renowned organic chemist, shares the reasons why he puts his professional reputation on the line by rejecting Darwinian theory as the explanation for life as we know it.
Minisode: Forgiving an Enemy
October 15, 2018 20:41 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBHow do you forgive someone who doesn't feel sorry - especially when they're no longer in your life? Deana's father abandoned her at a young age, and the pain and resentment in her heart led her down some dark paths. She knows she needs to forgive him - but how? On this Maybe God mini-sode, Eric and Deana sit down for a raw and intimate one-on-one conversation about forgiving someone who doesn't deserve it.
Minisode: Forgiving an Enemy
October 15, 2018 20:41 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBHow do you forgive someone who doesn't feel sorry - especially when they're no longer in your life? Deana's father abandoned her at a young age, and the pain and resentment in her heart led her down some dark paths. She knows she needs to forgive him - but how? On this Maybe God mini-sode, Eric and Deana sit down for a raw and intimate one-on-one conversation about forgiving someone who doesn't deserve it.
How do we Rebuild After Life's Storms? (Harvey Anniversary Part 2)
September 25, 2018 16:38 - 47 minutes - 52.6 MBWhat do you do when life knocks you flat on your back and - whether it’s because of your bad luck or your bad choices or both - you start to wonder if you’ll ever get on your feet again? We intended for this to be part two of our Hurricane Harvey anniversary episode; we wanted to focus on people who found a way to stand tall again after that storm knocked them down. But as people shared their Harvey stories with us, they inevitably told us other stories about other times in their lives that ...
Why Did God Flood My City? (Harvey Anniversary Part 1)
September 04, 2018 22:23 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBExactly one year ago, Houston, Texas experienced a flood of Biblical proportions. As much as 60 inches of rain fell in some areas - 19 trillion gallons of water that caused over $100 Billion in property damages and sent 40,000 people to emergency shelters. 13,000 Houstonians had to be rescued by boats and helicopters. As the waters of Hurricane Harvey receded, we wondered how this could happen. If God is real, and He cares for us, where was He when our city was drowning? On this episode, we'...
Minisode: Meet Jonas Elrod
August 22, 2018 03:49 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBOn the last two episodes of Maybe God, we were introduced to a supernatural, spiritual world, through the eyes of three people who had near-death experiences. But some people don’t have to die and come back to life to experience the other side. Jonas Elrod, whose story has been featured by Oprah Winfrey, claims to experience both the physical and spiritual worlds on a daily basis. From his experience, he's determined one key truth we're all missing when we focus on the material world.
Are Near-Death Experiences for Real? (Part Two)
August 09, 2018 17:10 - 55 minutes - 85.4 MBWhat is hell, and why would a loving God send people there forever? In part two of this episode, Maybe God host Eric Huffman continues his conversation with Imagine Heaven author John Burke, who insists that the God of the Bible isn't who most people believe Him to be. We also reveal the dramatic conclusion to Howard Storm's harrowing descent into hell, and introduce you to Crystal McVea, a sexual abuse victim who believed God could never love her...until the day she died and met Him, face ...
Are Near-Death Experiences for Real? (Part One)
July 27, 2018 17:18 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBWe all know that death is a fact of life, but is it the end of life? When your heart and brain cease to function...do you? In part one of this series, Maybe God host Eric Huffman talks to pastor and New York Times best-selling author John Burke about his 30-year journey studying over a thousand near-death claims, people from all different countries and religions who say they've "crossed over" and met God. We'll also introduce you to Jeffrey Olsen and Howard Storm, two men who say they exp...
Are Near-Death Experiences for Real? (Part One)
July 27, 2018 17:18 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBWe all know that death is a fact of life, but is it the end of life? When your heart and brain cease to function...do you? In part one of this series, Maybe God host Eric Huffman talks to pastor and New York Times best-selling author John Burke about his 30-year journey studying over a thousand near-death claims, people from all different countries and religions who say they've "crossed over" and met God. We'll also introduce you to Jeffrey Olsen and Howard Storm, two men who say they exp...
Can Faith and Doubt Coexist? (Part Two)
July 11, 2018 17:24 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBIs doubt the end of faith in God? In part one, Maybe God followed host Eric Huffman's journey from the certainty of Bible Belt religion to the moment in college when he began to reject his Christian beliefs. More than a decade later, he found himself pastoring a church in Kansas City, and questioning everything about God and his faith. When Eric took a trip to get away from the life that had him feeling like a fraud, he never imagined coming home a new man, essentially unrecognizable to tho...
Can Faith and Doubt Coexist? (Part One)
June 29, 2018 15:58 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBNearly everyone doubts the existence or the goodness of God at some point in life, but what happens when you're a pastor who no longer believes? In this episode, we follow Maybe God host and pastor Eric Huffman as he retraces his steps of the journey from Bible Belt religion to atheism. Eric visits his childhood home and his college campus to speak directly with some of the people who helped shape - and wreck - his faith. *** Have questions, comments, or story ideas for Maybe God? Head t...
Minisode: What's Up Next in Season 2?
May 24, 2018 21:19 - 16 minutes - 23 MBIn this minisode, Maybe God host Eric Huffman and producer Julie Mirlicourtois look back at their favorite moments from season one and give listeners a special preview of season two. Look out for new episodes starting this June.
Did God Save the Catfish?
April 05, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBAfter years of struggling through a messy divorce, drug addiction, and depression, Casey finally had the life he always wanted: a happy marriage, healthy kids, a growing business, and a deep relationship with God. Then one afternoon, Casey and his wife, Dorian, received some news that changed their lives forever, and the ensuing battle made Casey's past struggles look small by comparison. In this episode, hear this couple's story of amazing love, devastating pain, and the everlasting Light t...
Minisode: Why "The 5 Love Languages" Aren't Enough
March 28, 2018 19:02 - 12 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this minisode, Maybe God host Eric Huffman speaks live to a room full of couples at The Story Houston and goes off-script to share why he thinks "The 5 Love Languages" aren't the main ingredient to saving or restoring your marriage. You can learn more about "The 5 Love Languages" at http://www.5lovelanguages.com. *** Please send questions and comments to [email protected] or continue the discussion on our Facebook page @MaybeGodPod.
Minisode: Why "The 5 Love Languages" Aren't Enough
March 28, 2018 19:02 - 12 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this minisode, Maybe God host Eric Huffman speaks live to a room full of couples at The Story Houston and goes off-script to share why he thinks "The 5 Love Languages" aren't the main ingredient to saving or restoring your marriage. You can learn more about "The 5 Love Languages" at http://www.5lovelanguages.com. *** Have questions, comments, or story ideas for Maybe God? Head to maybegodpod.com to contact us. For news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @maybegodpod.
Can God Save a Marriage?
March 07, 2018 20:46 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBWhen it comes to marriage, does God make a difference? Are marriages between believers better off than "godless" unions? This week, Eric explores these questions with his wife, Geovanna, who shares stories of how God transformed their marriage. Eric's friend, Sara Beth, also shares her story about a shocking revelation and her subsequent divorce. Finally, Eric talks with Emily and Ricardo, a couple nearly torn apart by addiction and depression before finding God together and shifting their p...
Can God Save a Marriage?
March 07, 2018 20:46 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBWhen it comes to marriage, does God make a difference? Are marriages between believers better off than "godless" unions? This week, Eric explores these questions with his wife, Geovanna, who shares stories of how God transformed their marriage. Eric's friend, Sara Beth, also shares her story about a shocking revelation and her subsequent divorce. Finally, Eric talks with Emily and Ricardo, a couple nearly torn apart by addiction and depression before finding God together and shifting their p...
What Lives Matter?
February 10, 2018 17:28 - 50 minutes - 79.5 MBFor our fifth episode, Eric speaks with author, pastor, and humanitarian Rudy Rasmus about baptizing Beyonce, pledging allegiance to the flag, and being Black and Christian in Trump's America. With a potent blend of grace and brutal honesty, Rudy reminds Eric of his responsibility to speak out about racism and white supremacy - a reminder that we all need to hear. Rudy Rasmus co-pastors the St. John’s Church in Downtown Houston with his wife Juanita and is the author of Love. Period.: When ...
Your Sex Questions Answered
February 01, 2018 21:18 - 40 minutes - 64.1 MBThis week is all about you, Maybe God's listeners. Your response to Deb Hirsch last week was so overwhelming that we dedicated this fourth episode to your questions and feedback. In this episode, Eric and Deb address questions like, "What's wrong with a little porn?", "Is premarital sex really a sin?", and "Should it be the Church's job to police people's sex lives?" Ultimately, Eric and Deb challenge us to ask better questions as we strive to understand sex as something more than mere physi...
Can Sex Bring Us Closer to God?
January 25, 2018 16:46 - 48 minutes - 111 MBFor our third episode, the Maybe God team flew to Los Angeles to speak with author, speaker, and pastor Deb Hirsch. In her latest book, Redeeming Sex: Naked Conversations about Sexuality and Spirituality, Deb addresses the overwhelming need in our society (and in our churches) to have deeper conversations about sex. She laments the way most of our cultural conversations about sex are reduced to mere intercourse, and she challenges all her readers - married and single, LGBTQ+ and straight, Chr...
Can an Artist Really Be an Atheist?
January 17, 2018 20:03 - 39 minutes - 55 MBFor our second episode, host Eric Huffman sat down with world-renowned street artist Mr. D (aka Sebastien Boileau). Ever since his loving grandmother warned him, as a child, never to be alone with certain priests (who were suspected of questionable behavior), Sebastien has always struggled with the concepts of religion and God. As an artist, however, he's constantly drawn to pursue transcendence and beauty. This tension between spirituality and cynicism is what makes his art so powerful, and...
Why Do People Love to Hate Religion?
January 10, 2018 23:13 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBOn our first episode, host Eric Huffman speaks with Bart Campolo, a long-time Christian pastor turned self-described secular humanist, about the reasons Bart left the church and his views on religion, culture, and morality. We wanted address with Bart why it seems like so many people love to hate religion, but the conversation did not quite go as we intended. *** Bart Campolo is the Humanist Chaplain at the University of Cincinnati and hosts the podcast, Humanize Me. For more about Bart, plea...
Bonus: What is Maybe God?
December 23, 2017 05:21A conversation with Maybe God’s host Eric Huffman and producers Brandon Duke and Julie Mirlicourtois introducing the podcast and the questions that we hope to address on Maybe God. Season One of Maybe God is coming soon, so please subscribe now! *** Please send your questions or comments to [email protected] or join the discussion on our Facebook page @MaybeGodPod. *** Eric Huffman is the founder and lead pastor of The Story Houston. Please visit thestory.church for more inform...