Simplifying Faith in a Complicated World
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Aaron Armstrong didn’t open the Bible looking for Jesus; he opened it to mess with a friend. What started as a joke in his 20s quickly became a confrontation with truth. The more he read, the more he realized Jesus was worth giving his whole life to. Now a writer in metro Nashville, Tennessee, Aaron has written a book, Faith Simplified, to help both new and seasoned Christ followers answer questions about their faith and find truly meaningful ways to express it. This week, he sits down with Nate Dewberry to talk about present and future writing projects, early conflicts and struggles on his spiritual journey, and how life is changing now that he’s sent the first of his three kids off to college.
Show Notes
Segment chapters
0:00 Intro
1:37 How Aaron came to faith
11:26 Early struggles and conflicts on Aaron’s faith journey
16:44 Why Aaron has always felt drawn to the Psalms
19:53 What the church can do better—and how we can be better as Christ followers
29:06 Why Aaron wrote Faith Simplified, and who he wrote it for
37:59 Encouragement for men reluctant to become part of a community
42:57 Adjusting to life with a kid in college
Snippets/excerpts
12:49 to 14:27—Aaron talks about how he ran into conflict with other family members early on in his spiritual journey, in part because he favored directness over gentleness and tact
17:05 to 19:09—Of all the parts of the Bible, Aaron says the Psalms are what have resonated with him most, because they’re the “most human” book
29:37 to 31:16—Aaron talks about what inspired his recent book, Faith Simplified, and how he hoped to use it to help people just beginning to find their way in the Christian faith
44:06 to 45:15—Sending a child off to college: the analogy of the tandem bike
Discussion
8:05—When you first became aware of Jesus, how did you perceive him? Who or what shaped those early views? How has your perception of Jesus changed as you’ve progressed on your spiritual journey? What factors have guided those changes? Matthew 16:13-16
14:06—When you talk to others about your faith, what kind of a tone do you take? How has that tone changed over time? Have you ever run into conflict with others because you’ve been too direct or forceful, not putting enough consideration toward their feelings? Colossians 4:5-6
15:33—How has your perception of popular culture changed as you’ve deepened your relationship with Christ? Have you found yourself consuming different music, TV shows, books, etc.? Romans 12:2
18:08—Of the parts of the Bible you’ve read, which are the ones you find most relatable? Which have provided you with the most practical guidance for living and praying? Are there any stories that mirror your own life experiences? Psalms 119:105
30:14—When you first engaged with Christianity and began making a real effort to follow Jesus, what were some of the most pressing questions you had? Who helped you figure out the answers? Are there any you’re still struggling with? Mark 9:24
44:04—How did your parents react when you went out on your own for the first time as an adult? Did they respect your independence, or did they continue to “hover”? Did they let you sink or swim based on your own actions and decisions, or did they try to shield you from consequences? How has that impacted the person you are today? Proverbs 19:20
Other resources
Aaron’s most recent book, Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It
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