034: Learning to Forgive When Someone You Love Does the Unthinkable
In this powerful episode, Adam Hamilton reveals why forgiveness isn’t just a spiritual concept—it’s the most essential life skill you’ll ever learn. Through honest conversation about unthinkable tragedy, Adam shares the six words that can save any relationship and why your hardest questions might actually strengthen your faith.
033: The Ancient Debate That Shaped Christianity Forever
What if the most important theological debate in Christian history happened because faithful people were simply trying to make sense of confusing ideas? Adam Hamilton sits down with Michael Carpenter, author of We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith to explore the Council of Nicaea and reveal how ancient controversies about Jesus’s divinity still matter for anyone wrestling with doubt or seeking authentic faith today.
023: The 7 Statements That Changed the World
Adam Hamilton unpacks Jesus’s seven profound “I AM” statements from the Gospel of John. By connecting these declarations to God’s divine name revealed to Moses, Adam illuminates how Jesus used powerful metaphors—bread, light, gate, shepherd, resurrection, way, and vine—to reveal his identity and offer spiritual nourishment, guidance, protection, and hope to all seekers.
019: Cut Off Our Hands? The Message of Jesus
In this thought-provoking episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of the most perplexing aspects of Jesus’s teachings: those moments when his words seem impossibly harsh or difficult to follow. Through real-life examples and historical context, Adam offers a fresh perspective that makes these challenging teachings not only understandable but also deeply meaningful for our lives today.
016: Are All Non-Christians Really Going to Hell?
In this powerful episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of Christianity’s most challenging questions: “Are all non-Christians really going to hell?” With his signature blend of intellectual depth and pastoral compassion, Adam explores different Christian perspectives on salvation, eternal life, and God’s boundless mercy.
013: How Do You Read The Bible Today?
The Bible has shaped cultures and transformed lives for generations – yet it remains one of the most debated books ever written. Some find hope and wisdom in its pages, while others struggle with its challenging passages and how it’s been used throughout history. In this episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton invites listeners into an honest conversation about making sense of scripture today.
011: Why Would Anyone Believe in God Anyway?
Does believing in God make sense in today’s world? Adam Hamilton tackles this fundamental question with refreshing honesty and vulnerability. Through personal stories of airplane conversations, quiet walks with his granddaughter, and his own struggles with doubt, he explores why faith might still matter in 2024 – even for skeptics and deep thinkers.
010: In Praise of Honest Doubt: Why Questions are Beautiful and Powerful
What if your doubts about faith weren’t a barrier to belief, but a gateway to deeper understanding? In this thought-provoking first episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of the most fundamental yet challenging aspects of faith: doubt.
001: Welcome to Making Sense of Faith
This podcast isn’t about easy answers or blind faith. It’s about diving into the tough questions—exploring faith with both your head and your heart. I want to invite you on a journey where we wrestle with doubt, embrace curiosity, and discover how a 2,000-year-old faith still speaks to the deepest parts of our lives today.
