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Ryan Liston - What to Say (And What Not to Say) When a Loved One Leaves the Church + Faith Transition
In this follow-up episode with my brother Ryan, he shares the response he got after publicly sharing his faith transition story. Over 30-40 people reached out, many sharing their own journeys. We talk about what's actually helpful when someone you love is going through a faith transition. Ryan's advice: lead with love, ask "what do you need?" instead of trying to fix them, and avoid "why" questions that feel aggressive. Don't ask "haven't you had spiritual experiences?" because it feels like you're trying to pull them back to faith rather than honoring where they are now. The most helpful…
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