The Reckoning and the Rebuilding: A New Way Forward After Deconstruction

When faith unravels, it is not just a crisis of belief—it is something we feel in our bones. After 25 years in ministry, I found myself standing in the ruins of what once held me, asking: Can these bones live?

There is a space between what was and what will be—a valley where certainty falls away, and we are left with questions, grief, and longing. Deconstruction is not just about tearing things down; it is about learning to listen for what still carries breath.

I am writing about what comes after. About holding space for the unknown. About the quiet work of healing, embodiment, and rebuilding faith in a way that is deeply human. This is not about easy answers but about making room for something real.

If you are in this place, you are not alone. Let’s sit in this space together.