Can I Believe Without a Church?
What feeds your relationship with God? Why do we belong to a church and a community? In the episode, Father Gene shares that belonging to a community increases our vision and strengthens our relationship with God. The church allows us to see things differently, and it allows us to be in tune with creation and with challenges that are present in our world.
What does a truly successful life look like? Father Gene challenges the usual definitions of status and achievement, offering a deeper, more human measure rooted in relationships, presence, and impact—being someone others genuinely want to invite back into their lives.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on doubt, decision-making, and faith. He suggests that questioning isn’t weakness but part of living thoughtfully. Even disbelief requires faith, reminding us that honest reflection and uncertainty often guide our deepest convictions.