Faith is the foundation. 

From here we build all things. If the foundation is rotten, you know what will follow. 

But faith is not based simply on intensity. No matter how much you believe a snake wont bite you if you put your finger in its mouth, you will get bitten. 

We have to look at the object of our faith, the reliability of it and if it is objectively true.

If these criteria are met, then you have truth - no deception and only from here, can you proceed with confidence.

MASSIVE shout out to Lee Strobel, much of this episode is dedicated to his works.