Podcasts about real christianity

Join us this week as Pastor Mo shares on what it means to have a genuine relationship with God. Many Christians sincerely love God but still feel drained, stuck, or discouraged because they’ve been living out a performance-based faith instead of a relational one. We pray polished prayers, check spiritual boxes, and try to “be good Christians,” yet we hide our doubts and frustrations from the very God who invites honesty. The gospel reminds us that Jesus saved us while we were still sinners, proving that faith isn’t about perfection or earning His love. True Christianity is not performance — it’s intimacy, grace, and trusting that we are already the delight of God’s heart.(00:00) Real Christianity and the Freedom Within(14:42) Walking in Faith(23:42) The Covenant in Abraham's Sleep(30:38) Resting in God's Grace and Mercy(44:38) Connecting With City Light Church Podcasthttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

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Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York's Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York's Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York's Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Know the Truth - 1 John 5:13-21 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Romans 8:5-8 — The metaphors for life and living abound in this sermon on Romans 8:5–8 titled “The Test of Real Christianity” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones piles together vivid illustrations of nourishment, abundance, movement, genuineness, warmth, and vigor. This is because the true “test” of Christianity is whether a person is genuinely “alive to God.” There is no such thing as a Christian who has not been “made alive” by God or has been born again by the Spirit. If there is only death, warns Dr. Lloyd-Jones, there is not true Christianity, no matter how moral a person may be. While on the outside someone may superimpose Christian morality onto their life, it is ultimately inauthentic and artificial. It is a lifeless duty and lacks the warmth and spontaneity of genuine Spirit-wrought change that always accompanies regeneration. This has practical implications, argues Dr. Lloyd-Jones. It will change one's understanding of evangelism. It will also impact how they understand “backsliding” in the Christian life. Moreover, it changes how they evaluate the fruit of a Christian life. Listen as he combats a lifeless, mechanical Christianity with an authentic biblical Christianity that is full of life, joy, and authentic Christian service to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:5-8 — The metaphors for life and living abound in this sermon on Romans 8:5–8 titled “The Test of Real Christianity” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones piles together vivid illustrations of nourishment, abundance, movement, genuineness, warmth, and vigor. This is because the true “test” of Christianity is whether a person is genuinely “alive to God.” There is no such thing as a Christian who has not been “made alive” by God or has been born again by the Spirit. If there is only death, warns Dr. Lloyd-Jones, there is not true Christianity, no matter how moral a person may be. While on the outside someone may superimpose Christian morality onto their life, it is ultimately inauthentic and artificial. It is a lifeless duty and lacks the warmth and spontaneity of genuine Spirit-wrought change that always accompanies regeneration. This has practical implications, argues Dr. Lloyd-Jones. It will change one's understanding of evangelism. It will also impact how they understand “backsliding” in the Christian life. Moreover, it changes how they evaluate the fruit of a Christian life. Listen as he combats a lifeless, mechanical Christianity with an authentic biblical Christianity that is full of life, joy, and authentic Christian service to the Lord Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York's Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: gracefellowship.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - The Testimony of God: Jesus, Life, Hope - 1 John 5:6-12 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York's Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: gracefellowship.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Faith That Overcomes - 1 John 5:1-5 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Real Christianity is the farthest thing from the world's monotonous grind. The creativity in the relationships of Paul, Epaphroditus and Timothy makes us fully alive with the adventure of living for Christ. Do you have your 3? Are you living out your 3 for others?

Real Christianity is the farthest thing from the world's monotonous grind. The creativity in the relationships of Paul, Epaphroditus and Timothy makes us fully alive with the adventure of living for Christ. Do you have your 3? Are you living out your 3 for others?

Forgiveness is a powerful message and is not new. In fact, it was spoken more than 2000 years ago by Jesus on the Cross (Luke 23:34). This is the heart of Christianity. Let's look at what the gospel message is all about:  1. Christianity is about recognising our condition (Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:2; Proverbs 30:12) 2. Christianity is about recognising The Good News (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 6:2; John 15:13–15) 3. Christianity is recognising the need for repentance (Luke 3:8a; John 8:31-32; Acts 3:19) 4. Christianity is about receiving a new life (John 14:6; Romans: 6:23; Galatians 2:20) Apply  1. Christianity is about recognising our condition. We can't talk about forgiveness and reconciliation if we don't see that something wrong was done that needs forgiveness or punishment (Romans 3:23). Sin separates us from God. We have all made mistakes and deserve God's justice. Our moral standards are so far from God's: we indulge in and accept sin, we stop looking to the Word of God to set the standard for our lives, and even classify sin into categories of scandalous (e.g. sexual immorality, robbery, idolatry, drunkenness, greed, lust etc) and others which we see as not so harmful (e.g. gossip, envy, ego, hatred, arrogance or disobedience). But the Bible doesn't classify sins; it tells us that all our sins have separated us from God. What is separating you from God (Isaiah 59:2)? What have you accepted in your life that is not according to God's word? Many people call themselves a Christian but don't act like a real, New Testament Christian (Proverbs 30:12). Today come before Christ and lay the secrets of your heart before Him. Once we understand our condition, we can discover what Christianity is about.  2. Christianity is about recognising The Good News. Our God is amazing: He is not only just, but He also provided the sacrifice to cover our debt. There are no human efforts, no good thoughts or deeds, good enough to reach heaven. Nothing is enough except the Good News of Jesus' sacrifice. Jesus took our place of condemnation, guilt and shame, and exchanged it for His freedom (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:8-9). The good news is that there is a way to enjoy eternal life, there is hope. The Gospel never says tomorrow is the day of salvation, it says it is today (2 Corinthians 6:2)! Today, there is hope for you, for your family, and for whatever your current situation is. This hope is found at the Cross of Jesus. Christianity isn't about rules, rituals, or trying harder to be perfect. It's about relationship, knowing Jesus for yourself, walking with Him, and hearing His voice. Today you can one step to get to know Jesus, then take another to develop friendship with Him, and you will be on the road to the greatest decision of your life: to walk with Him for the rest of your life (John 15:13–15). Jesus calls you friend, and Jesus laid down His life for you. It means that He became the bridge between you and God the Father. A real friend is honest with you and confronts you in love. Someone who lifts you up in difficult moments and someone who challenges you to be better person. That real friend is Jesus.  3. Christianity is recognising the need for repentance. This is when the Gospel comes to life. We can see that we haven't done good, and that there is Good News, but this is still not discovering real Christianity unless you accept, embrace and believe this good news - and it starts with your repentance. To repent means “To change one's mind”, which means: taking personal responsibility for your sins; acknowledging that sin is first and foremost against God; realising that sin is at the core of who we are as humans; and knowing that we offer nothing that can excuse or offset our sin. Repentance is a turning point. If you repent of your sins, it means that from today you will bear different fruit, change your habits, decide to stop living a certain way and to turn back to God (Luke 3:8a). When you understand Jesus' teaching and hold onto it, you will be set free (John 8:31-32). Repentance is taking the step to recognise and seek God, like the prodigal Son, who we read in the Bible decided to repent and turn back to the father when he was living a life of sin (Acts 3:19).  4. Christianity is about receiving a new life. If you have recognised your sins, you recognise the good news, and repent, you are ready to start a new life. Jesus is the only one who was born without sin. When you come to Him you are clothed in righteousness, He cleanses your sins, and He changes your life (John 14:6; Romans: 6:23). There is the power in encountering Jesus. You can be free from the burden of sin and receive eternal life in Jesus. When we receive this new life, it transforms us, changing us from the inside, and it will allow us to love others, including our enemies. It gives us hope for the future, and means we can change the course of history (Galatians 2:20). Enjoy this new opportunity and share the good news with others, including you family, colleagues, and neighbours. 

Forgiveness is a powerful message and is not new. In fact, it was spoken more than 2000 years ago by Jesus on the Cross (Luke 23:34). This is the heart of Christianity. Let's look at what the gospel message is all about:  1. Christianity is about recognising our condition (Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:2; Proverbs 30:12) 2. Christianity is about recognising The Good News (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 6:2; John 15:13–15) 3. Christianity is recognising the need for repentance (Luke 3:8a; John 8:31-32; Acts 3:19) 4. Christianity is about receiving a new life (John 14:6; Romans: 6:23; Galatians 2:20) Apply  1. Christianity is about recognising our condition. We can't talk about forgiveness and reconciliation if we don't see that something wrong was done that needs forgiveness or punishment (Romans 3:23). Sin separates us from God. We have all made mistakes and deserve God's justice. Our moral standards are so far from God's: we indulge in and accept sin, we stop looking to the Word of God to set the standard for our lives, and even classify sin into categories of scandalous (e.g. sexual immorality, robbery, idolatry, drunkenness, greed, lust etc) and others which we see as not so harmful (e.g. gossip, envy, ego, hatred, arrogance or disobedience). But the Bible doesn't classify sins; it tells us that all our sins have separated us from God. What is separating you from God (Isaiah 59:2)? What have you accepted in your life that is not according to God's word? Many people call themselves a Christian but don't act like a real, New Testament Christian (Proverbs 30:12). Today come before Christ and lay the secrets of your heart before Him. Once we understand our condition, we can discover what Christianity is about.  2. Christianity is about recognising The Good News. Our God is amazing: He is not only just, but He also provided the sacrifice to cover our debt. There are no human efforts, no good thoughts or deeds, good enough to reach heaven. Nothing is enough except the Good News of Jesus' sacrifice. Jesus took our place of condemnation, guilt and shame, and exchanged it for His freedom (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:8-9). The good news is that there is a way to enjoy eternal life, there is hope. The Gospel never says tomorrow is the day of salvation, it says it is today (2 Corinthians 6:2)! Today, there is hope for you, for your family, and for whatever your current situation is. This hope is found at the Cross of Jesus. Christianity isn't about rules, rituals, or trying harder to be perfect. It's about relationship, knowing Jesus for yourself, walking with Him, and hearing His voice. Today you can one step to get to know Jesus, then take another to develop friendship with Him, and you will be on the road to the greatest decision of your life: to walk with Him for the rest of your life (John 15:13–15). Jesus calls you friend, and Jesus laid down His life for you. It means that He became the bridge between you and God the Father. A real friend is honest with you and confronts you in love. Someone who lifts you up in difficult moments and someone who challenges you to be better person. That real friend is Jesus.  3. Christianity is recognising the need for repentance. This is when the Gospel comes to life. We can see that we haven't done good, and that there is Good News, but this is still not discovering real Christianity unless you accept, embrace and believe this good news - and it starts with your repentance. To repent means “To change one's mind”, which means: taking personal responsibility for your sins; acknowledging that sin is first and foremost against God; realising that sin is at the core of who we are as humans; and knowing that we offer nothing that can excuse or offset our sin. Repentance is a turning point. If you repent of your sins, it means that from today you will bear different fruit, change your habits, decide to stop living a certain way and to turn back to God (Luke 3:8a). When you understand Jesus' teaching and hold onto it, you will be set free (John 8:31-32). Repentance is taking the step to recognise and seek God, like the prodigal Son, who we read in the Bible decided to repent and turn back to the father when he was living a life of sin (Acts 3:19).  4. Christianity is about receiving a new life. If you have recognised your sins, you recognise the good news, and repent, you are ready to start a new life. Jesus is the only one who was born without sin. When you come to Him you are clothed in righteousness, He cleanses your sins, and He changes your life (John 14:6; Romans: 6:23). There is the power in encountering Jesus. You can be free from the burden of sin and receive eternal life in Jesus. When we receive this new life, it transforms us, changing us from the inside, and it will allow us to love others, including our enemies. It gives us hope for the future, and means we can change the course of history (Galatians 2:20). Enjoy this new opportunity and share the good news with others, including you family, colleagues, and neighbours. 

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York's Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - The Power of Love -1 John 4:13-21 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

REAL CHRISTIANITY ROMANS 12:9-12

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Real Love - 1 John 4:7-12 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Test the Spirits - 1 John 4:1-6 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Galatians 6:11 Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcast You're the reason we can all do this together! Discuss the episode here Music by Jeff Foote

Join Pastor Tyler as he shows us how we overcome the enemy by clothing ourselves with humility. To stay connected to what's happening at Mission Church, follow us on any of the following platforms: Instagram instagram.com/missionchurchca Podcast missionchurchca.com/watch Newsletter missionchurchca.com/updates Website missionchurchca.com

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Live with Assurance - 1 John 3:18-24 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

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Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Love is Proof - 1 John 3:11-18 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Are you growing up in your faith or staying stuck as a child? Watch now as Pastor Tyler shows us the three things that lead to real growth in Christ. To stay connected to what's happening at Mission Church, follow us on any of the following platforms: Instagram instagram.com/missionchurchca Podcast missionchurchca.com/watch Newsletter missionchurchca.com/updates Website missionchurchca.com

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Don't live in the shadows - 1 John 3:4-10 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

What truths can carry you through life's toughest fires? Pastor Tyler shares three unshakable realities that will help you stand firm no matter what you face. To stay connected to what's happening at Mission Church, follow us on any of the following platforms: Instagram instagram.com/missionchurchca Podcast missionchurchca.com/watch Newsletter missionchurchca.com/updates Website missionchurchca.com

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Our Purifying Confidence in Christ's Appearance - I John 2:28-3:3 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Stay Close; Stay True - 1 John 2:18-27 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Real Christianity - Live for What Lasts - 1 John 2:12-17 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

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This is what Christianity has become in America.

In this message, Pastor Victoria shares 7 prayers of consecration that will purify your heart and help you have a genuine love for the things of God.Learn more about REAL Christianity: https://youtu.be/CVcsaVON6QQ?si=hk7xfFQk8quVQM1CCheck our website to learn more about Arise Ministries: https://ariseministries.us Partner with us financially: https://ariseministries.us/give-1#532e4fd5-adcf-4c39-b82c-65615564f7ef CashApp @ariseGIVEVenmo @ariseGIVEFollow us on Instagram!

Brad Graves is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Ada and the current First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He joins Ryan to discuss how recent political and cultural indicators reveal that Christianity is making a comeback in the United States. Why is this happening? Is America really a Christian nation? What does "Christian nation" even mean? Watch to find out! Learn more at: https://www.standingforfreedom.com/

In this conversation, author Ross Douthat draws from the tradition to tackle a foundational question: Why believe?Amid evidence that America's long trend of secularization has leveled off, a perception of the limits of a strictly materialist worldview, and growing dissatisfaction with “do it yourself” approaches to spirituality, what does traditional faith uniquely offer those seeking truth in our time?New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat joins us for this conversation, making the case for Christianity and rejecting atheism, all through the lens of reason: “I think secularization as a deep and profound phenomenon is not real, as you can tell. I think the world remains shot through with miracle and mystery and enchantment.” – Ross Douthat We hope this conversation provides a look at faith from a fresh angle, and encourages you in practicing traditional faith as an answer to the search for truth in our time.This podcast is an edited version of an online conversation recorded in February 2025. Watch the recording here.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Ross Douthat for The New York TimesMatter of Opinion PodcastThe Deep Places: A memoir of Illness and DiscoveryThe Decadent Society to Change the ChurchTo Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of CatholicismBad Religion: How We Became a Nation of HereticsBelieve: Why Everyone Should Be ReligiousBethel McGrew, on left vs. right brain of ChristianityRelated Trinity Forum Readings:The Wager; Blaise PascalThe Strangest Story in the World; G.K. ChestertonA Practical View of Real Christianity; William WilberforceGod's Grandeur: Gerard Manley Hopkins selection of poems; Gerard Manley HopkinsRelated Conversations:A World Transformed with Tom HollandThe Strangest Story in the World: G.K. Chesterton and the Incarnation with Dale AhlquistTruth and Trust with Francis CollinsFaith in an Empirical World with Ard Louis and Tremper Longman

Our young, thank God, are weary of woke and drugs and all the modern day, post-truth generation addictions and alternatives. Many turn to religion, so surveys say. Many of them, as many as 4 out of 5, may in their exploration of religion, explore and encounter the only real answer to life:OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.That man, the Nazarene, the Galilean, the carpenter, the son of the Living God, is ONE OF A KIND, a savior, redeemer, far more powerful than the strongest drug on earth. The young, the so-called Gen Z and Millennials will discover that if they really search with all their hearts.Christianity, real Christianity is not easy, not at all. It requires total commitment. There is nothing halfway or partial about becoming a real Christian. Real Christianity only occurs when one is truly BORN AGAIN.That means the recognition of SIN, something eschewed, mocked by present day society and thinking, but the requirement for biblical salvation, the recognition and confession of sin in a life and consequently, the status of the sinner in need of redemption. That is a testimony, a way of life, an explanation of real Christianity which the young in their spiritual searching must hear, and must hear clearly, directly, and without compromise or qualification. These are His words, not mine or yours:ALL HAVE SINNED AND COME SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD.That is what Gen Z needs to hear. If, says Jesus Christ, you wish to follow me, then I require that you:LAY YOUR ALL ON THE ALTAR.Not some, not something of you, nothing partial, but:ALLeverything you have and are. That is one hard message, difficult to understand in one sense, but more so, difficult to accept as a precondition of conversion and redemption. The younger generation will find out that becoming a real Chrisitan, A REAL CHRISTIAN, is not easy, not at all. They will hear more words from the master:TAKE UP MY CROSS, YOUR CROSS, AND FOLLOW ME.Be ready for the onslaughts of humankind. Be ready for a brand new, aggressive, angry, and attacking confrontation, and a brand new, aggressive:RIDICULEREJECTIONREFUSALA shunning in every way. And more. You should be ready to SELL ALL YOU HAVE if your faith journey so requires. That surely does not sound very appealing, but the willingness is a fundamental part of the conversion process.In fact, one should be ready to forsake all, to leave as Jesus said, father and mother, brother and sister, and follow me, never looking back. If that becomes necessary, if that is part of your calling, then comes the ultimate Christian challenge:YOU ARE EITHER WITH ME (THE CHRIST) OR AGAINST ME.There is no in between, no gray area, all or nothing. You can not serve two masters. If, says the Lord, you want me in your life, then it is:ALL OR NOTHING.All of this is the price, the very high price of discipleship, of partnership with Jesus Christ. These are not suggestions or options. These are commands, uncompromising commands. These are marching orders from the captain of our faith. These are hard requirements, non-negotiable, and require a whole heart and head understanding and commitment.If one is not willing to accept these spiritual terms and conditions, don't get involved. Keep looking. But know that you will never find anything better or even equal to this exciting, redeeming relationship with the Son of the Living God. Nothing comes close to such an encounter, nothing.Come to Him, young generation, but don't add anything to the spiritual contract. And don't subtract anything from the spiritual demands. This contract is a matter of all or nothing, your all or nothing. The Christ of glory wants no part of you, but only all of you. That is the message that Gen Z and millennials must hear. Those are Jesus' words and His uncompromising but lifesaving message. To accept is to enter into a relationship which will in fact produce peace, and joy, and life abundant like any could ever imagine. That new life is full of power, energy, confidence, and assurance, it is characterized by faith, and hope, and most importantly by:LOVE.It is exactly what the young seek and I do hope and pray as I am sure you do, that they will find it, and find:HIM.For no where in this world is there anyone or anything like HIM. Nothing and no one. That is what the world hungers for. That message is missing in so many places and in so many pulpits today, which is the main reason why RELIGION without HIM at the center can never satisfy, never.HE and only HE can change a life. I pray the young who seek will find:HIM.

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Tired of wearing your "Sunday best" mask with God? In this episode of "You, Me, and Jesus," Keenya pulls back the curtain on her own spiritual journey, sharing embarrassingly honest moments from her journals where she questioned, doubted, and even got angry with God—and how these raw moments actually strengthened her faith rather than weakened it.Dive into the freedom that comes when you stop pretending to have it all together spiritually. Keenya shares practical ways to cultivate an authentic relationship with God that embraces the full range of human emotions and experiences. Learn how to bring your whole, messy self to God without fear of rejection or judgment.In our "What Would Jesus Actually Do?" segment, we explore how Jesus might respond to someone struggling with doubt or questions about faith—creating space for honest conversation rather than demanding blind belief.This episode is perfect for anyone tired of religious performance, struggling with doubts they're afraid to voice, or longing for a more genuine connection with God beyond the highlight reel.If you felt empowered by this episode, take a screenshot for your stories and tag Keenya on Instagram @keenyakelly. I would be honored to hear your takeaways and re-post your share!Important Links from the show:Understanding your spiritual gifts is definitely one of the foundational things that every single Christian needs to know.If you'd like a quick and free spiritual quiz assessment to understand why and how God gifted you what you have in life click here https://keenyakelly.com/ministry/!Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@youmeandjesusConnect with Keenya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly/ Connect with Keenya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keenyakelly Connect with Keenya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keenyakelly For more information on courses and resources: https://keenyakelly.com/Are you building a business and you want to know what God is saying to you about your business?Looking for strategy on what to do next with your business or market your business in a way that's Christ focused?Click the following link to book a creative consulting session to get a strategy together for your business that is faith focused: https://keenyakelly.com/creativeconsulting/

How Christianity Remade the WorldIn the context of the pagan classical world, the Christian faith was a shocking, even unfathomable inversion of the values systems and structures of the time. In that embattled context, its explosive growth was unimaginable. Today, however, Christianity is often considered boring or backwards.How might we better discern and understand the radicalism of Christianity's origins, its impact through the centuries, and its enduring formational power? Historian Tom Holland's landmark book Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World, calls attention to these puzzles and paradoxes:”Dominion was written as an attempt to stress test my hunch that Christianity really had been the most seismic and revolutionary development, not just really in the history of the West, but probably globally. And  I'm relieved to say that I was satisfied that it had been what I was setting out to show that it had been.” - Tom HollandWe trust this conversation will fire your imagination anew, and help you see with new eyes how the inverted values and priorities of God's kingdom continue to disrupt the patterns of the world, and shape our cultural assumptions.This podcast is an edited version of our Online Conversation recorded in February, 2025. You can access the full conversation with transcript here.Learn more about Tom Holland.To listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum SocietyEpisode Outline00:00 Introduction to Dominion and Tom Holland03:09 Tom Holland's Journey to Writing Dominion03:48 The Alien World of Classical Antiquity06:32 The Impact of Christianity on Western Civilization07:33 The Crucifixion and its Historical Significance10:42 The Uncanny Character of Jesus13:13 Early Christian Persecution and Martyrdom16:59 Paul's Radical Teachings and their Legacy21:37 The Doctrine of Original Sin and Human Dignity27:51 Christianity's Influence on Modern Politics32:17 Tom Holland's Personal Reflections on Christianity36:38 Viewer Questions on American Politics and Christianity's Influence on the Family, Modern Politics, and More49:50 Tom's Closing Thoughts and White Tiger, by Poet RS ThomasAuthors and books mentioned in the conversation:The Rest is History (podcast)The Histories by Herodotus, translation by Tom HollandRubicon, Millennium, Persian Fire, Pax, Dominion, by Tom HollandThe City of God, by St. Augustine of HippoRelated Trinity Forum Readings:City of God, by St. Augustine of Hippo The Strangest Story in the World, by GK ChestertonWhy God Became Man, by Anselm of CanterburyA Practical View of Real Christianity, by William WilberforceRelated Conversations:

The reliability and sufficiency of Scripture affirm that the Bible is trustworthy and entirely adequate for guiding faith and practice. Its reliability stems from its divine inspiration, historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecies, and preservation over centuries. The sufficiency of Scripture means it contains all we need for salvation, spiritual growth, and godly living, as outlined in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. It provides a complete framework for understanding God, humanity, and redemption without requiring supplementary revelations or texts. While tradition, reason, and experience can complement, they must align with and submit to Scripture's authority. Trusting in the reliability and sufficiency of God's Word equips believers to navigate life with confidence, grounded in His truth.