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It seems like every few weeks, another Christian leader falls—and many believers are left confused, discouraged, or even mocked for their faith.In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike & Joshua Stone slow the conversation down and ask a deeper question: Why does this keep happening—and what does it reveal about where our faith is anchored?This is not a reaction video.This is not about piling on fallen leaders.And this is not about abandoning Christianity.Instead, we talk honestly about:• Why gifting is not the same as godliness• Why public platforms often hide private struggles• Why Christian celebrity culture is leaving people spiritually disoriented• And how to build a faith that survives disappointment, hypocrisy, and failureIf recent stories have left you wondering whether Christianity itself can be trusted—or if your faith feels shaken by the failures of others—this conversation is for you.Christianity was never built on impressive people.It was built on an unchanging Savior.Chapters:00:00 – Why So Many Christian Leaders Are FallingThe exhaustion, grief, and questions believers are feeling right now00:26 – Is It Okay to Feel Shaken in Your Faith?Why doubt after scandal doesn't mean weak faith00:50 – The Real Problem Behind Church ScandalsWhat we build our faith on before leaders fall01:17 – A College Student's Perspective on Church HypocrisyWhy this generation sees things differently01:55 – When Christian Failures Go PublicWhy repeated scandals damage trust and fuel mockery02:49 – The Stage Is Not the SoulPublic ministry vs. private faithfulness03:38 – When a Pastor Falls, People Lose Their FaithWhy many believers were never taught where faith belongs04:48 – Mentors vs. Messiahs in ChristianityWhy following people too closely can wreck faith06:04 – Why God's Word Will Never Fail YouScripture vs. celebrity Christianity07:16 – A Bible College Story That Changed EverythingWhen powerful preaching didn't match real-life character08:43 – How Christian Hypocrisy Hurts the Church's WitnessWhat unbelievers actually see when Christians fail09:32 – Spiritual Talk vs. Spiritual MaturityWhy holiness shows up under pressure, not on stage10:28 – What Young Christians Are Really Seeing TodayFaith, stress, and everyday behavior outside church11:47 – Why Putting Faith in People Always FailsEven well-meaning leaders will let you down12:55 – How Leaders Drift Before Moral FailureIsolation, secrecy, and success without accountability13:39 – Why Accountability Matters in the Christian LifeFaith was never meant to be lived alone14:53 – How Christians Should Respond When Leaders FallTruth, humility, and refusing to panic15:48 – Christianity Doesn't Collapse When Leaders FailWhy Jesus—not pastors—is the foundation16:18 – Where Your Faith Must Be AnchoredWhy CSend us a textSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok: @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook: @behindthemikepodcast
Pride Month is evil, and we must call it what it is. In this episode, we're discussing the spiritual implications of Pride Month, asking hard questions about what it represents—and how believers should respond. We're drawing the connection between pride, identity, and rebellion against God's design for human flourishing.Many Christians feel spiritually drained during this month, and we should. I'm challenging my listeners to love the LGBTQ+ community not with silence or compromise (and certainly not with support) but with truth—the truth that God offers forgiveness, transformation, and eternal life to all who repent and follow Christ.We must hate sin while praying for our enemies. Our culture desperately needs more holiness, conviction, and compassion rooted in the gospel, which is telling those around us the truth.—https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-physical?srsltid=AfmBOoqBR_MWE2-fkYXYHCn80nZtEct4ixmRGrXZSrgIn5HP_tBc9Mcy
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Streamed live on Jun 3, 2023 #Yogananda #KriyaYoga #YogaMeditation Join us for the concluding talk in a two-part series on the theme “The Conch Shells in Kurukshetra Battle: Inner Vibratory Battle in Meditation” on the Bhagavad Gita's immortal dialogue between soul and Spirit as interpreted by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda in God Talks With Arjuna. The speaker, Swami Smaranananda Giri, a senior YSS sannyasi, delves into the blowing of the conch shells to mark the start of the Kurukshetra battle. The discourse beautifully illustrates how the vibrations of the conch shells relate to the inner psychological battle of a meditating yogi. Learn more about the Yogoda Satsanga Lessons, Paramahansa Yoganandaji's home-study course on the science of meditation and art of balanced spiritual living: http://yssi.org/lessons ⁕⁕⁕ To attend the first discourse in this two-part series on the Bhagavad Gita, please visit https://yssi.org/Gita-ConchShells To read Paramahansa Yogananda's God Talks With Arjuna: http://yssi.org/GTWA To read Yoganandaji's Autobiography of a Yogi: http://yssi.org/AoY Both these titles are available in different formats and multiple languages. To learn more about how to participate in YSS online group meditations and see the full calendar of events for the YSS Online Dhyana Kendra: http://yssi.org/OnlineMeditation-Cale... *** For the latest content from YSS: http://yssi.org/Eventshttp://yssi.org/YouTubehttp://yssi.org/Books *** #YogodaSatsangaSociety#Yogananda#KriyaYoga#Krishna#BhagavadGita#SelfRealizationFellowship#YogaMeditation
Streamed live on May 20, 2023 #Yogananda #KriyaYoga #YogaMeditation Join us for the first in a two-part inspirational discourse on the Bhagavad Gita's immortal dialogue between soul and Spirit as interpreted by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda in God Talks With Arjuna. The speaker, Swami Smaranananda Giri, a senior YSS sannyasi, delves into the blowing of the conch shells to mark the start of the Kurukshetra battle. The discourse beautifully illustrates how the vibrations of the conch shells relate to the inner psychological battle of a meditating yogi. Learn more about the Yogoda Satsanga Lessons, Paramahansa Yoganandaji's home-study course on the science of meditation and art of balanced spiritual living: http://yssi.org/lessons ⁕⁕⁕ To attend subsequent discourses on the Bhagavad Gita, please visit https://yssi.org/GitaDiscourse-II To read Paramahansa Yogananda's God Talks With Arjuna: http://yssi.org/GTWA To read Yoganandaji's Autobiography of a Yogi: http://yssi.org/AoY Both these titles are available in different formats and multiple languages. To learn more about how to participate in YSS online group meditations and see the full calendar of events for the YSS Online Dhyana Kendra: http://yssi.org/OnlineMeditation-Cale... *** For the latest content from YSS: http://yssi.org/Eventshttp://yssi.org/YouTubehttp://yssi.org/Books *** #YogodaSatsangaSociety#Yogananda#KriyaYoga#Krishna#BhagavadGita#SelfRealizationFellowship#YogaMeditation