19 | You Were Made for Relationship, Not Religion

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—going to church, reading your Bible, volunteering—but still feel like something’s missing? This week, we’re talking about what it really means to know God. Not just know about Him, but to actually have a relationship with Him. Because somewhere along the way, faith can start to feel like a checklist instead of a connection. We read, serve, pray, and still wonder why God feels far away. But the truth is, God never asked for religion. He asked for relationship. In this episode: ✨ Why faith feels empty when it becomes routine ✨ The difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him ✨ What Jesus meant when He described Himself as the Bridegroom ✨ How to move from “doing” for God to simply being with Him ✨ Three simple ways to grow a real relationship with God This conversation isn’t about trying harder or doing more. It’s about slowing down long enough to remember that God doesn’t want our perfection — He wants our hearts. 📚 Resources Mentioned ⛪️ Easter Message by Pastor Chris Hodges 🛒 My favorite Things → Amazon Storefront 📚 Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course 💌 Connect With Me 📧 Email → [email protected] 🎙️ Podcast → Peace Over Perfection on Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram → @susan.shropshire 🎵 TikTok → @susanshropshire