Are We Following Jesus or Following Christian Culture?

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend!We sit down with Christian leader, speaker and author Kendall Mariah to talk about how doubt, discomfort, and “soul friction” can strengthen real faith instead of destroying it. We name the pain of performative Christian culture and come back to Jesus as the clearest measure of what belief should look like. • Kendall’s background in church and why asking questions builds trust • “Soul friction” as discernment and a doorway to sanctification • Why comfort-driven Christianity can block transformation • What it feels like when Christians online act unlike Christ • How 2020 intensified questions about racism, empathy, and hypocrisy • Deconstruction as rebuilding belief through better questions • How culture and context shape theology and church expectations • Fruit of the Spirit as a better measure than rulekeeping • Practical hope for people tired of pretending and ready for honest faith One of the best gifts you can give yourself is to get Kendall Mariah's book, "This Little Fire of Mine: How Flickers of Doubt Can Spark a Bolder, Brighter Faith."  Connect with and follow Kendall on many social media platforms and get her book wherever you buy your books.Kendall's website: https://kendallmariah.com/Instagram, Tik Tok: @kendallmariah Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram  @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMomOrder Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential