EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 6 MIN
[Ep 211] The Pressure to Be a "Good Christian"
from Journal Gently: Healing with God through quiet reflection, honest conversations, and gentle journaling · host Kari Bartkus, Christian Speaker and Spiritual Director
Do you ever feel like you're falling behind spiritually? In this episode, we explore how easily faith can turn into something we measure and perform—and why Jesus offers a different invitation. Looking at the story of Martha and Mary, we're reminded that faith was never meant to be something we prove to God, but a relationship we live inside of. If you've been feeling pressure to be a "better Christian," this episode offers a gentler way forward. RELATED EPISODES: · Episode 176: My Biggest Tip for Beating Perfectionism in Journaling · Episode 156: How to Spend the Day in Prayer · Episode 109: It's Getting Real: God's Invitation to Me for the Rest of Lent · Episode 56: How to Create a Personal Spiritual Retreat (And Reflections on My Own) ______ >> Imagine Devotional (Website | Amazon) >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event: http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking
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