Why the Church Is Losing Its Courage | Michael Easley on Fear, Culture & Discipleship

What happens when the church becomes more focused on comfort than courage? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I sit down with Michael Easley—former president of Moody Bible Institute—to talk about why so many Christians and pastors are afraid to speak boldly in today's culture. We explore how fear of backlash has pushed churches into consumer-driven models, how biblical literacy has collapsed and why boldness isn't something you suddenly discover in a crisis—it's something you train through daily spiritual discipline. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who senses the church is drifting, accommodating, or losing its backbone in a post-truth world. 📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 💭 A different way to reflect this week: •           Have I confused comfort with spiritual maturity? •           Where is fear keeping me from speaking truth with clarity and love? 📌 Featured conversations include: ✅ Michael Easley on why fear is silencing today's church ✅ The shift from discipleship to a consumer-driven church model ✅ Why biblical literacy is collapsing in modern Christianity ✅ Boldness vs. belligerence in a hostile culture ✅ The three pillars of spiritual growth: Word, Spirit, People ✅ Why pastors feel pressured to accommodate instead of equip ✅ How micro-habits turn discipline into spiritual reflex ✅ Practical tools for Bible study, prayer and maturity 📢 TAKE ACTION: 📖 Commit again to God's Word—not cultural trends 🧠 Train boldness through daily obedience, not crisis emotion 🙏 Pursue spiritual maturity through discipline and community 🗣 Speak truth with courage, clarity, and restraint 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 SUBSCRIBE for bold conversations at the intersection of faith, freedom, and truth in a world gone mad. #PeterDemos #UncommonSensePodcast #MichaelEasley #ChristianDiscipleship #BiblicalTruth #ChurchCulture #BoldNotBelligerent #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #TruthMatters