Real or Religious? | For the Record, Week 3

About this episode

This episode challenges listeners to examine the authenticity of their faith in light of James 1.

It’s easy to settle for a faith that looks good on the outside but never changes much on the inside. This message from James 1 challenges the gap between what we hear and how we actually live. It presses the question of whether our faith is just words or something real and active. Before you move on, this is worth taking an honest look at your life.

Topics covered

• faith
• spiritual growth
• self-reflection
• Christianity
• active faith

Keywords

• faith
• religion
• spirituality
• self-examination
• Christian teachings

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Real or Religious?, James 1

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