Are We Following Jesus or Following Christian Culture?

Are We Following Jesus or Following Christian Culture?

July 21, 2026 · 44 min · Season 5 · Episode 151

About this episode

The episode discusses how doubt and discomfort can strengthen faith while critiquing performative 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 discernmen...

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