EP 5: Holiness and Hypocrisy with Maurice and Taylor Epps
From Real Talk, Real Change with Ryan Langkilde by Ryan Langkilde
July 26, 2025 · 54 min · Episode 5
About this episode
Pastor Ryan discusses authentic Christianity with ministry couple Maurice and Taylor Epps, exploring the challenges of living a true Christian life.
What does it really mean to follow Jesus in today’s world? In this episode of Real Talk, Real Change , Pastor Ryan sits down with Maurice and Taylor Epps — a powerful ministry couple from Long Island, New York — to talk about what authentic Christianity looks like when the church service ends and real life begins. Together, they explore: Why so many Christians live a double life The difference between struggling with sin and being okay with it How church hurt holds people back from true transformation What it actually means to surrender to Jesus as Lord The cost of discipleship, the beauty of relationship, and why your personality might need to die too Whether you’re struggling with inconsistency, feeling distant from God, or wondering what a real relationship with Jesus looks like, this conversation is raw, relatable, and full of truth. Get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and inspired to go all in. Like, share, and subscribe for more real talk with real people about a very real God. #RealTalkRealChange #ChristianPodcast #Discipleship #FaithJourney #JesusFirst
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Langkilde
Guests: Maurice Epps, Taylor Epps
Topics covered
- authentic Christianity
- struggling with sin
- church hurt
- surrender to Jesus
- cost of discipleship
- relationship with God
Keywords
- Christianity
- discipleship
- faith journey
- Jesus
- church hurt
- surrender
- double life
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Long Island, New York
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