You’re Not Tired of Faith, You're Tired of Fake People | The Gospel of Matthew

About this episode

This episode discusses the disconnect between authentic faith and performative religion, emphasizing the importance of integrity and real relationships.

Ever feel like something about faith just doesn’t sit right anymore? A lot of people aren’t walking away because they’ve stopped believing—they’re walking away because what they’ve seen doesn’t feel real. When words and actions don’t match, it creates frustration, confusion, and distance. In this message, we unpack the difference between authentic faith and performative religion—and why integrity, honesty, and real relationships matter more than appearances. If you’ve ever felt disappointed, skeptical, or just tired of the disconnect, this conversation is for you. -- Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/ Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribe Download the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/ If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!

Topics covered

• faith
• authenticity
• performative religion
• relationships

Keywords

• disappointment
• skepticism
• integrity
• honesty

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Books & works: The Gospel of Matthew

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