Don’t Ask the Fish: How Culture Shapes You Without Permission

Don’t Ask the Fish: How Culture Shapes You Without Permission

June 30, 2026 · 10 min · Season 14 · Episode 1422

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This episode explores how culture shapes individuals without their awareness and the importance of recognizing this influence for transformation.

Are we being transformed by Christ, or quietly conformed to the atmosphere around us? In this Soul02 episode, we explore the powerful metaphor: “If you want to know what the water is like, don’t ask the fish.” Drawing from Romans 12:2 and Revelation’s picture of Babylon, this teaching reveals how culture, algorithms, outrage, entertainment, and digital habits shape us in ways we may not even notice. The first step toward transformation is recognizing the water we have been swimming in. This e...

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Host: Lou Perez

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Books & works: Romans 12:2, Revelation, Babylon

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