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February 25, 2025

Finding faith and real faith: moving from knowing about Jesus to knowing Jesus

Season 1, Episode 400:18:15Published February 25, 2025

Finding faith starts when real faith becomes personal, not just something you grew up around or hear about on Sundays. In this episode, I'm sharing what's been heavy on my heart: the shift from knowing about Jesus to actually knowing Jesus. Not religion. Relationship.


I'll be honest, this one fought me. Internet issues. Tech issues. Words that felt hard to get out. But I'm here because I don't believe you're listening by accident.


We talk about the difference between being a fan and being a follower. It's easy to say you're a Christian, listen to Christian music, and show up to church. But when you truly know Jesus, it changes what you want, what you choose, and what you lay down. It moves from "my will be done" to "thy will be done."


In this conversation, you'll hear:
- what it means to lay down your cross and follow Him in everyday life
- why a relationship with Jesus is the foundation of our faith, not a bonus add on
- how prayer can look like real, moment by moment conversation with God
- why reading the bible is more than information, it's learning His voice and His heart
- scriptures that anchor this episode, including Matthew 16:25 and John 14:6


And if you're ready to take that step, I guide you through a simple salvation prayer. No magic words. Just a willing heart.


If you've been going through the motions and something still feels missing, it might be the relationship piece. He's not waiting for you to get it all together. He's waiting for you right now.


If this episode hits home, share it with a friend. Someone you love might be one conversation away from coming alive again.

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Finding faith starts when real faith becomes personal, not just something you grew up around or hear about on Sundays. In this episode, I'm sharing what's been heavy on my heart: the shift from knowing about Jesus to actually knowing Jesus. Not religion. Relationship.


I'll be honest, this one fought me. Internet issues. Tech issues. Words that felt hard to get out. But I'm here because I don't believe you're listening by accident.


We talk about the difference between being a fan and being a follower. It's easy to say you're a Christian, listen to Christian music, and show up to church. But when you truly know Jesus, it changes what you want, what you choose, and what you lay down. It moves from "my will be done" to "thy will be done."


In this conversation, you'll hear:
- what it means to lay down your cross and follow Him in everyday life
- why a relationship with Jesus is the foundation of our faith, not a bonus add on
- how prayer can look like real, moment by moment conversation with God
- why reading the bible is more than information, it's learning His voice and His heart
- scriptures that anchor this episode, including Matthew 16:25 and John 14:6


And if you're ready to take that step, I guide you through a simple salvation prayer. No magic words. Just a willing heart.


If you've been going through the motions and something still feels missing, it might be the relationship piece. He's not waiting for you to get it all together. He's waiting for you right now.


If this episode hits home, share it with a friend. Someone you love might be one conversation away from coming alive again.

Episode Transcript

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[2 Speakers Detected] [Total Utterances: 3] --- [0:01 -> 0:01] Speaker 1: Hey, friend. [0:02 -> 0:24] Speaker 2: Welcome to Perspectives Into Practice, a place where life's stories meet practical wisdom. Together, we'll explore how faith-filled perspectives can transform the way we live, love, an...