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Lukewarm Christianity, Obedience & Real Faith | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 65 | Matt Chandler

Episode 65:The Jesus People Podcast | Matt Chandler: Lukewarm Christianity, Obedience & Real Faith
In one of the most honest and thought provoking episodes of The Jesus People Podcast, Matt Chandler shares deeply on what it truly means to follow Jesus in a culture saturated with nominal Christianity.
From pastoring in the Bible Belt to confronting lukewarm faith, Matt unpacks the tension between cultural Christianity and genuine transformation. He challenges believers to examine their hearts, asking a sobering question: Do you actually love Jesus, or just want heaven?
This conversation dives into obedience, spiritual drift, burnout in ministry, hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit, and how to cultivate a real, vibrant relationship with Christ in everyday life.
Key Highlights:• The danger of cultural Christianity and false assurance• What it really means to love and follow Jesus• The difference between knowing about God and knowing Him• How to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit• Prophecy in the New Testament vs Old Testament explained• Why pastors fall and how hidden sin grows over time• Burnout, numbness, and rediscovering intimacy with God• The importance of “hard yes” moments in obedience• How to guard your heart against lukewarm faith• Creating space to hear God in a distracted world
If you’ve ever questioned your faith, struggled with spiritual dryness, or wondered if you’re truly walking with God, this episode offers both conviction and hope.A real relationship with Jesus is not about performance, comfort, or routine. It is about love, surrender, and daily obedience.
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Awake and Alive by Matt ChandlerThis is the devotional discussed in the podcast, focused on living a life fully alive in Christ.Amazon:https://a.co/d/0cnZlHkX  
Recovering Redemption by Matt ChandlerReferenced during the conversation when Matt shares the “lion and sin” illustration.Amazon:https://a.co/d/0cta1CXZ  
Support the persecuted church: Global Christian Relief:Global Christian Relief empowers persecuted Christians in some of the world’s most dangerous places, including Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, by delivering life saving aid and faith building support.Through emergency relief, Bible distribution, discipleship resources, safe shelter, and vocational training, GCR equips believers to remain steadfast and become beacons of hope in their communities.
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How One Confession Sparked a Campus Revival | Jennie Allen | Jesus People Podcast Episode 64

In one of the most powerful and deeply moving episodes of The Jesus People Podcast, bestselling author and Bible teacher Jennie Allen shares firsthand stories from the front lines of revival happening on college campuses today.
From witnessing the early days of the Asbury revival to a recent outpouring at Southeastern University, Jennie recounts the moment a room full of thousands of students broke into repentance, confession, and surrender to God.
What followed was something few people experience in their lifetime: days of nonstop worship, repentance, and students answering the call to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.But revival did not begin with hype or emotionalism. It began with something far more difficult: confession.
Jennie explains why confession breaks spiritual strongholds, why the enemy thrives in secrecy, and how hidden lies about our identity keep people trapped in shame, addiction, and isolation.This conversation dives deep into spiritual warfare, revival, identity, freedom in Christ, and how the gospel brings healing when darkness is brought into the light.
Key Highlights:• Jennie Allen’s firsthand account of revival at Southeastern University• The powerful moment when one student’s confession changed the entire room• Why confession often precedes revival and spiritual breakthrough• The spiritual power of bringing hidden struggles into the light• The three core lies many people believe: worthless, unlovable, and helpless• How the enemy uses secrecy and isolation to maintain strongholds• Why confession to others brings healing while confession to God brings forgiveness• Powerful stories of transformation from prison ministry and baptisms• The supernatural impact of baptism, communion, and repentance• How revival is spreading among Gen Z on college campuses
 
If you have ever struggled with shame, hidden sin, addiction, fear, or feeling stuck in destructive patterns, this conversation reveals a powerful truth: freedom begins when darkness is brought into the light.
The gospel is not just forgiveness. It is transformation.
And sometimes the first step toward revival is simply telling the truth.Subscribe for more powerful conversations on The Jesus People Podcast, where we explore revival, spiritual warfare, transformation, and the life changing power of Jesus.
 
Jennie Allen’s Book Mentioned in This EpisodeJennie Allen’s new book The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe: How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free explores the hidden lies that shape our identity and how the enemy uses them to keep people stuck in shame, fear, and bondage. The book helps readers identify those lies and replace them with God’s truth.
Learn more or get the book here:https://a.co/d/0gOLoyLF 
 
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Is the Iran War the End Times War? (Ezekiel 38 Explained) | Jesus People Podcast Episode 63 with Rabbi Jason Sobel

Global Christian Relief empowers persecuted Christians in some of the world’s most dangerous places, including Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, by delivering life saving aid and faith building support.
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Is the Iran War the End Times War? (Ezekiel 38 Explained) | JPP Episode 63 with Rabbi Jason Sobel
In this fascinating and deeply thought provoking episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Rabbi Jason Sobel joins us to unpack the biblical, prophetic, and historical significance of what is happening in the world today.From the Jewish roots of the gospel to the prophetic role of Israel and Iran in scripture, Rabbi Sobel explains how patterns in the Bible reveal a larger redemptive story unfolding across history.
Drawing from his background in Messianic Jewish studies, Hebrew scripture, and Orthodox rabbinic training, Rabbi Sobel reveals how the Old Testament consistently points to Jesus as the Messiah and how current geopolitical events may connect to ancient biblical prophecy.
This conversation explores themes of covenant, redemption, the Jewish calendar, and the unfolding timeline of biblical prophecy. From the story of Esther to Ezekiel’s prophecy of Gog and Magog, Rabbi Sobel helps us understand how past events in scripture can illuminate what may be happening in our world today.
Whether you are curious about the Jewish roots of Christianity, the prophetic role of Israel, or how the Old Testament reveals the Messiah, this episode will challenge and expand your perspective.
Rabbi Jason Sobel’s Book Mentioned in This EpisodeRabbi Jason Sobel’s new book Transformed by the Messiah explores how the life of Jesus fulfills the Jewish scriptures and feasts, revealing how the Old and New Testaments connect in powerful ways.Learn more or get the book here: https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/9781400345859/transformed-by-the-messiah/
Key Highlights• Rabbi Jason Sobel’s supernatural encounter that led him to follow Jesus• Growing up Jewish and discovering the Messiah in the Hebrew scriptures• Why the Old Testament consistently points to Jesus• The prophetic meaning behind the crucifixion of Christ• Understanding the Jewish calendar and biblical feasts• Persia (modern Iran) and its recurring role in biblical history• The story of Esther and its parallels to modern geopolitical events• The prophetic significance of Israel returning to the land• Ezekiel’s prophecy of the valley of dry bones• The debate around replacement theology and the future of Israel• Gog and Magog and what the Bible says about the end times• Why the Jewish roots of Christianity matter todayIf you have ever wondered how ancient biblical prophecy connects to current world events, this conversation offers a deeper look into scripture and the unfolding story of redemption.The Bible presents history not as random events, but as part of a larger narrative pointing toward the Messiah and the ultimate restoration of all things.Subscribe for more powerful conversations on The Jesus People Podcast, where we explore faith, culture, prophecy, and the life transforming message of Jesus.
 
Support the persecuted church: Global Christian ReliefGlobal Christian Relief empowers persecuted Christians in some of the world’s most dangerous places, including Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, by delivering life saving aid and faith building support.Through emergency relief, Bible distribution, discipleship resources, safe shelter, and vocational training, GCR equips believers to remain steadfast and become beacons of hope in their communities.
Learn more about Global Christian Relief in the link below:https://give.globalchristianrelief.org/campaign/688704/donate 
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Is Comfort Killing Your Faith? Lessons from Persecuted Christians | JPP Ep 62 w/ Brian Orme

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In one of the most sobering and eye opening episodes of The Jesus People Podcast, Brian Orme, CEO of Global Christian Relief, shares firsthand accounts from the persecuted church around the world.
From Nigeria and Pakistan to China, India, and the Middle East, millions of Christians are facing imprisonment, violence, displacement, and even death for their faith in Jesus Christ. Brian has spent years traveling to some of the most dangerous places for Christians and witnessing both the suffering and the unshakable faith of believers who refuse to deny Christ.
This conversation explores the global reality of Christian persecution, the underground church movement, and the incredible courage of believers who continue to worship, pray, and share the gospel despite extreme danger.Through powerful stories of forgiveness, resilience, and radical faith, this episode challenges Western believers to reconnect with the global body of Christ and stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters.
Key Highlights:• Why Nigeria has become the most dangerous place to be a Christian today• The rise of Boko Haram and extremist violence against Christians• Stories of believers who forgave those who tried to kill them• The underground church in North Korea, Afghanistan, and China• Dreams and visions of Jesus transforming lives in the Muslim world• Why persecution often leads to church growth and revival• How Western Christians can pray for and support the persecuted church• The role of Global Christian Relief in aiding suffering believers• Why the persecuted church may become the spiritual mentors of the global church
Across the world today, an estimated 380 million Christians experience persecution for their faith. Yet in the midst of suffering, the gospel continues to spread and the church continues to grow.
These stories are not meant to produce guilt, but to awaken unity in the global body of Christ and remind us that we are one family in Jesus.
If you have ever wondered how Christians in hostile nations endure persecution and still choose forgiveness, joy, and faithfulness, this episode will challenge and inspire you.
The church is global. Their story is our story.
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Support the Persecuted Church: Global Christian ReliefGlobal Christian Relief empowers persecuted Christians in some of the world’s most dangerous regions, including Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria.
Through emergency relief, Bible distribution, discipleship resources, safe shelter, trauma care, and vocational training, GCR equips believers to remain steadfast and become lights of hope in their communities.Learn more about Global Christian Relief:
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Christian Persecution in Nigeria: A Pastor’s Warning to Trump & America | Jesus People Podcast Ep 61

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo shares his personal story of faith, perseverance, and ministry in one of the most challenging regions for Christians today.
From a difficult childhood and a dramatic encounter with Jesus that transformed his life, to decades of serving communities facing hardship and displacement, Rev. Ezekiel offers a rare look into the spiritual resilience of believers in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
Through stories of prayer, forgiveness, and unwavering faith, this conversation explores how the church continues to stand firm in the face of suffering, loss, and uncertainty.This episode dives into themes of perseverance, spiritual courage, forgiveness, global Christian unity, and the importance of remembering believers who are enduring hardship around the world.
Key Highlights:• Rev. Ezekiel’s early life and transformative encounter with Jesus• Growing up in hardship and finding purpose in ministry• Leading prayer movements and community outreach in Nigeria• Stories of faith and forgiveness from believers facing adversity• Why spiritual resilience matters in times of crisis• The importance of prayer and global awareness• Supporting displaced families and rebuilding communities• How the global church can stand with believers in difficult places
If you have ever wondered how faith can remain strong during seasons of hardship, this conversation offers a powerful reminder of the hope and endurance found in Christ.
Even in the most difficult circumstances, the light of the gospel continues to shine.
Subscribe for more conversations on The Jesus People Podcast where we explore powerful testimonies, spiritual transformation, and the unshakable hope found in Jesus.
 
Support the persecuted church: Global Christian Relief (aid, Bibles, shelter).
Global Christian Relief supports believers in difficult regions by providing emergency aid, Bibles, safe shelter, discipleship resources, and practical support for families facing displacement and crisis. Through these efforts, they help communities remain steadfast and continue sharing hope.
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Out of The Darkness: Adele Vrey journey from Satanism to Jesus | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 60

In one of the most gripping and sobering episodes of The Jesus People Podcast, Adele Vrey shares her powerful testimony of growing up around generational occult influence, ritual abuse, and spiritual darkness, and how a life changing encounter with Jesus Christ set her free.
From childhood trauma and exposure to satanic rituals to being sent on an assignment to assassinate a Christian leader, Adele recounts the moment everything shifted. What she experienced that night was not just confrontation, but overwhelming grace, forgiveness, and redemption.
This conversation dives deep into spiritual warfare, authority in Christ, trauma recovery, forgiveness, and the transforming power of the gospel.
Key Highlights• Growing up around generational satanism and ritual abuse• Trauma, fear, and experiencing astral projection as a child• The assignment to assassinate a Christian leader• A supernatural moment that stopped the attack• The Armor of God and spiritual authority in action• Encountering both the justice and love of God• Reconciliation with the family she once harmed• Her ministry today helping survivors of ritual abuse• How believers reclaim authority in Christ in their homes
If you have wrestled with fear, spiritual oppression, trauma, or questions about darkness in the world, this testimony points to one unshakable truth: Jesus is Lord, and His victory is complete.
No past is too broken. No darkness is too deep. Redemption is real.
Subscribe for more life changing stories on The Jesus People Podcast where we explore transformation, spiritual authority, and the relentless hope found in Jesus.
Support the persecuted church: Global Christian Relief (aid, Bibles, shelter).Global Christian Relief empowers persecuted Christians in some of the world’s most dangerous places, including Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, by delivering life saving aid and faith building support. Through emergency relief, Bible distribution, discipleship resources, safe shelter, and vocational training, GCR equips believers to remain steadfast and become beacons of hope in their communities.
Learn more about Global Christian Relief in the link below:👉 https://give.globalchristianrelief.org/campaign/688704/donate
#globalchristianrelief#gcr#GlobalChristianReliefpartner#gcrpartner#PrayForThePersecuted#StandWithThePersecuted
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Martin & Millicent: How Islam Is Quietly Reshaping the West | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 59

In this urgent and unfiltered episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Martin and Millicent Sedra share their firsthand experience growing up under Islamic persecution in Egypt, surviving assassination attempts, and now boldly warning the West about the rise of Islamization. From miraculous protection as children to facing modern death threats for preaching Christ, the Sedra's call believers to repentance, courage, and unwavering commitment to biblical truth.
 
They break down the historical origins of Islam, the theological differences between Christianity and Islam, the concept of taqiyah, and why they believe cultural compromise in the West is weakening the Church. This conversation challenges Christians to move beyond comfort, reject lukewarm faith, and live boldly for Jesus in a time of increasing hostility toward biblical truth.
 
Key Highlights:• Growing up in Egypt amid persecution and assassination attempts• A Muslim leader’s conversion after a miraculous encounter• The theological differences between Christianity and Islam• The rise of Islam in the West and cultural Islamization• Taqiyah and deception in Islamic doctrine• Why persecution often leads to revival• Abortion, feminism, and the spiritual battle over family• The call to holiness, repentance, and fearless faith
 
If you are concerned about religious freedom, cultural shifts in the West, or the future of Christianity, this episode calls believers back to courage, biblical conviction, and total surrender to Christ. The Sedra's remind us that persecution has never stopped the Church, and bold faith has always fueled revival.
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Christians are being killed, displaced, and silenced across the world. Now is the time to stand with them.
Join believers around the globe for a powerful Night of Prayer as we intercede for the persecuted church, hear testimonies from the front lines, and seek revival in our own hearts.
 
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Gather your spouse, small group, church, or friends and commit to pray. Persecution has always fueled revival. Let us respond with bold faith.
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Jay Stringer on The Journey to Understanding Our Behaviors | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 58

In this deep and eye-opening episode of The Jesus People Podcast, licensed therapist and author Jay Stringer unpacks why willpower alone never brings lasting freedom. From pornography and addiction to food, anger, and ambition, Jay explains how our unwanted behaviors are not random but are telling a story rooted in trauma, attachment, and desire.
Jay shares how shame, strict upbringing, emotional neglect, and unresolved wounds shape what we crave, why accountability often fails, and how curiosity, not condemnation, leads to real healing. This conversation challenges both lust management and cultural normalization, inviting listeners to understand how God uses desire not to destroy us but to restore us.
If you have ever asked, “Why do I keep doing what I do not want to do,” this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward grounded in truth, psychology, and Scripture.
 
Key Highlights
• Why willpower and accountability alone do not lead to freedom• How trauma and attachment shape sexual desire and addiction• The hidden role of shame, powerlessness, and emotional neglect• Why porn, food, and substances often become substitutes for soothing• How desire can form either the best or worst version of you• Moving from lust management to curiosity and healing• Why God’s kindness, not condemnation, leads to repentance• Integrating your story instead of being trapped by it• How desire can become a pathway to joy, purpose, and restoration
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, shame, unwanted habits, or confusion around desire, this conversation offers hope. Freedom begins when we stop asking only how to stop and start asking why.
Subscribe for more transformative conversations on The Jesus People Podcast, where we explore healing, identity, and the life God is forming in each of us.
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For Christian life coaching rooted in identity in Christ, where trusted coaches guide you through scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward healing and purpose, visit Share the Struggle:https://www.sharethestruggle.org/Curious on where to get Jay Stringer's books? Visit the link(s) below!
 
Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing
Official publisher page: https://navpress.com/p/unwanted/97816...
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631466720 Desire: The
 
Journey We Must Take to Find the Life God Offers
Official publisher page: https://navpress.com/p/desire/9781631...
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Ruslan: Culture Wars, Christian Calling, and Godly Ambition in a Confused Generation | JPP Ep 57

The Jesus People Podcast | Ruslan: Culture Wars, Christian Calling, and Godly Ambition in a Confused Generation
In this eye-opening episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Ruslan dives deep into why culture is spiraling, how Christians accidentally abandoned their post, and why believers must re-engage with clarity, conviction, and compassion.
From escaping Soviet-era instability as a child refugee, to being discipled by gangster rap, to discovering Jesus in high school, Ruslan opens up about the long road from brokenness to purpose. He explains how cultural drift, social media algorithms, and fear led Christians to vacate media, arts, and institutions and why it’s time to reclaim those spaces with truth and love.
We explore godly ambition, the crisis of modern manhood, why 7 hours of daily media is spiritually forming us, the rise of fringe ideologies, and how the Church can show the world a better way through integrity, work ethic, and sacrificial love.
 
Key Highlights:
• Why Christians abandoned culture and how it opened the door to ideological chaos• Ruslan’s refugee story from Baku and the trauma that shaped his early life• The impact of music, media, and hyper-consumption on identity formation• Understanding “godly ambition” vs selfish ambition in the New Testament• Why men are struggling, delaying adulthood, and seeking identity online• The danger of victimhood narratives on both the left and the right• How to engage culture without compromising truth or dehumanizing people• Biblical frameworks for calling, responsibility, work, and spiritual maturity• Raising families, leading quietly, and living a life that wins respect from outsiders• A call for believers to step into media, institutions, creativity, and influence
If you’re wrestling with purpose, cultural chaos, faith in public life, or how to honor God in your work, Ruslan’s journey will give you clarity, conviction, and a practical roadmap for living boldly in a confusing generation.
Subscribe for more transformational conversations on The Jesus People Podcast, where we explore identity, purpose, and the unshakable hope found in Jesus.
 
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Imprisoned in Iran for Smuggling 20,000 Bibles (Then Revival Broke Out): Maryam Rostampour | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 56

The Jesus People Podcast | Maryam Rosenberg: Imprisoned for Jesus, Faith Under Fire in Iran
In this gripping episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Maryam Rosenberg shares her extraordinary testimony of meeting Jesus in Iran, distributing over 20,000 Bibles underground, and being imprisoned, interrogated, and threatened with execution for her faith.Blindfolded, isolated, and held in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, Maryam endured 40 days of relentless interrogation meant to force her to deny Jesus and return to Islam. Instead, she witnessed miracles inside prison walls, saw hardened guards softened by dreams of Christ, and led women including victims of abuse, prostitution, and injustice to hope in Jesus.This episode exposes the brutal reality of religious persecution while revealing the unstoppable power of the Gospel, the underground church in Iran, and the faith that flourishes even in darkness.
 
Key Highlights:• Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke in Iran• Smuggling and distributing 20,000 Bibles under constant risk• Arrest, interrogation, and solitary confinement in Evin Prison• 40 days of blindfolded questioning and pressure to renounce Christ• Ministry to abused and trafficked women behind bars• Miracles, worship, and God’s presence in solitary confinement• Guards and officials encountering Jesus through dreams• Threats of execution and international intervention• Escaping Iran and rebuilding life as a refugee• Why Iran is home to the fastest-growing underground church• What Christians can do today to stand with the persecuted
If you’ve ever wondered whether faith can survive extreme suffering, Maryam's story answers with unwavering truth: Jesus is present even in prison cells, and no regime can stop the Gospel.
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