Faith Without Filters

Kalub Santarella
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Faith Without Filters is a bold, honest podcast about real faith in a real world. This isn’t surface-level Christianity — it’s raw conversations about following Jesus, wrestling with Scripture, and living set apart. Each episode explores biblical truth, personal encounters with God, and the questions many people are afraid to ask. From spiritual growth and discipleship to culture, church, and everyday struggles, this podcast challenges listeners to seek God deeply and live authentically. No performance. No pretending. Just truth. Real faith — without filters.

Episodes

  1. From Friday to Sunday: The Silence Before Victory | Easter Special

    Jun 5

    From Friday to Sunday: The Silence Before Victory | Easter Special

    The TRUE meaning of Good Friday & Easter Sunday.

    6 min
  2. 007.1: Hearing God's Voice | God is a Speaking God

    Jun 5

    007.1: Hearing God's Voice | God is a Speaking God

    Does God still speak? And how do we recognize His voice without confusing it with our own emotions, desires, fears, or deception? In Part 1 of this three-part episode, we lay the foundation: God is a speaking God. He spoke creation into existence, spoke through the prophets, and has spoken most fully through Jesus Christ. This episode explores why God’s voice will never contradict His Word, why saying “God told me” should never be used carelessly, and why hearing God must always lead to following Him. Scriptures discussed: Genesis 1:3, Isaiah 30:21, Hebrews 1:1–3, John 10:27. Part 2 continues with the primary way God speaks today: Scripture.

    36 min
  3. 006: Intimacy With God | Knowing God vs Knowing About God

    Jun 5

    006: Intimacy With God | Knowing God vs Knowing About God

    Do you actually know God—or do you just know about Him? In this episode of Faith Without Filters, we unpack one of the most overlooked truths in Christianity: that faith was never meant to be information, but relationship. You can know Scripture, attend church, and speak the language of faith, yet still be distant from God. This episode dives into what true intimacy with God really looks like, the difference between knowing about Him versus personally knowing Him, and the hidden barriers—like sin, distraction, routine religion, and self-reliance—that keep many believers from experiencing real closeness. We also break down practical, biblical ways to grow in relationship with God through His Word, prayer, obedience, worship, and stillness, showing how transformation flows naturally from intimacy rather than pressure or performance. If your faith has ever felt routine, dry, or surface-level, this episode is a direct challenge to go deeper—because Christianity without intimacy is empty, but when you truly know God, everything changes.

    35 min
  4. 005: Worship is More Than Music | What Worship Really Means + The Heart of a Worship Leader

    Jun 5

    005: Worship is More Than Music | What Worship Really Means + The Heart of a Worship Leader

    Worship is more than music, more than a church moment, and more than an emotional experience. In this episode of Faith Without Filters, we’re breaking down what worship actually means from a biblical perspective and confronting the shallow ways it’s often misunderstood. True worship is not just found in songs or raised hands — it is seen in surrender, obedience, holiness, and a life fully laid down before God. We talk about what worship is, what it is not, why God cares so deeply about it, what it means to live a lifestyle of worship, and the weight and responsibility that comes with being a worship leader. If you’ve ever confused worship with a feeling, a performance, or a church routine, this episode will challenge you to go deeper. God is not looking for outward performance — He is looking for hearts that are fully His.

    42 min
  5. 004: Holiness in a Compromising Culture | What It Means to Be Set Apart

    Jun 5

    004: Holiness in a Compromising Culture | What It Means to Be Set Apart

    Holiness isn’t perfection—it’s surrender. What you watch. What you listen to. What you speak. It’s all shaping you. In this episode of Faith Without Filters, we expose the subtle compromises most believers ignore—and what it actually means to live set apart in today’s culture. This one will challenge you.

    28 min
  6. 003: Real Repentance vs Fake Repentance | What It Actually Means to Turn to God

    Jun 5

    003: Real Repentance vs Fake Repentance | What It Actually Means to Turn to God

    Repentance isn’t regret. It’s not guilt, apologies, or trying harder. In this episode of Faith Without Filters, we break down the difference between real repentance and fake repentance—and why so many people think they’ve repented when they haven’t. Jesus didn’t say “improve your life.” He said, “Repent and believe.” Because repentance isn’t behavior change—it’s a complete turning of the heart. It’s the end of self-rule and the beginning of surrender to God. We unpack: • Why feeling bad about sin isn’t repentance • The difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow • What real repentance actually looks like • Why repentance is rare in today’s culture • How repentance becomes a daily lifestyle This episode will challenge you to examine your faith honestly: Do you hate your sin—or just the consequences? Do you want forgiveness—or transformation? If you’re done with surface-level Christianity and want something real, this is for you. Turn from sin. Turn toward God. Follow Christ fully.

    27 min
  7. 002: What is Real Discipleship? | Following Jesus For Real

    Jun 5

    002: What is Real Discipleship? | Following Jesus For Real

    In Episode 2 of Faith Without Filters, we tackle a powerful question: What does it actually mean to follow Jesus? In today’s culture, many people identify as Christians, but in the first-century world of Jesus, the call wasn’t simply to believe—it was to become a disciple. In this episode, we explore the difference between crowds and true disciples, what Jesus meant when He said to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him, and why real discipleship requires surrender, obedience, and transformation. This conversation challenges cultural Christianity and invites listeners to examine whether they are simply associated with faith or truly living as followers of Christ.

    30 min
  8. 001: Let's Start Here

    Jun 5

    001: Let's Start Here

    Welcome to Faith Without Filters — where we talk about faith without pretending, performing, or sugarcoating anything. In this first episode, I’m sharing the heart behind the podcast, why I started it, and what you can expect moving forward. This is a space for honest conversations about God, real questions about faith, personal encounters, and the kind of biblical truth that challenges, stretches, and transforms us. We’re getting curious. We’re getting real. And we’re growing deeper together. If you’re tired of surface-level Christianity and ready for authentic faith, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk.

    15 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

Faith Without Filters is a bold, honest podcast about real faith in a real world. This isn’t surface-level Christianity — it’s raw conversations about following Jesus, wrestling with Scripture, and living set apart. Each episode explores biblical truth, personal encounters with God, and the questions many people are afraid to ask. From spiritual growth and discipleship to culture, church, and everyday struggles, this podcast challenges listeners to seek God deeply and live authentically. No performance. No pretending. Just truth. Real faith — without filters.

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  • Creator
    Kalub Santarella
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8