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Have you ever felt like the people you look up to, especially spiritual leaders, might not be as genuine as they seem? It's like they have a public persona and a private one, and sometimes, they don't match up. We call this difference hypocrisy. It can leave us feeling confused and cause us to wonder if what we've been taught to believe about God is incomplete, or even totally wrong. But, is it reasonable to dismiss everything we believe because of this? What exactly is hypocrisy, and how does it affect our faith?

Matthew 23:1-4 | Chris Shandrow

We all want to be sure of our beliefs, especially when it comes to life's big questions. But what happens when our certainty leads to disagreements, especially in religion? Join us as we unravel this common theme and delve into whether certainty is always a good thing. Discover Jesus' perspective on religious certainty and how it influences our daily lives.

Matthew 22:41-46 | Chris Shandrow

In today's world, we often find ourselves on different sides of various issues. For every belief you have, there is someone who has an opposing viewpoint. Whether those differences are moral, religious, or political, there always seems to be a gap between us. Jesus calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves, but what about those we strongly disagree with? What about people whose beliefs clash with ours, whether it's about sexual ethics, family values, politics, or religion? What is our responsibility to those whom we find morally objectionable? In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus reveals a radical view of mercy that may show us a way forward in a divided world.

LUKE 10:29-37

Jesus showed us the power of love when he said that loving God and loving our neighbor are the core of all religion. Love is the guiding principle in God's kingdom. But here's the thing: we all see love in our own way. What love means to you might be totally different from what it means to me. So, if love is different for everyone, how do we figure out the right way to love God and love our neighbor?

MATTHEW 22:34-40 | Chris Shandrow

Is there marriage in heaven? Jesus responded in a way that suggests our earthly marriage relationships won't be the same. This passage has puzzled and troubled many, and some claim to have all the answers. The Bible contains many perplexing passages like this. How do we understand the questions they raise? How can we know what's true?

MATTHEW 22:23-33 | Chris Shandrow

Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? The Pharisees asked Jesus this trick question to trap him into saying something dangerous. This may sound like the debates today on whether the government takes too much or if everyone should chip in their fair share to help those in need. Jesus kept it simple: Give Caesar what belongs to Caesar. But is there more to the story? Discover what this question has to say about God and our relationship with him.

MATTHEW 22:15-22 | Chris Shandrow