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Welcome to Defend Podcast—the unapologetic Christian apologetics podcast where we strengthen faith through reason. Designed for curious minds, skeptical hearts, and devoted believers, this show dives deep into the toughest questions facing Christianity today. From tackling cultural ideologies and exposing false doctrines to defending biblical truth with logic, history, and theology—we’ve got you covered. Whether you're in the classroom, on campus, or navigating the noise of social media—this podcast will help you think clearly, live boldly, and believe faithfully. 1 Peter 3:15

  1. We Left Church, Not God Part 2: We Drove Them Away - EP 65

    May 14

    We Left Church, Not God Part 2: We Drove Them Away - EP 65

    In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Defend Podcast, the conversation turns inward as the church is placed under honest examination. “Maybe We Became the Reason People Can’t See God” confronts the painful contradictions that have caused many people to feel disconnected from Christianity while still longing for Christ. Through biblical analysis, historical references, storytelling, and cultural critique, the episode explores issues such as hypocrisy, elitism, tribalism, classism, celebrity Christianity, performative spirituality, ideological influence, and the failure of authentic community within modern church culture. Referencing historical moments involving figures like Mahatma Gandhi and the Civil Rights era, the episode asks difficult but necessary questions: Have churches reflected Jesus accurately? Have systems, status, and culture overshadowed compassion, humility, and truth? And why are so many people quietly walking away from church while still searching for God? Rather than attacking Christianity, this episode serves as an internal mirror calling the church back to repentance, authenticity, biblical community, and Christ centered living. It is a sobering yet hopeful challenge for believers, leaders, and anyone wrestling with faith, church hurt, or spiritual disillusionment. Because perhaps the greatest defense of Christianity is not louder arguments… but Christians who look like Jesus again.

    23 min

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Welcome to Defend Podcast—the unapologetic Christian apologetics podcast where we strengthen faith through reason. Designed for curious minds, skeptical hearts, and devoted believers, this show dives deep into the toughest questions facing Christianity today. From tackling cultural ideologies and exposing false doctrines to defending biblical truth with logic, history, and theology—we’ve got you covered. Whether you're in the classroom, on campus, or navigating the noise of social media—this podcast will help you think clearly, live boldly, and believe faithfully. 1 Peter 3:15