In this episode, we sit down with Jacob, a 24-year-old whose experience of Christianity is rooted in love, surrender, and personal relationship with God—very different from the fear-based Christianity the two of us grew up with.

We explore the contrast between culture-shaped Christianity and Christ-centered Christianity, comparing Jacob’s nurturing church experience to ours. Jacob shares how asking God for signs, leaning into trust, and having direct experience strengthened his faith beyond scripture alone.

A heartfelt conversation about reconnecting with God, listening for guidance, and discovering a Christianity grounded in compassion.

Keywords: Christianity, faith journey, spiritual awakening, fear vs love, signs from God, Bible study, Haitian Christianity, spiritual healing, God’s guidance, surrender, young Christians.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Introducing Jacob

(00:05:22) - The Journey of Faith: From Childhood to College

(00:10:54) - Cultural Influences on Religious Practices

(00:27:27) - Reconnecting with Faith and the Bible

(00:33:38) - Experiencing God through Signs and Callings: Personal Testimonies

(00:56:43) - The Journey of Baptism and Faith

(01:08:14) - Building a Relationship with God

(01:20:04) - Talking to Others About God: The Impact of Authenticity

(01:26:47) - Surrendering to the Journey

Bible used by Jacob:

https://tinyurl.com/yn7judfx

Women's version:

https://tinyurl.com/2s3hj469