The Kingdom Bros
The Kingdom Bros Podcast is where faith gets real. No fluff. No filters. Just two ex-athletes, big faith, and the kind of real talk that challenges, inspires, and equips you to live out your calling.
Lance Thonvold and Steve Watson bring their experiences from the locker room to the real world, diving into faith, leadership, personal growth, and the battles that shape us. Through powerful stories, biblical truth, and unshakable brotherhood, they’ll push you to level up your walk with God and step fully into your purpose.
Let’s get after it—two ex-athletes, big faith, and real talk that makes a difference.
The Kingdom Bros
Counterfeit Christianity w/ Ryan Shieh
In this powerful episode of Kingdom Bros, we sit down with Ryan Shieh — a former college athlete, author, preacher, and host of the Pruned Podcast. At just 22 years old, Ryan brings a level of spiritual depth and self-awareness that’s rare in any generation. He’s not here to play church — he’s here to expose the dangers of Counterfeit Christianity.
We dive deep into Ryan’s faith journey, his bold take on the modern Christian walk, and the hidden dangers of a shadow mission — that subtle, deceptive life path that looks holy but leads to compromise. Ryan also opens up about the role of social media, how to recognize lukewarm faith, and why young leaders must speak truth in love.
This conversation is raw, spirit-filled, and real. Whether you're 18 or 58, this episode will challenge and bless you.
🎯 Share this with a brother, teammate, cousin, or anyone who's ready for a wake-up call.
📕 Look out for Ryan’s upcoming book this fall: Counterfeit Christianity – 8 Statements to Identify Lukewarm Faith.
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