That Sneaky Second-Hand Religion Thing

Please Note: This podcast episode may not be appropriate for children. Please pre-screen or use headphones when listening.

For many of us, we came to our belief system about God first through the eyes, ears, experiences, or words of another - likely someone we trust, someone of authority, or someone we look up to – and we then accepted their experiences or words as truths and it became a part of our belief system as well. This is called second-hand religion, and it's not inherently wrong, as you'll see me explore. But what happens when we come into our own relationship with God? Does the second-hand religion aspect disappear entirely? Well, yes... and no... because sneaky "pockets" of second-hand religion may still remain in your spirit, deeply rooted in the influence of others. And these little pockets of core beliefs that are based on the words or belief systems of others could be holding you back from all that God is calling you into. In this podcast episode, we will explore some BOLD examples of this (hence the screening warning before) and then we will dive deeper into some more commonly held "pockets" and examples and their possible effect on you and your journey. Buckle up, friends... this one is a little bit wild, but I hope it helps you grow in your relationship with Him. Seek first His discernment, wisdom, and heart. My heart posture is always to share with love! -Shannon