What does it really mean to be a “lukewarm Christian”? And how do we know if we’ve slipped into going through the motions instead of living on fire for Christ?
In this episode, Erin and Kaitlyn wrestle with a challenging passage from Revelation and explore how it plays out in their own lives, from drifting faith and half-hearted habits to bold moments of conviction. Through honest stories, family wisdom, church struggles, and unexpected God-incidences, they unpack what it takes to move from lukewarm to fully alive in faith.
✨ Not Your Sunday School Moments:
[00:15] Starting with Revelation.
Kaitlyn introduces the idea of “lukewarm Christianity” and reads the striking verses that inspired this conversation.
[04:50] What hot and cold might really mean.
Different perspectives show that “cold” isn’t always negative; it could be about refreshing faith, not rejection.
[07:04] From teen faith to lukewarm years
Kaitlyn reflects on drifting away from church as a teenager and how that season shaped her journey.
[08:33] Erin’s decade of lukewarm faith
Erin shares how her early years as a believer often lacked prayer, Scripture, and community.
[11:56] Wisdom from Nana
A powerful conversation with Kaitlyn’s grandmother revealed why putting God first matters in marriage and life.
[17:55] Wrestling with the church
Erin opens up about years of struggling to find a church home and how that fed a lukewarm spirit.
[21:53] Wearing the cross without fear
Kaitlyn prepares for a new yoga teacher training and wonders if she’ll boldly share her faith or hold back.
[26:21] Fitting in vs. standing out
Erin reflects on her tendency to play mediator and how that sometimes kept her quiet about faith.
[33:09] Depending on God, not just ourselves
Turning to prayer instead of self-reliance became a key shift in moving away from lukewarm living.
[37:03] Faith across places
Kaitlyn considers how region, community, and readiness of the soul all shape when we share our beliefs.
[43:27] Conversations in unlikely places
From hooters to bar counters, Kaitlyn shares moments where surprising faith conversations sparked new fire.
[47:42] God-incidences that stick
Erin recalls encounters that planted seeds of faith even before she realized how much she needed them.
[49:53] From lukewarm to on fire
Closing reflections on how subtle shifts, bold choices, and honest conversations can transform faith.