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CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond Religion It’s Okay Not to Be Okay: Faith in Uncertain TimesIn this heartfelt conversation, we reflect and unpack what getting through uncertain times really looks like naming those unheard worries, quiet anxieties, and the fear whispers that sometimes speak louder than faith. This episode is about giving ourselves permission to feel seen, to wrestle with questions, and to keep walking with courage knowing we're not alone, and that the Father is still present in the chaos. We unpacked: The myth that faith means fearlessnessWhy your messy middle still matters to GodLearning to live now not just waiting for the miracleWhat trusting God actually looks like in hard times2025-07-1757 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond Religion Unpacking Religious Burnout and GuiltIn this episode, we’re talking about religious burnout and the hidden weight of guilt that often comes with it. Whether it’s the pressure to perform, the fear of falling short, or the exhaustion of trying to keep God close we’re going there.We unpack:The reality of burnout in performance based service.How guilt quietly drives many people’s faith journeyThe difference between performing for God and resting in HimWhat it looks like to stop striving and start receivingThis conversation is for anyo...2025-07-1343 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionRenamed by Grace - How Jesus Rebuilds Broken IdentitiesEver felt like your identity has been shaped by pain, labels, or the worst parts of your story?In this episode, we explore how God doesn’t just fix brokenness, He renames us.From Jacob to Israel, from Simon to Peter, we reflect on how God speaks to who we truly are, not who we’ve been.We trace the shift from a people defined by struggle to a rest Christ invites us into and from instability to the revelation that becomes our foundation.Reflect with us:– What names have w...2025-06-1441 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionMaking Faith Personal: From Inherited Belief to Intimate TrustFaith of Our Fathers: Isn't Faith Meant To Be Personal?”We often hear people pray to the “God of Abraham” or “God of our fathers”…What does faith look like when it's inherited, or secondhand?In this episode, we talk honestly about borrowed faith, generational labels, and the gap between knowing about God and actually knowing Him as ours. From traditions that taught us distance to language that reflects separation, we explore what it means to move from observation to ownership.This is an invitation not to discard legacy, but to step into re...2025-05-2447 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionRediscovering Who We Are: Faith, Identity, and the Weight of ReligionHave we been taught to do faith… but never taught how to be sons?In this episode, we ask what religion has done to our sense of identity. We talk about how performance, tradition, and fear-based teachings can distance us from the very God who made us in His image.It’s not about throwing away faith — it’s about reclaiming the freedom Jesus made possible.2025-05-2445 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWhat is true worship?Is worship when the music swells, the lights dim, and the room feels right?In this episode, we explore what true worship is beyond the songs, beyond the rituals and beyond performance.This isn’t a takedown of music or tradition. It’s a grace-filled invitation to rediscover worship as a way of being - not just a sound we make.In this episode, we talk about:The first time Jesus speaks about worship and why it’s radicalWhy true worship isn’t defined by location, song, or setting2025-05-2445 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionUnveiling Grace What It Really Means to us to Live Free in ChristGrace isn’t just a concept. It’s not a pass. It’s not leniency. Grace is the life of God shared with us—and it changes everything.In this episode, we dig deep into what grace really is, what it’s not, and why so many believers are living in performance and fear instead of rest and identity.We explore the difference between grace and mercy, the misunderstood definition of sin, and the radical truth of what it means to live as the righteousness of God in Christ.This conversation is both freeing an...2025-05-0259 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWhat Easter Means for Us Today | A Kingdom ConversationEaster is often seen as a single moment—a calendar event, a holiday.But what if it’s something more?In this gentle conversation, we explore what Easter means for our everyday lives—how hope, love, and new life continue long after the day itself.🔍 In This Episode, We Talk About:✅ What Easter reveals about God's love✅ How the resurrection story speaks to us today✅ Living with hope, wholeness, and purpose✅ Why Easter might not be just an event—but an invitation🕊️ No pressure, no preaching—j...2025-04-2145 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionIs the Bible the word of God? | A kingdom conversation.The Bible is one of the oldest books still read today but what makes it still speak to us?In this episode, we reflect on why these ancient words continue to offer hope, perspective, and peace in a world that often feels noisy and uncertain.It’s not about having all the answers but about rediscovering the heart behind the Scriptures, and how they still point us toward truth and life.💬 We’d love to hear from you: → What do the Scriptures mean to you today? → How has your view of the Bible changed ove2025-04-1959 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWhat do the Oil and Lamps Really Mean | A New Lens on Jesus' ParableYou’ve heard it — five wise, five foolish.But what if this story isn't about exclusion and fear… but generosity, grace, and Kingdom living?In this episode of CCNatters, we unpack yet another parable revealing Jesus’ real message:It’s not just about being prepared.It’s about carrying the heart of God toward one another.🔍 In this conversation, we explore:✅ Why this parable isn’t a blueprint for religious elitism✅ How tradition may have missed the call to authentic Kingdom living✅ What it really means to live...2025-04-1455 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionThe Parable of the Weeds and Wheat: Not About Hell? Not About the End?You’ve probably heard this parable used to preach heaven vs. hell… good people vs. bad people… the end times and final judgment.But what if Jesus wasn’t warning us but was revealing something deeper?In Episode 6 of CCNatters, we unpack the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat - not as a fear-based warning but as a Kingdom message rooted in hope, identity, and spiritual clarity.🎙️ In this episode, we explore:✅ Why this parable isn’t Christians vs. the world✅ What the “tares” really are (hint: it’s not people)✅ How...2025-04-1045 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionUnpacking your questions: Do the Old and New Testaments contradict each other.We love that Jesus was always at the temple questioning and challenging religious beliefs and mindsets.In this raw and refreshing bonus episode, we tackle the real questions believers are asking—but most churches don’t want to answer.From performance-based Christianity to spiritual confusion, we explore what it means to walk with God in a world shaped by systems, fear, and culture.🔍 In This Episode, We Explore:- Do the Old and New Testaments contradict each other?- If God provides for birds, why do we still need to hust...2025-04-0848 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionThe Parable of the Weeds and Wheat: Not About Hell? Not About the End?You’ve probably heard this parable used to preach heaven vs. hell… good people vs. bad people… the end times and final judgment.But what if Jesus wasn’t warning us but was revealing something deeper?In Episode 6 of CCNatters, we unpack the another Parable of Jesus - Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat - not as a fear-based warning but as a Kingdom message rooted in hope, identity, and spiritual clarity.🎙️ In this episode, we explore:✅ Why this parable isn’t Christians vs. the world✅ What the “tares” really are (hi...2025-04-0854 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionThe Parable of the Sower: Unveiling God's Kingdom PlanThe Parable of the Sower: The Key to Understanding the Kingdom? We’ve all heard it—the Parable of the Sower. But did you know Jesus Himself said that if you don’t understand this parable, you can’t understand the Kingdom? 👀 (Mark 4:13)✔️ The seed is the Word ✔️ The farmer is the Father ✔️ The soil is the hearts of men🔥 In this episode, we uncover: ✅ The hidden layers of the Parable of the Sower—beyond Sunday school lessons ✅ Why this isn’t about effort but about God’s grand redemption story ✅ How Jesus declared the harvest was already here—...2025-03-211h 00
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionDid we miss Jesus’ message? Why, where and how did religion get it wrong? – Jesus: Lost in Translation?What if we’ve misunderstood Jesus’ message all along? 🤯In this episode, we challenge the traditional lens through which we interpret Jesus' words. Was He really endorsing religious systems, or was He dismantling them? Did His message get reshaped by culture, tradition, and human agendas?🔍 In this episode, we unpack:✅ How Jesus disrupted the religious and cultural narratives of His time✅ Whether we should filter the gospel through cultural lenses✅ The clash between tradition and the radical message of the Kingdom💭 Are we missing the re...2025-03-1237 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionThe religious trap: Jesus already did the work, why are you still striving?🎙️ Episode 3: "Stop the Religious Charade! Striving Won’t Save You"Many of us have unknowingly turned faith into a performance—constantly striving, working, and trying to earn what Jesus already freely gave. But what if we’re stuck in a cycle of religious pressure that God never asked of us? 🤯In this episode, we unpack: ✅ Why religious performance leaves us exhausted ✅ The hidden trap of striving instead of resting in grace ✅ How church structures may be unknowingly reinforcing a ‘works-based’ mindset ✅ The difference between working for God vs. letting God work through us ✅ What Jesus meant when He said, ‘It is f...2025-03-031h 00
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWhy Are Christians Missing Out on the Kingdom of God? | Are We Repeating Israel’s Mistakes?Have modern believers unknowingly fallen into the same spiritual traps as ancient Israel? 🤔In this episode of the ccnatters podcast, we dive deep into the question: Why are Christians still missing out on the Kingdom of God—when Jesus said it’s already within us? (Luke 17:21)We explore the uncomfortable truth that, like Israel, we often build systems, traditions, and religious barriers that block us from experiencing God’s presence fully. Have our churches become modern-day versions of the very structures Jesus came to challenge?🔍 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Are we still rejecting God’...2025-02-2545 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionThe SHOCKING Truth About the Kingdom of God Being Here Already📖 Are We Missing the Reality of God’s Kingdom? 🌍💭 In our season opener, we tackle one of the most profound questions: If Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21), why do so many believers still live waiting for something more? Are we missing out on Heaven on Earth because we refuse to believe and see what’s already inside us? Have we fallen into the same trap as the Pharisees, rejecting the true Kingdom while expecting something else? And what about the End Times obsession; why does it keep...2025-02-1552 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWhat Does It Mean to TRULY Believe God Is Love?Is God love, or have we misunderstood His nature? In Episode 11, we dive deep into the heart of God’s love, shattering misconceptions about grace, reconciliation, and what it truly means to live in His fullness. 💡 We ask bold questions: Can God hate if He is love? Is reconciliation about fixing us, or revealing Him? Are we living convinced of His love - or still striving to earn it? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges religious norms and invites you to rethink everything you know about God’s heart. Watch n...2024-12-2643 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionEpisode 10: The Truth About Grace: It’s Who God Is, Not What He GivesGrace — One of the most misunderstood concepts and debated subjects in faith. Is it a gift? An enabler? A reward? Or is it something much deeper? Episode 10 of Christ’s City Natters explores the radical truth that grace isn’t what God gives but who He is. We tackle how religious frameworks often misrepresent grace as transactional, while Jesus reveals it as the very nature of God. 💡 What You’ll Discover: Why grace is more than forgiveness — it’s identity. How Jesus redefined God’s heart, breaking free from old constructs. The empowering truth of living a...2024-12-1744 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionEpisode 9: The Prodigal Son - A Story of Grace, Forgiveness, and Restored Identity.The Prodigal Son—it’s a story we’ve all heard, but have we truly understood it? In a world where faith is often tied to rules and expectations, this parable challenges everything we think about repentance, grace, and identity.In Episode 9 of Christ’s City Natters, we strip away religious assumptions to reveal the radical love of the Father. This isn’t just about a son returning—it’s about a Father running toward us, restoring us, and showing us that forgiveness is always on His terms, not ours.What to Expect:A fresh look a...2024-12-0744 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWhat is God’s Will? Uncovering the Truth of Salvation in Christ #shockingtruthWhat is God's will? Is it a list of right decisions, rules to follow, or something much deeper? Episode 8 of Christ’s City Natters reveals the liberating truth: God’s will is salvation, revealed in Christ. Key Points: God’s will isn’t about decisions but salvation (John 6:39-40). Living in His will means resting in His grace and reflecting His love. Partnering with God’s will brings His message of salvation to the world. This episode challenges common misconceptions, freeing us from the pressure of “finding” God’s will and inviting us to embrace His grace, purpose, and lov...2024-12-0336 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWho Is the New Man? Salvation UnpackedIn this episode of Christ’s City Natters, we explore spiritual freedom and what it truly means to be a new creation in Christ. We unpack salvation in a way that challenges traditional beliefs, shedding light on the transformative journey that goes beyond religious rituals. What does it mean to experience spiritual freedom? Who is the new man spoken of in scripture, and how does this radically change our approach to faith? Tune in as we explore how salvation isn’t just about a moment of conversion, but a continual, life-changing process. It's time to break free from religious trad...2024-11-2233 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionWho’s Saved? A Conversation on Grace, Salvation, and End Time BeliefsIn Episode 6 of Christ’s City Natters, we tackle some of the most thought-provoking and divisive questions in Christianity: Who’s truly saved and once saved forever saved? Can we fall from grace? How do we secure our eternity? Is the concept of rapture misunderstood? Is heaven or hell real? Join us as we explore traditional beliefs on salvation, heaven, hell, and God’s Kingdom. We delve into divided perspectives on whether God has a chosen sect, why some believe in "guarding oneself," and the transformative truth of grace and redemption. This conversation challenges the norms...2024-11-1746 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionKnowing God: Is Knowing God the ANTIDOTE to Sin?In Episode 5 of Christ’s City Natters, we delve into how Christ was “made sin” for us, revealing the true nature of God the Father. We pick up from our last discussion and explore how knowing God through Christ is the path to genuine freedom and clarity. Join us as we unpack powerful biblical insights, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of sin and the transformative impact of knowing God. We hope this episode encourages you to rethink your understanding of sin and embrace the profound relationship God offers through Christ. Watch now and be part of a moveme...2024-11-1446 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionIs sin what we think it is?In Episode 4, we dive into a bold question: Is sin really what we think it is? Join us as we challenge traditional beliefs about sin, uncovering what the Bible truly says and exploring how Christ’s message shifts our understanding. This episode of CCNatters steers the pot on religious belief about sin, inviting you to rethink and rediscover the meaning of sin beyond a list of wrongdoing, missing the mark, guilt and shame.#CCNatters #FaithQuestions #SinRedefined #ChristianityExplained #GospelTruth #UnderstandingSin #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalTruth #QuestioningFaith #ChristCentered #PodcastEpisodes #christianpodcast #god2024-11-0639 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionUnveiling Christ in the ScripturesIn this episode of CCNatters, we dive into the profound revelation that the Bible’s true purpose is to reveal Christ himself—not a list of rules or rituals. Journey with us as we unpack how generations may have missed this central message, focusing instead on sacrifices and works. But Jesus presents a different narrative, one where every page points to his life, death, and resurrection, illuminating God’s heart like never before.Tune in as we explore how understanding the scriptures through the lens of Christ can transform our faith, shifting our pursuit from religious obligation to a p...2024-10-2846 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionLiving Life Brainwashed by Religion or Free in Christ? In this thought-provoking episode of CCNatters, we address a powerful question: Are we unknowingly trapped by religious traditions, or are we truly free in Christ? Join us as we explore how the "works-based" gospel has led us to strive for God's blessings instead of embracing the rest and love He freely offers. We delve into how Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection invite us into a relationship rather than a performance. Let’s challenge the narratives we've been given, break free from ritualistic obligations, and experience a faith that is rich in grace and grounded in truth. Pr...2024-10-2733 min
CCNatters: Real Conversations Beyond ReligionFaith Unveilled: Christ is Life not ReligionWelcome to CCNatters! In our debut episode, we're peeling back the layers of religious traditions and dogmas to uncover a deeper, authentic walk with Christ. Have we been taught to live in freedom, or just stuck in routines that keep us bound? Let’s question, unlearn, and seek a faith that’s rooted in truth and full of love – no boxes, no empty rituals, just real conversations that provoke and inspire.Press play, and let’s explore the journey of faith that dares to break from the ordinary.#FaithRedefined #ChristCentered #BeyondReligion #CCNatters #PodcastLaunch2024-10-2544 min