Modern Christianity doesn't look like Jesus anymore. So I went back to Mark 1 to find out what we've been missing.
I've been feeling disconnected—from the noise, the politics, the culture wars, the influencers using faith to justify positions that look nothing like Christ. So I made a decision: I needed to get clear on who Jesus actually was and what His mission was really about.
When I opened Mark chapter 1 and read Jesus's very first public message, everything clicked. After decades of following Christ, I finally understood what I'd been missing:
"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel." — Mark 1:14-15
Four sentences. That's how Jesus opened His ministry. Not with "be a good person" or "love everyone" (though those flow from this). He came announcing a KINGDOM. And understanding what that means changes everything about how we follow Him.
In this episode, we explore:
- What "the kingdom of God" actually means (it's not just heaven when you die)
- Why Jesus led with THIS message instead of all the other things He could have said
- What it looks like to be a kingdom-bearer versus just being a "good Christian"
- How this shifts our entire paradigm of faith in a world that's lost its way
If you've been confused, disappointed, or feeling disconnected from what Christianity has become, this conversation is for you. Let's get back to Jesus's own words and rediscover what it means to be His disciple.
I'd love to hear from you: Are you ready to see your faith through a kingdom lens? DM me or comment—we can't do this kingdom work alone.
Scripture Referenced: Mark 1:14-15
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