# They hijacked Christianity... - SF724

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Podcast: [Stay Free with Russell Brand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stay-free-with-russell-brand-6093488)
Published: 2026-06-01T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this first part of my conversation with Michael Peters, we explore the difference between religion as an institution and faith as a living experience. Michael argues that Christianity was never meant to become a system of rules, hierarchy and attendance, but a direct encounter with Christ that transforms individuals from the inside out. Together we discuss the nature of spiritual growth, the meaning of community, the tension between political action and personal transformation, the Kingdom of God, the limitations of institutions, and whether true change begins by reforming the world around us or by surrendering ourselves to something greater. Along the way, we dive into consciousness, scripture, church history, spiritual warfare, the crisis of modern Christianity and the search for a faith that remains alive rather than becoming another system. Get Michael's books 'The System or the Ecosystem' for FREE - https://bit.ly/SystemEcosystem To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', just sign up with your email address and we'll send out a copy when it's released - https://forms.gle/JYcoitWnrEgnqH5W7 Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at https://bit.ly/russellbook2 If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Go check out tryreborn.com and grab what you need Take Control of Your Money Easily with Rumble Wallet. Download now at https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/russell .

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