{"podcast":{"title":"Jesus People Podcast","slug":"jesus-people-podcast-7019115","podcast_index_feed_id":7019115,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/jesuspeoplepodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://jesuspeoplepodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19434189/Jesus_People_Podcast_Logobscwn.jpg","author":"Ryan Miller","episode_count":83,"summary":"The Jesus People Podcast is where stories of faith, transformation, and personal encounters with Jesus take center stage. Join host Ryan Miller and a diverse array of guests as they dive deep into conversations about life, struggles, and victories in their spiritual journeys. Whether you’re a believer seeking inspiration or someone exploring what it means to follow Jesus, these candid, heartfelt stories will challenge and encourage you to pursue your faith with passion. Tune in for real stories, genuine connections, and the timeless truth of God’s love.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T10:21:27.273766+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-people-podcast-7019115"},"episode":{"title":"Lukewarm Christianity, Obedience & Real Faith | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 65 | Matt Chandler","slug":"lukewarm-christianity-obedience-real-faith-the-jesus-people-podcast-episode-65-matt-chandler","published_at":"2026-03-24T21:18:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-people-podcast-7019115/lukewarm-christianity-obedience-real-faith-the-jesus-people-podcast-episode-65-matt-chandler","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-people-podcast-7019115","url":"https://jesuspeoplepodcast.podbean.com/e/lukewarm-christianity-obedience-real-faith-the-jesus-people-podcast-episode-65-matt-chandler/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pv6inevem82j33x9/Ep_65_Matt_Chandler_FINAL_AUDIObnay5.mp3","summary":"Episode 65:The Jesus People Podcast | Matt Chandler: Lukewarm Christianity, Obedience & Real Faith In one of the most honest and thought provoking episodes of The Jesus People Podcast, Matt Chandler shares deeply on what it truly means to follow Jesus in a culture saturated with nominal Christianity. From pastoring in the Bible Belt to confronting lukewarm faith, Matt unpacks the tension between cultural Christianity and genuine transformation. He challenges believers to examine their hearts, asking a sobering question: Do you actually love Jesus, or just want heaven? This conversation dives into obedience, spiritual drift, burnout in ministry, hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit, and how to cultivate a real, vibrant relationship with Christ in everyday life. Key Highlights:• The danger of cultural Christianity and false assurance• What it really means to love and follow Jesus• The difference between knowing about God and knowing Him• How to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit• Prophecy in the New Testament vs Old Testament explained• Why pastors fall and how hidden sin grows over time• Burnout, numbness, and rediscovering intimacy with God• The importance of “hard yes” moments in obedience• How to guard your heart against lukewarm faith• Creating space to hear God in a distracted world If you’ve ever questioned your faith, struggled with spiritual dryness, or wondered if you’re truly walking with God, this episode offers both conviction and hope.A real relationship with Jesus is not about performance, comfort, or routine. It is about love, surrender, and daily obedience. Subscribe for more life changing conversations on The Jesus People Podcast, where we explore real faith, spiritual growth, and the transforming power of Jesus. Awake and Alive by Matt ChandlerTh…","meta_description":"Episode 65:The Jesus People Podcast | Matt Chandler: Lukewarm Christianity, Obedience & Real Faith In one of the most honest and thought provoking epi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3363,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jesus-people-podcast-7019115/episodes/lukewarm-christianity-obedience-real-faith-the-jesus-people-podcast-episode-65-matt-chandler/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-people-podcast-7019115/lukewarm-christianity-obedience-real-faith-the-jesus-people-podcast-episode-65-matt-chandler.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}