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In this conversation, we dive into the branding crisis within Christianity, exploring why the issues often lie not with Jesus, but with the behavior of His followers. We tackle the credibility gap between belief and behavior, the importance of embodying Jesus’s character, and the need for unity among believers despite theological differences.

Key takeaways include:

* The credibility gap is a significant issue, causing many to leave institutional Christianity

* Jesus exemplifies love, humility, and service, which Christians are called to emulate

* Living authentically and reflecting on our actions rebuilds trust and represents Christ well

* Love—not perfection—is the truest indicator of faith

* Grace and truth must coexist, and accountability is essential in our faith journey

* We may be the only representation of Jesus others ever see

This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their beliefs and actions, encouraging a deeper understanding of Jesus’s teachings and the impact of their lives on others.

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In this episode of Come.Union, we’re diving into a phrase that’s often misunderstood in Christian spaces: the “Fear of God.”

Is it about punishment? Control? Living in terror of messing up?

Or… is there something deeper and more beautiful?

We explore how the biblical concept of fear is less about being afraid and more about reverence, awe, and respect. Through honest conversation, personal stories, and scriptural insights, we challenge the fear-based theology many of us inherited and offer a fresh perspective of God—not as a distant authoritarian, but as a loving protector.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Why “fearing God” doesn’t mean living in shame

* What the Bible actually says about fear and reverence

* How we’ve been unlearning fear-based religion

* What it looks like to build a relationship with God rooted in love and trust

If you’ve ever felt afraid of God—or unsure how to relate to Him beyond rules and fear—this conversation is for you.

We’re back with Season 3, and we’re so excited to kick things off with this conversation.

In this episode, we (Ramonita and Erin) get real about the complexities of faith—especially when it comes to trusting God’s goodness in the middle of pain, doubt, and hard seasons. We talk about where our questions about God’s character come from, how the prosperity gospel has shaped some of our thinking, and what it looks like to move from a fear-based relationship with God to one that’s actually rooted in love and trust.

You’ll hear personal stories, some honest wrestling, and reflections on how worship, community, and reframing our narratives can help us see God’s goodness—even when life doesn’t make sense. We also dig into the story of Joseph as a powerful reminder that purpose can come from our pain, and that asking God the hard questions is part of what grows our faith.

We also have some exciting news: we're moving to Substack! We want to create more space for deeper conversation with you, our community. From here on out, you'll only hear short teasers of each episode on this platform. To hear the full episodes and join the conversation, head over to our Substack after this episode. We’d love to see you there: https://comeunion.substack.com/

We’re so glad you’re here. Let’s jump in.