Things I Thought the Bible Said...But It Didn't

The Struggle of Staying Awake During Long Prayers

Most people who have spent time in church have experienced this moment: the prayer starts, everyone bows their head, and as the minutes pass your mind slowly begins to wander. In this episode of Tripping on Faith, we talk about the very relatable struggle of trying to stay focused during long prayers. From the quiet moments when your brain starts thinking about random things to the sudden panic of making sure you don’t miss the final “Amen,” these moments are part of being human. Prayer is powerful and meaningful, but our minds don’t always cooperate perfectly. The good news is that faith isn’t about perfect focus—it’s about sincerity, connection, and continuing to show up. If you’ve ever had one of those “please don’t miss the amen” moments, this episode might feel very familiar.

That One Worship Song Everyone Knows

You know the moment. The worship team starts playing a song, and suddenly the entire congregation is singing like they’ve known it their whole lives… while you’re standing there trying to figure out the lyrics as the song goes along. In this episode of Tripping on Faith, we talk about those relatable worship moments that almost everyone has experienced at some point. From the “mumble method” of singing along to the never-ending bridge that finally helps you learn the lyrics, worship services come with plenty of funny moments. But behind the humor is something meaningful. Worship isn’t about perfect singing or knowing every word. It’s about the heart behind it.

Things I Thought the Bible Said...But It Didn't

Have you ever confidently quoted something thinking it was a Bible verse… only to find out later that it actually wasn’t? In this episode of Tripping on Faith, we talk about some of the sayings Christians hear all the time that sound biblical but aren’t actually in the Bible. We also look at how easy it is to misunderstand certain verses when we hear them repeated out of context. Faith is a lifelong journey of learning and growing, and sometimes that includes realizing we didn’t understand something the way we thought we did. And that’s okay. Because walking by faith doesn’t mean having every answer perfectly memorized. It means continuing to grow along the way.

The Church Kid Starter Pack

If you’ve spent enough time in church, there are certain experiences that almost feel universal. The well-worn Bible with too many bookmarks, the quiet mumbling when you don’t know the worship lyrics, the respectful “church nod” across the sanctuary… and of course the panic of accidentally sitting in the squeaky chair. In this episode of Tripping on Faith, we take a lighthearted look at some of those classic church kid moments that many of us know all too well. Because sometimes the journey of faith includes awkward moments, funny memories, and realizing we’re all just figuring this out together. If you’ve ever had one of those “yep… that’s definitely me” church moments, this episode is for you.

Faith When You Don't Feel Strong

In this episode of Tripping on Faith, we talk about what happens when your faith feels tired. Many believers experience seasons of spiritual exhaustion but feel afraid to admit it. In this conversation we explore why those seasons happen, why rest is part of God’s design, and how even the smallest moments of faith can keep us connected to Him.