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Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?

In today’s episode of Sanctified-ish, Reagan and Victor take on one of the most important questions in all of Scripture...  Did Jesus actually claim to be God? We dive deep into the Scriptures, unpacking the verses where Jesus doesn't just imply His divinity—He outright declares it. From John 8:58 ("Before Abraham was, I am") to John 10:30 ("I and the Father are one"), we walk through the I AM statements, the miraculous signs, and the reactions of the religious leaders who knew exactly what He was saying. This isn’t just a theology class—this is about why the divinity of Jesus matters for your everyday life. Because if Jesus really is God, then everything changes. Grab your Bible and get ready to wrestle with the text—because the question isn’t just “Did Jesus claim to be God?” …it’s “What are you going to do about it?”

Should I Lift My Hands In Worship?

We’re back! And today on Sanctified-ish, Reagan and Victor ask a question that hits both your heart and your hands: Should I lift my hands in worship? Is raising your hands just emotional hype, or is there biblical precedent behind it? We explore what Scripture says about physical expressions of worship, how different church cultures approach it, and why posture might just reflect something deeper going on inside. Whether you’re a hands-up high kinda person or more of a pockets-and-sway type, this episode is about more than preference—it’s about the posture of the heart.

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Gen Z is Craving Real Community

We’re back! 🙌 And today on Sanctified-ish, Reagan and Victor dive into something that’s hitting Gen Z harder than ever: loneliness. With 73% of Gen Z saying they feel lonely or disconnected, we explore why this generation—despite being the most connected digitally—still feels so isolated. We talk about what real community looks like in the age of group chats, followers, and fleeting DMs, and why the local church might just be the answer Gen Z didn’t know they were looking for. This episode is all about belonging, vulnerability, and how the Gospel creates a family when the world feels fragmented. Let’s talk about how we stop just scrolling with people and start walking with them.

Gen Z Online – Navigating Faith in the Digital Age

In this episode of Sanctified-ish, Reagan and Victor explore how Gen Z interacts with the digital world—from social media to gaming—and what it means for their faith journeys. Drawing insights from Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness and Drew Dixon's Know Thy Gamer: A Parent's Guide to Video Games, we discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise when faith meets the online realm. We also highlight resources from Axis, an organization dedicated to connecting parents, teens, and Jesus through meaningful conversations about culture and faith. Whether you're a parent, pastor, or part of Gen Z yourself, this episode offers valuable perspectives on fostering authentic faith in a digital age. Resources Mentioned: * The Anxious Generation on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036] * Know Thy Gamer on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Know-Thy-Gamer-Parents-Guide/dp/1087755220] * Axis Student Ministry [https://axis.org/] We hope you find this discussion insightful and look forward to hearing your thoughts!