Breaking Fake

Breaking Fake: Savanna & Kasi | Episode 23

In this episode of Breaking Fake, Sam sits down with Savanna and Kasi for an honest conversation about motherhood, marriage, ministry, and walking through life’s hardest seasons with faith.From cancer diagnoses to open-heart surgeries, these moms share how God carried their families through fear, uncertainty, and surrender — and how their struggles became opportunities to point people back to Him.A powerful conversation filled with vulnerability, encouragement, and hope for anyone navigating difficult seasons.

Breaking Fake: Reasons People Don’t Come to Church | Episode 22

Why do people show up for Easter—but not the weeks after? In this episode of Breaking Fake, Corey, Jordan, and Sam have an honest conversation about what keeps people from coming to church. From hypocrisy and church hurt to conviction and complacency, they unpack the real reasons behind inconsistent faith and attendance. If you’ve ever wondered why people drift—or felt it yourself—this one’s for you.

Breaking Fake: Episode 21

This episode explores the misconception that pastors possess special spiritual power that ordinary believers lack. The pastors discuss how this mentality stems from historical church structures, particularly the Old Testament priesthood system and later Catholic traditions that created dependency on religious leaders. They emphasize that all believers have equal access to God through Jesus Christ and possess the same spiritual authority through the Holy Spirit. The conversation challenges the common practice of deferring prayer, evangelism, and spiritual ministry to pastors, arguing instead that every Christian is called to be a priest and disciple-maker. The pastors advocate for equipping church members to be spiritually independent rather than creating dependency on pastoral authority.

Breaking Fake: Episode 20

This episode features Tom Getz sharing his powerful testimony of transformation from hatred to love through Christ. Tom, son of renowned Bible teacher Kay Arthur, experienced deep hurt from a godly person which led him to reject God and harbor intense anger toward Christians for years. His journey back to faith began through a small group led by Pastor Travis Smith, where despite Tom's initial hostility and attempts to hijack every Bible study with angry rants about God being a murderer, the group showed him unconditional love. The guys emphasize looking to Christ rather than flawed Christians, as everyone is imperfect but Jesus remains perfect and loving.

Breaking Fake: Kingdom Preppers

This episode focuses on the concept of 'kingdom planning' - having an intentional, purposeful approach to expanding God's kingdom through every aspect of our lives. The guys emphasize that most Christians lack intentionality in their spiritual leadership of themselves, their marriages, and their families. They challenge the misconception that salvation is the end goal rather than the beginning of our purpose. The discussion highlights the importance of being deliberate stewards of the gifts God has given us - our lives, marriages, children, and resources - rather than simply attending church and hoping spiritual growth happens naturally. The guys share personal examples of intentional discipleship, particularly in parenting, and stress that children learn more from what they observe their parents doing than from what they're told to do.