Leaving Churchianity Podcast

Episode 101 WHY do we believe what we believe?

In this kickoff episode of the new Why Matters series, Luke lays the foundation for one of the most important questions every person must face: Do I believe what I believe because it is actually true, or simply because it is what I was taught? Many people grow up inheriting beliefs from their parents, churches, schools, culture, influencers, or personal experiences. But at some point, every person has to examine whether those beliefs can stand up under the weight of truth, evidence, reason, and reality. This episode challenges Christians, skeptics, teenagers, parents, and anyone wrestling with faith to stop running from hard questions and start asking better ones. Why do I believe in God? Why trust the Bible? Why follow Jesus? Why reject or accept Christianity? Why does any of this matter? The truth is, what you believe about God, creation, morality, purpose, suffering, death, and eternity shapes everything: your identity, your hope, your decisions, your relationships, your worldview, and your future. This is not about blind faith. It is about testing everything, asking honest questions, and following the truth wherever it leads. Test everything. Truth is freedom.

Episode #57 What does "total depravity" actually mean?

A quick look into our natural state which informs our love for God and the praise that He truly deserves.

Episode #56 What does it mean to "Worship" God?

What does it really mean to worship God? Is worship just singing songs on Sunday, or is it something far deeper—and far more demanding? In this episode, we strip away modern assumptions and return to the biblical meaning of worship. We explore how Scripture defines worship not as a style, atmosphere, or emotion, but as a posture of the heart expressed through obedience, submission, and allegiance. You’ll learn why worship is inseparable from truth, why sincerity alone is not enough, and how it’s possible to sing to God while actually worshiping something else. We also confront uncomfortable questions: What qualifies as worshiping a false god? How does self-worship sneak into modern spirituality and even church culture? And how can we tell the difference between honoring God and subtly reshaping Him to fit our preferences? If you’ve ever wondered whether your life truly reflects worship—or whether worship has been reduced to a moment instead of a way of living—this episode will challenge, clarify, and call you back to a biblical understanding of what it means to worship God in spirit and in truth.

Episode #55 Analyzing the best arguments on whether or not we should celebrate Christmas. Pt. 2

In this exposed we finish up analyzing the top 5 arguments for why people say it's ok to celebrate Christmas.  Do these arguments line up biblically or are they a grave misunderstanding of what God desires of us?

Episode #54 Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? A Biblical Rebuttal

Is Christmas truly a harmless celebration of Christ—or have modern Christians adopted traditions Scripture never authorized? In this episode, I respond directly to the five most common arguments used to defend Christmas observance within Christianity. With an open Bible  we examine whether appeals to Christian liberty, the New Covenant, “redeemed pagan symbols,” and accusations of legalism actually hold up under biblical scrutiny. This is not a rant, and it’s not tradition-bashing. It’s a careful, Scripture-driven challenge to assumptions many believers have never questioned—asking whether sincerity alone is enough, or whether God still cares how He is worshiped. If you’ve ever wondered: * Does “Christian liberty” justify practices God never commanded? * Did the New Covenant abolish God’s appointed times—or redefine obedience? * Can pagan origins truly be redeemed for holy worship? * Are we honoring Christ… or simply continuing tradition? This episode is for you. Whether you celebrate Christmas, question it, or have never heard the other side of the discussion, this conversation is meant to clarify, sharpen, and call believers back to biblical discernment. 📖 Test everything. Hold fast to what is good. (1 Thessalonians 5:21)