S1.44 - Why Are Christians So Hypocritical? (The Honest Truth)

S1.44 - Why Are Christians So Hypocritical? (The Honest Truth)

Author: Laura Farhy April 5, 2026 Duration: 9:50
Let's address the elephant in the room: Christians have a reputation for hypocrisy. The accusation isn't new, and honestly, it's often deserved. But before we pile on religious folks exclusively, we need to recognize something crucial: hypocrisy isn't strictly a Christian thing. It's a human thing. So why does Christian hypocrisy feel so pervasive? Here are four reasons that go deeper than "they're just bad people." Message here: laurafarhy.com | Catch up on Youtube   #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvangelical #leavingchurch#reconstructingfaith #christianityexplored #faithcrisis #faithhabits #faithquestions #christianyoutube #christianyoutuber   

In a landscape where many feel spiritually uprooted, Spiritually Homesteading | How to Lose Your Religion & Keep Your Jesus offers a different path. Hosted by Laura Farhy, this podcast moves beyond the familiar terrain of deconstruction to focus on the practical, often messy work of rebuilding a personal faith. It’s built on the metaphor of homesteading-the idea that a deep, sustainable spiritual life requires getting your hands dirty, planting seeds of curiosity, and tending to your own beliefs with intention. This space is specifically for those who feel disillusioned or wounded by institutional religion yet still feel a pull toward the essence of Jesus. Each episode is a conversation for the spiritually curious and hopeful, exploring how to separate cultural dogma from core spiritual truth. When you listen to this podcast, you’ll find honest discussions about navigating doubt, reclaiming personal agency in faith, and discovering what it means to cultivate a belief system that is genuinely your own. It’s about empowerment and ownership, creating a spiritual home from the ground up.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 47

Spiritually Homesteading | How to Lose Your Religion & Keep Your Jesus
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Duration: 10:15
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Duration: 10:46
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S1.31 - Should Christians Hide Their Faith in Public? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:15
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S1.29 - I Was WRONG About God and Women (Until I Understood Mary) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:52
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S1.26 - This Thanksgiving, I am Grateful For YOU [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27
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