Image vs. Reality: The Challenge of Being Authentic

Everybody wants "authentic" relationships from the church. But how do we build them? What can we do to keep authenticity from being an end in itself? We discuss what it looks like to be authentic, and the obstacles that get in the way.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Navigating a world of fake, cultivated personas
08:16 - When genuineness becomes a commodity
17:17 - Dealing with shallow relationships in the church
25:14 - Authenticity and openness in our worship
32:14 - Hospitality helps, but it's hard
38:07 - Evangelizing with authenticity, vs. brokenness culture and fake authenticity
49:29 - Sharing our struggles without wallowing or shutting down
1:02:12 - Think Fast: The WNBA's wokeness implosion

With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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