Is the Jesus we follow the real deal—or just a reflection of American culture? In this thought-provoking conversation,Elliot Sands andSteve Bezner dive deep into the intersection offaith and culture, challenging the ways we’ve shaped Jesus to fit our own narratives.
🚀What’s Inside:🔥 Has Christianity in America lost its radical edge?🌍 Lessons from the diverse, struggling early church🤝 Building bridges across cultural and religious divides💔 The role of suffering in faith—are we missing something?💡 Radical generosity as the key to addressing poverty
Bezner shares eye-opening experiences fosteringauthentic relationships with the local Muslim community and unpacks the church’smandate for racial reconciliation and social engagement. This episode willchallenge, inspire, and ignite a fresh perspective on what it really means to follow Jesus.
👉Don’t just watch—engage, question, and be part of the conversation! 🔥 #Faith #Culture #Jesus #BridgeBuilding #RadicalLove
Steve Bezner is a pastor, speaker, author, and thought leader passionate about faith, culture, and reconciliation. As thesenior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, Steve has dedicated his life to fostering meaningful conversations about Jesus, justice, and the church’s role in healing a divided world. With years of ministry experience, he brings deep theological insight and real-world wisdom to every discussion. Steve is a strong advocate forracial reconciliation, interfaith engagement, and community transformation, often sharing personal stories of bridge-building with diverse communities.
Elliot Sands (MBA, M.Div.) is the host of theLive Faith First podcast—a dynamic space where faith meets real-world challenges. With a rich background as apastor, school principal, health-tech co-founder, and nowExecutive Director of Live Faith First, Elliot brings deep wisdom and practical insight to every conversation. As ahusband, father, and grandfather, he weaves personal experience with thoughtful discussion, tackling tough topics with clarity and compassion.
Live Faith First is all aboutbridging divides—whether in society or the church—encouraging listeners to step beyond echo chambers and build real, meaningful relationshipsacross the aisle, the street, or the table.
Join the conversation and discover how faith can be a unifying force in an increasingly fractured world. 🎙️🔥 #LiveFaithFirst #BridgeTheDivide #FaithInAction
Let’s All Live Faith First!!!
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