[007] Faith and Perseverance
Season 1 : Episode 7 - Why Do People Walk Away From God?
There is a terrifying verse in the book of James: "Even the demons believe—and shudder." If the enemy has intellectual belief, then what does actual, saving biblical faith look like? In this episode we unpack the critical difference between acknowledging facts and heart-level trust, why people walk away from the faith, and the incredible reality that we don't survive the Christian race because we are strong, but because God refuses to let us go.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
00:57 Keytek Explains His Nickname
03:42 Ben Offers a Challenge for Our Listeners & For Hollywood
04:56 Check Out Our Website to Support
06:33 Recap of Previous Episode S1:E6 Sovereignty
06:58 Let’s Talk About Faith & Perseverance
07:40 Ben Defines What Faith Means
08:15 Is Just Believing In God and Having Biblical Faith the Same Thing?
18:13 What Does Faith Look Like When God Is Silent?
22:57 Apoc Shares a Story Involving Personal Hurt through God’s Silence
26:09 What The Bible Says about God's Silence & Our Faith?
35:24 Why Walk Away From The Faith?
36:57 What Does It Mean To Persevere?
43:23 Ben Shares About His Family's Personal Struggle
46:20 Final Thoughts: Cling to the Giver of the Bread and Not the Bread
46:58 Outro
Record Date: May 11th, 2026 | Release Date: July 7th, 2026
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