Sabbath was meant to be a gift, but many have experienced it as a heavy burden. In this conversation, Mike and James explore how too often the day of rest has been distorted into a symbol of human striving—and how Scripture reclaims it as a sign that God alone saves
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Shame vs Guilt
Shame and guilt often get lumped together—but are they the same thing? In this episode, Mike and James unpack the crucial distinctions between the two, and how shame-based thinking, in particular, can keep people stuck in cycles they were never meant to live in.
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When To Get Wet (Part 2)
In the second installment of their conversation with Pastor Ben Martin, Mike and James explore where the idea came from that baptism should be delayed until people "know enough". They push back on the myth that this approach stops people from drifting away and talk about why healthy ongoing discipleship — not front-loading information — is what truly helps faith take root.
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When To Get Wet (Part 1)
Is baptism the final step after a checklist of Bible studies — or simply a response to encountering and deciding to follow Jesus? In this episode, Mike and James talk with Pastor Ben Martin about the purpose and timing of baptism, and whether we've made it more complicated than it needs to be.
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I Used To Be A Legalist (Part 2)
In this follow-up episode, James reflects on his journey into legalism, the fruit of that experience, and the gradual shift toward a faith no longer driven by fear.
On Lo-fi Faith, Mike and James have honest conversations about what it means to follow Jesus in today's world. Whether you're deeply committed, spiritually curious, or deconstructing what you once believed, you're welcome here.
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