“Hate the sin, love the sinner.”
It’s one of the most common phrases in Christianity—but is it actually biblical? And more importantly… does it help people, or hurt them?

In this episode of Beyond Sundays, we take an honest look at where this phrase came from, why Christians use it so often, and why it frequently lands with more pain than love. We explore how Jesus actually interacted with sinners, whether sin and identity can really be separated so cleanly, and how intent doesn’t always match impact.

This isn’t a takedown—and it’s not a defense. It’s a conversation about truth, compassion, power dynamics, and what faithfulness looks like beyond Christian catchphrases.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Is “hate the sin, love the sinner” even in the Bible?

• Why the phrase feels loving to some—and harmful to others

• How Jesus confronted sin without distancing Himself from people

• Whether this slogan oversimplifies real lives and real pain

• What truths are worth preserving—and what language may need to change

If you’ve ever felt tension between holding convictions and loving people well, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Beyond Sundays is a podcast from two friends trying to follow Jesus more closely. We won’t always agree, and we’ll stumble along the way—but we promise to be open and honest all the way through.