In this episode of Aletheia Speaks, Kari and Karen dive into a profound discussion about the current state of the church, framed by a historical lens that suggests significant shifts occur roughly every 500 years.

They highlight a noticeable decline in church attendance and affiliation, particularly among younger generations, backing their points with statistics and references to various books. Both Kari and Karen express concerns about the traditional, institutional church model, pointing out its shortcomings in fostering personal accountability, genuine discipleship, and authentic spiritual experiences.

Instead, they champion a return to a more discipleship-centric approach. They believe that true spiritual growth thrives in small, relational gatherings and authentic community, rather than within the often impersonal setting of large services. The conversation consistently emphasizes the vital role of genuine relationships, individual spiritual flourishing, and an openness to embracing new forms of church. This vision is deeply inspired by the early Christian model and aims to be responsive to today's cultural landscape.

The latest Psallo devotional paperback book is available today!

One of the most powerful revelations I've ever had is the understanding of how to properly lament. Psallo V3, Kari's fourth book, is a book dedicated to the Psalms darkest chapters and verses. Don't miss this episode!

In this episode of Aletheia Speaks, Kari and Karen delve into crucial themes of love, discipleship, and the inherent challenges within modern church culture.

They open by discussing a common disconnect: evangelism without adequate follow-up discipleship. Many churches, they note, often prioritize salvation numbers, yet fall short in genuinely integrating new believers into the community or nurturing their spiritual growth. Kari and Karen critique the notion that salvation is merely about repeating a prayer, emphasizing that true transformation stems from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and a life that visibly bears the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

The conversation then shifts to the perils of legalism and performance-based faith. They explain how this can lead church members to participate in activities out of obligation rather than genuine spiritual motivation. Both Kari and Karen underscore the profound importance of receiving God's love and allowing the Holy Spirit to minister personally. They encourage listeners to prioritize personal spiritual renewal and intimacy with God over a sole reliance on outward works.

Sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of authentic joy and love, the hosts conclude with a powerful reminder: God's pleasure isn't found in performance or sacrifices, but in genuine relationship and intimacy with Him. They urge listeners to embrace their identity as joyful, loving individuals, a direct result of the Holy Spirit living within them, and to resist substituting religious activity for true connection with God and others.

God first loved us before we could learn what love is. We dive into what love actually is- and discuss God's love and the attributes of love.

We dive into the history of Light and Truth, our Group- Prayer online community we held for years. We discuss the power of community revelation, and the need to be with others!

SO many Christians are not aware of how to study the Word of God. We give you practical insights and tips- along with how we do it!

We dive into the epidemic of churches full of prayerless people. Why don't God's people pray, and what is it really doing to them?

Daniela joins Karen and Kari to discuss the book she wrote the forward for, "What I Wish I Would Have Known About Prayer." This book is for everyone- novice or seasoned Christian!

Karen and Kari dive into the heart of Psalm 23, discussing it's familial importance and key phrases that have shifted their lives.

Kindness leads us to repentance, not anger or frustration. We dive into what the Greek word for repentance means, and how kindness is actually the fruit that causes us to change our behavior