In this episode, “All of Life for Christ: Knowing Jesus Beyond Religion,” I sit down with Pastor Shad Baker who has spent 21 years as a pastor in South Central PA. Together we explore what it really means to know Jesus personally, not just know about Him.

What we cover:

🔥 Knowing Jesus vs. Knowing About Jesus
Why information, doctrine, and tradition can never replace a living relationship with Christ and how Jesus modeled relational discipleship rather than religious performance.

🔥 Lukewarm Christianity in America
Why distraction, busyness, and routine are crippling spiritual hunger and how believers can fight for authenticity and relationship with Christ (Matthew 7:21–23, 2 Cor. 13:5).

🔥 The Cross & the Father–Son Relationship
A powerful look at what happened when Jesus bore our sin and why understanding that moment changes how we relate to Him.

🔥 Dangerous Trends in the Modern Church
– The rise of the “soft” gospel
– Reinterpreting Scripture through feelings
– Politics in the pulpit

Time Stamps:
00:00-02:56 His Church's vision statement "All of Life For Christ"
02:56-11:21 Politics in the Church & in Jesus' ministry
11:21-19:21 Rules based Religion vs Relationship with Christ
19:21-23:58 Loving other servanthood
23:58-41:16 Jesus' vision for discipleship
41:16-45:42 Surrendering to Christ
45:42-49:27 Why do we pray (and the benefits)
49:27- 01:04:13 How to combat against a lukewarm faith
01:04:13-01:10:19 The problem with an "Inoffensive Gospel"
01:10:19-01:15:26 The Cross & the Gospel message
01:15:26-01:26:34 Rapid Fire Questions