In this episode of the Breathe Podcast, Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent tackle a disturbing "new normal" in our culture: the celebration of ignorance. We have moved into an era of "subjective truth," where personal feelings and social media popularity often outweigh facts, research, and biblical bedrock.
From the commodification of the Gospel and "sizzle reel" pastors to the spread of conspiracy theories within the church, the team discusses why believers must stop outsourcing their thinking to influencers. It is time to become "Bereans" again—critical thinkers who research, verify, and value truth over trends.
Key Takeaways:
- The Era of Subjective Truth: How we moved from objective facts to "my perspective is truth," and why this is dangerous for the church.
- The Influencer Effect: Why high follower counts are being mistaken for credibility, and how social media algorithms reward outrageous claims over researched facts.
- Celebrity vs. Service: A look at the "sizzle reel" culture in modern ministry—when the Gospel looks more like a Bentley commercial than a life of service.
- The Death of Compassion: How political polarization has caused many to view biblical commands (like caring for the immigrant or the poor) as partisan politics rather than spiritual mandates.
- The Call to be Bereans: The urgent need for Christians to do their own research, read beyond the headlines, and stop spreading unverified information.