He was 16 years old. Raised in church. Had felt the Holy Spirit in every worship service and camp he had ever attended. Then one night he went to a secular concert. Not a Christian artist. Not a worship event. He raised his hands, sang every word, and felt the exact same goosebumps. That moment shook him. And what he figured out from it changed everything about what real faith actually is.What We Cover in This Episode- The science behind the goosebumps feeling in worship and what it does and does not actually mean- Why not feeling God anymore is not always a sign something is wrong with your faith- What Revelation 2 says to the church that forsook its first love and what Jesus actually tells them to do- Why Gen Z is especially vulnerable to emotion-driven faith and what needs to changeWhy the Feeling Changes and What It Means for Your Faith- What "frisson" is and why it fools Christians into measuring God's presence by a physical sensation- Why mature love looks nothing like the honeymoon phase, in marriage and in your walk with God- The danger of fabricated spiritual moments and what pastors need to watch out for- Why real revival is measured by life change after the altar, not by how long the worship set runsWhat to Do When You Do Not Feel God- Stop chasing the feeling and start chasing the person- Go back and do the things you did at first, not to feel something, but because He is worthy- Remember the cross. If God did nothing else for you, it is more than enough.- Why faithfulness, not feeling, is the only foundation that actually holdsFollow us on Instagram @fullydedicatedpodcastEmail us at fullydedicated@countryside.ccAvailable on Spotify and Apple PodcastsIf you have been wondering where God went, He never moved. This episode will show you where you did.#christianpodcast #returningtoyourfirstlove #spiritualmaturity #faithandfeeling #revelation2 #dontchasethefeelings #christianliving #worshipandtruth #biblicalfaith #youngadultministry #fullydedicated #faithandculture #godseemsfaraway #holyspirit #maturityinfaith #firstlove #christiangrowth #realworship #emotionalfaith #biblicaltruth

He was 16 years old. Raised in church. Had felt the Holy Spirit in every worship service and camp he had ever attended. Then one night he went to a secular concert. Not a Christian artist. Not a worship event. He raised his hands, sang every word, and felt the exact same goosebumps. That moment shook him. And what he figured out from it changed everything about what real faith actually is. What We Cover in This Episode - The science behind the goosebumps feeling in worship and what it does and does not actually mean - Why not feeling God anymore is not always a sign something is wrong with your faith - What Revelation 2 says to the church that forsook its first love and what Jesus actually tells them to do - Why Gen Z is especially vulnerable to emotion-driven faith and what needs to change Why the Feeling Changes and What It Means for Your Faith - What "frisson" is and why it fools Christians into measuring God's presence by a physical sensation - Why mature love looks nothing like the honeymoon phase, in marriage and in your walk with God - The danger of fabricated spiritual moments and what pastors need to watch out for - Why real revival is measured by life change after the altar, not by how long the worship set runs What to Do When You Do Not Feel God - Stop chasing the feeling and start chasing the person - Go back and do the things you did at first, not to feel something, but because He is worthy - Remember the cross. If God did nothing else for you, it is more than enough. - Why faithfulness, not feeling, is the only foundation that actually holds Follow us on Instagram @fullydedicatedpodcast Email us at fullydedicated@countryside.cc Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts If you have been wondering where God went, He never moved. This episode will show you where you did. #christianpodcast #returningtoyourfirstlove #spiritualmaturity #faithandfeeling #revelation2 #dontchasethefeelings #christianliving #worshipandtruth #biblicalfaith #youngadultministry #fullydedicated #faithandculture #godseemsfaraway #holyspirit #maturityinfaith #firstlove #christiangrowth #realworship #emotionalfaith #biblicaltruth

089 - Returning to Your First Love What to Do When God Feels Distant

He had over a million dollars liquid in his bank account. Twenty days later, he had a negative balance. Every worst-case scenario a business could face hit back to back in less than three weeks. When it was over, he said one thing that stopped the conversation cold: "I never realized how much I put my trust in my money until now."Most of us are trusting something that was never built to hold the weight we are putting on it. This episode is about what actually can.What We Cover in This Episode- Why Gen Z is the most informed and the most anxious generation at the same time- How complacency quietly destroys relationships, including your relationship with God- Why your feelings are real, valid, and completely unreliable as a guide for your life- Why culture is the worst possible compass you can follow- What algorithm theology and TikTok prophets are doing to the church4 Things You Cannot Trust- Feelings: your heart is deceitful and it will lie to you every time- Culture: it flips completely every ten years and it never stops changing- Money: it can disappear faster than you built it and it will fail you the moment you need it most- The government: bought, paid for, and never as changed as they claim to be come election time3 Things You Actually Can Trust- God's Word: it does not change, it does not bend, and no TikTok theology can twist it into something it is not- God's promises: every promise in Scripture is yes and amen in Christ and you can lay hold of every single one- God's presence: it is not confined to a church building, it is everywhere, and it is waiting for you to make room for itFollow us on Instagram @fullydedicatedpodcastEmail us at fullydedicated@countryside.ccAvailable on Spotify and Apple PodcastsIf you have been placing your trust in something that was never built to hold it, this episode will show you exactly where to move it.#christianpodcast #trust #whatcanitrust #godsword #godspromises #godspresence #biblicaltruth #christianliving #fullydedicated #youngadultministry #faithandculture #tiktokatheology #falseteachers #anxietyandfaith #faithoverfear #christianmindset #truthvsfeelings #complacency #discernment #spiritualgrowth

He had over a million dollars liquid in his bank account. Twenty days later, he had a negative balance. Every worst-case scenario a business could face hit back to back in less than three weeks. When it was over, he said one thing that stopped the conversation cold: "I never realized how much I put my trust in my money until now."Most of us are trusting something that was never built to hold the weight we are putting on it. This episode is about what actually can.What We Cover in This Episode- Why Gen Z is the most informed and the most anxious generation at the same time- How complacency quietly destroys relationships, including your relationship with God- Why your feelings are real, valid, and completely unreliable as a guide for your life- Why culture is the worst possible compass you can follow- What algorithm theology and TikTok prophets are doing to the church4 Things You Cannot Trust- Feelings: your heart is deceitful and it will lie to you every time- Culture: it flips completely every ten years and it never stops changing- Money: it can disappear faster than you built it and it will fail you the moment you need it most- The government: bought, paid for, and never as changed as they claim to be come election time3 Things You Actually Can Trust- God's Word: it does not change, it does not bend, and no TikTok theology can twist it into something it is not- God's promises: every promise in Scripture is yes and amen in Christ and you can lay hold of every single one- God's presence: it is not confined to a church building, it is everywhere, and it is waiting for you to make room for itFollow us on Instagram @fullydedicatedpodcastEmail us at fullydedicated@countryside.ccAvailable on Spotify and Apple PodcastsIf you have been placing your trust in something that was never built to hold it, this episode will show you exactly where to move it.#christianpodcast #trust #whatcanitrust #godsword #godspromises #godspresence #biblicaltruth #christianliving #fullydedicated #youngadultministry #faithandculture #tiktokatheology #falseteachers #anxietyandfaith #faithoverfear #christianmindset #truthvsfeelings #complacency #discernment #spiritualgrowth

088 - What Can You Actually Trust? The Biblical Answer That Changes Everything

Pastor Marcelo and Pastor Andrew talk about having grit in the new year.

Pastor Marcelo and Pastor Andrew talk about having grit in the new year.

002 - How to Have the Best Year Yet?

On our first episode we talk about how to live a dedicated life with Pastor Marcelo and Pastor Andrew.

On our first episode we talk about how to live a dedicated life with Pastor Marcelo and Pastor Andrew.

001 - How to Live Fully Dedicated?

Dive deep into meaningful conversations about faith, life, and spiritual growth. Hosted by pastors Andrew and Marcelo, this podcast explores biblical teachings, real-life stories, and practical advice to help you live a Fully Dedicated life in Christ. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, guidance, or inspiration, join us each week for honest dialogue, guest interviews, and powerful insights that strengthen your walk with God.

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