14. Who is my neighbor?

In this episode of The Dialog, we talk about the modern Christian reflex to critique from a distance. We unpack how American church culture has trained us to form strong opinions about pastors, movements, and “the way it should be,” without ever getting close enough to actually see the fruit. The question underneath the criticism is simple and personal: are we judging people we don’t know, based on races we aren’t running?

From there, we wrestle with discipleship, altar calls, and the tension between measurable moments and real transformation. A Christmas production sparks a deeper conversation about what counts as evidence of God at work, what we can and can’t control, and why the timeline for spiritual growth rarely fits our systems. The goal isn’t to argue tactics, but to recover humility and trust God with people while we keep doing our part.

Finally, we take Jesus’ command seriously when He redefines “neighbor” and calls us to love in ways that confront our categories. We talk about enemies, fear, and the temptation to reduce people into labels instead of treating them like humans made in God’s image. If the Great Commandment and Great Commission are really the main thing, then this episode is an invitation to look in the mirror first, ask what love requires of you, and let your life produce the kind of fruit you hope to see in the world.


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