"Fooled" • Church Hurt: Part Three

When church becomes a place to pretend, everyone loses.

In Part Three of our Church Hurt series, we dive into one of the biggest reasons people walk away from church: hypocrisy. Jesus didn’t come for those who have it all together—He came for those honest enough to admit they don’t. This message explores the pressure to perform, the harm of image management, and the freedom to embrace your imperfections. You don’t have to fake it. You can bring your hurt to church.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – A Place for the Hurting or the Performing?

5:51 – Jesus Calls Out the Fakes

10:02 – Red Flags in Church Culture

17:05 – The Crushing Weight of Image Management

25:30 – You Can Be Flawed, Just Don’t Be Fake

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