In Episode 103 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew have a much-needed conversation about a growing trend in modern Christianity: the temptation to be wowed by personalities rather than drawn into the presence of God. With social media feeds filled with charismatic pastors, quick soundbites, and trendy sermon titles, many believers are becoming spiritual consumers instead of Spirit-led followers of Jesus.
This episode tackles the subtle shift that can happen when we start chasing inspiration over transformation, likes over intimacy, and quotes over Scripture. Tim and Drew reflect on how churches can unintentionally feed this culture—and how pastors can feel the pressure to become performers instead of shepherds.
They also open up about the challenge of helping people reengage with the presence of God. Whether it’s low turnout for encounter nights or the growing apathy toward spiritual disciplines, it’s clear that we’re in danger of trading depth for dopamine.
But there’s hope. This episode is a call to return to our first love—to reclaim a passionate, intimate relationship with God that doesn’t depend on a platform, a personality, or a perfectly packaged message. It’s about finding Jesus again in the stillness, in the Word, and in genuine community.
Apply it this week:
Re-center your faith – Spend 15 minutes in silence with God this week. No distractions, no phone—just Him.
Limit your scroll – Audit your content diet. Are your follows forming your faith or feeding comparison?
Engage locally – Attend a prayer night, small group, or worship gathering at your church—even if it's inconvenient.
Share Scripture, not just soundbites – Start your next post or story with a Bible verse that’s speaking to you.
Ask God for hunger again – Pray for a fresh desire to seek His face over the applause of people.
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