Wrestling with Religion: Katie Hagan on Authentic Faith in a Hypocritical World (Replay)

In this replay of the Faith Conversations Podcast from October 2025, Katie Hagan opens up about growing up in church, wrestling with how much religious hypocrisy is out there, and learning what it truly means to walk in a personal, surrendered relationship with God. From her early baptism to adult struggles with doubt, Christian culture, and social justice, Katie shares a candid and compelling story of how faith in Jesus has shaped her identity and values.  What does the Bible say? Micah 6:8 – What the Lord actually requires of us. James 1:27 – What the Bible says religion is. Romans 12:2 – Knowing God’s will Isaiah 1:17 – Godly behavior More Bible fun…. Mark 9:24 – I believe; help my unbelief! Jeremiah 29:13 – You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Psalm 19:1 – The heavens declare the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 5:7 – We walk by faith, not by sight. New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John. Do you want a relationship with God too? If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer – a gift, not by works – to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. There is an article in Jessica's Engage Faith Column that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision. Visit https://www.jessicacabrera.org/column/what-is-the-message-of-the-gospel to read the message of God's good news for mankind and to find a sample prayer that you can pray today.  The importance of a Biblical faith community: All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, and to experience God through community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church and anyone seeking an online church service can find one here. We are not designed to be alone; we’re designed for a community of faith.  To stay connected: Follow the show on Instagram @faithconversationspodcast and sign up for Jessica's Engage Faith communications https://www.jessicacabrera.org/sign-up for updates and inspiration.