Image vs. Reality: The Challenge of Being Authentic

Everybody wants "authentic" relationships from the church. But how do we build them? What can we do to keep authenticity from being an end in itself? We discuss what it looks like to be authentic, and the obstacles that get in the way. CHAPTERS00:00 - Navigating a world of fake, cultivated personas08:16 - When genuineness becomes a commodity17:17 - Dealing with shallow relationships in the church25:14 - Authenticity and openness in our worship32:14 - Hospitality helps, but it's hard38:07 - Evangelizing with authenticity, vs. brokenness culture and fake authenticity49:29 - Sharing our struggles without wallowing or shutting down1:02:12 - Think Fast: The WNBA's wokeness implosion With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co