{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Independence Podcast","title":"The Lie We're Living: Following Jesus Without Scripture","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1047,"description":"Biblical illiteracy is one of the most overlooked crises in the church today—and it’s quietly weakening Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and the power of everyday faith.In this episode of the Independence Podcast, Brian Dunham confronts a hard truth: many Christians claim to follow Jesus, yet do not consistently engage with the Word of God. We’ve normalized a version of Christianity where people attend church, serve occasionally, and feel spiritually engaged—but remain largely untransformed by Scripture.But according to Jesus, abiding in Christ is inseparable from abiding in His Word (John 15). If we are not daily engaging with the Bible, we are not growing spiritually the way God designed.This episode explores:Why daily Bible reading is essential for spiritual growthWhat it truly means to abide in Christ and His WordHow biblical illiteracy leads to spiritual stagnation and deceptionWhy many Christians feel stuck in their faithHow the Word of God produces real transformation and freedomJesus said, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples… and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31–32). This is not a suggestion—it’s a defining mark of a true follower of Christ.If you’ve ever felt spiritually dry, stuck, or distant from God, this episode is a call back to the foundation: daily engagement with Scripture.A closed Bible leads to an unchanged life—but an open Bible, met with a surrendered heart, is where real transformation begins.Listen now and rediscover how to grow spiritually, hear God through His Word, and walk in true freedom through Jesus.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Muu3P_VRGCtHejXMLDL31T0X_KBqLxFkfdh3650kjDk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWY0/NTc2MzgxOTQ1NWMz/MGQzMGI4YzJmNTZh/ZmU0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}