Borrowed Faith vs Real Faith: What's the Difference?

Описание: In this video, we talk about secondhand faith — what it is, how to recognize it, and how to move from going through the motions to a real, personal relationship with God.

Many Christians grow up borrowing faith from parents, pastors, churches, or even relationships. But when life gets hard, that kind of faith often crumbles under pressure. If you’ve ever felt spiritually tired, disconnected, or unsure what you actually believe, this message is for you.

In this video, you’ll learn:
What secondhand faith really means
3 clear signs your faith might be borrowed instead of personal
Why memorized prayers and surface-level beliefs don’t sustain you
How to move from lazy faith to living hope
Why God is not afraid of your questions
How to begin forming your own convictions and beliefs

This is an honest conversation about faith, doubt, prayer, and what it looks like to actually walk with God, not just repeat religious language.

📖 “Always be prepared to give an answer for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15)

If you’ve been:
Going through the motions spiritually
Struggling with doubt or unanswered questions
Feeling burned out or fatigued in your faith
Wondering why your faith disappears in crisis

You’re not alone — and this video will help you take the next step.

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 — Is Your Faith Actually Yours? (The “Secondhand Faith” Check)
01:05 — 3 Places Secondhand Faith Shows Up: Prayer, Belief, Worship
02:05 — What “Secondhand Faith” Really Is (and Why It’s So Common)
03:20 — The Shift: When I Started Asking Better Questions
04:25 — Why Church Culture Can Train You to Stay Quiet
05:30 — James 1 Warning: Don’t Just Hear It — Live It
06:10 — SIGN #1: You Can’t Explain What You Believe (Without Borrowing)
07:40 — “You Don’t Know What the Bible Says… You Know What Someone Told You”
09:10 — SIGN #2: Pressure Exposes the Cracks (When Crisis Hits)
10:10 — SIGN #3: Spiritual Fatigue (Obligation vs Oxygen)
11:20 — The Fix Part 1: Stop Repeating — Start Wrestling
12:20 — The Fix Part 2: Test What You Believe (Without Testing God)
13:35 — The Fix Part 3: Discover What’s Unique About Your Walk with God
14:40 — My Story: When God Didn’t Give Answers… He Gave a Question
16:15 — God Isn’t Scared of Your Questions (Help My Unbelief)
17:15 — Final Challenge: Take the Test + Invite Others Into the Journey
18:10 — Subscribe + Share (Move From Lazy Faith to Living Hope)