Christian "Celebrities" & Influencers?? | S1 Ep. 10

The Dangers of Idolizing Christian Celebrities: Staying True to Your Faith In this episode of Kingdom Culture, we delve into the trending topic of idolizing Christian celebrities and the pitfalls associated with the Christian influencer culture. We explore how the rise of social media has elevated Christian influencers, worship artists, and pastors to celebrity status, potentially leading to idolatry. Key points include recognizing signs of idolizing spiritual leaders, the importance of scripture over personal opinions, the dangers of basing theology on social media content, and the risks of comparing your spiritual journey to others. We also discuss the critical need to maintain a personal, intimate relationship with God rather than relying on secondhand experiences from others. Tune in for an insightful discussion that aims to guide believers in maintaining Jesus at the center of their faith. 00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Culture00:26 The Rise of Christian Celebrities01:57 Dangers of Idolizing Influencers02:41 Recognizing Signs of Idolatry03:47 Scripture vs. Opinions05:48 The Pitfalls of Social Media Theology06:47 Comparison and Its Dangers08:12 Defending Actions Over Biblical Truth10:08 The Importance of Personal Intimacy with God14:54 Evaluating Your Faith's Foundation15:25 Personal Testimony and Conclusion Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on:Instagram: @the.renew.network Facebook: Renew.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetworkTwitter: @therenewnetworkTikTok: the.renew.network Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW