Reviews
Rate ShowResting in Christ
Outstanding! Almost tears b/c you are right to say this is never taught from the pulpit. I had to learn it from a wonderful older woman who discipled me when I was a new Christian...about 40 then. Changed my LIFE! Oh, the joy! Just as simple as taking God at His word. Set Free! Confidence in His work being 'good enough'. No doubt concerning salvation...no wavering (or as my mentor put it "roller-coastering"). Desire not to sin.
But believing this is also dangerous. Others will call you proud. Others will accuse you of being self-righteous. They think you are judging them. I experienced this and it was HARD! It's hard to be misunderstood and to be set apart for Christ. Hence, you don't play the "church" games, which further confuses people. My mentor experienced this herself. But those who truly want to know will draw near. I did, and my life was never the same. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. "The old has passed away (died) behold, the new has come" (2 Cor 5:17). Peter says we are partakers of the divine nature! (2 Peter 1:4). This is the essence of entering into His rest.
Losing the weight of the church.
At last I met someone who knows what it feels like to like when you “take off” the church and all the accessories church makes you wear. After leaving the weight of all the committees and meetings you find the church doesn’t fit you anymore. It’s an odd feeling. You’re hanging between feel right and wrong. I so appreciate stumbling onto your show. I wish I could a group like yours in my neighborhood.
So so true and helpful!
I have started with the oldest and working my way up. I love the gentle, kind, honest way the information is being brought forth. I have been part of institutional church my whole life (am 62) and in 2012 began to struggle with all I was seeing and hearing in that setting and began to dig in scripture and it was not appreciated when I asked questions. I knew I was a misfit. Left it in 2020 (no mystery there) and stayed in the Scriptures. Am so thankful I have found you!
Just what I needed!
It's so refreshing to learn that my thoughts aren't off the wall and others have had similar experiences. Thank you!
People are catching on!
I gave up the corporate church about two decades ago and have only grown in my understanding and love for Jesus. Glad to finally be getting some true fellowship!
- Longing for a Pit Bull Puppy
- Nov. 18, 2025
A member of the Church of the living God
I have engaged the institutional religious system and it’s participants many times in many ways since a young so called Jesus-freak introduced me to Jesus in August 1969. Try as I might I could never get past the objection I had to the lack of edification toward a believer (me or others) toward spiritual independence. Meaning directly prompting and illustrating for me how to best emulate the Holy Spirit as a teacher, and facilitator of our full understanding of scripture. Instead I was only ever able to find Pastors etc that wished to take the role of the Holy Spirit to tech me what to think. It was a blessing though many years passed before I felt less outcast. When a so called Christian would ask me where I went to Church I would tell them I go to the Church of the living God-and point to my heart. No one ever said another word to me once I told them that. Interesting eh? This podcast is edifying to me as a member of the ecclesial of The Living God. Blessings ;)
The reality of not fitting in, Part 1.
Mike, in short, we are like minded regarding the topic of not fitting in. Truth be, I left institutional church 16 years ago in 2009, never to go back. In these years since, I have learned much about the true church, and also the Ecclesia. I pensioned off in 2018 and spend most of my time now meditating the word of God. The things revealed to me you will not hear at a church, nor on YouTube, nor find it in a Christian book off the shelf. It is Devine revelation. Would love to connect with you and share my testimony. Also love to find out more about you. My email is sa330puma@gmail.com Feel free to drop me a line. Greetings in Christ Jesus our Lord.
A Godsend
Mike and Susan,
My husband and I are so thankful to the Lord for having led us to your YouTube channel. We have watched several of your podcasts and are amazed at the things you're saying. We are planning on tuning in on Sunday 11/16. We can't wait to meet you and talk with you and the others!
Blessings!
I agree completely
You spoke correctly, I have been going to this we call Church my whole life.
I fell we are wasting Christ’s time sitting in todays Church and need to stay with idea of the body of Christ. More could be said but thank you for doing this…
Very relatable
Believe Holy Spirit is speaking thru podcaster
So true ...most of the churches dont preach truth or they swing toward legalism. They allow only a few regulars to serve. You cant even serve if you want to and there is alot of pride in the pastors. Vying for top positions.
Very sad.
Time to go back to home churches
Finally a way out to freedom
So many truths and honest observations. Balanced, calm, gracious, and comforting. These institutions tend to replace the Holy Spirit with their traditions and culture generally coming from the pastor. The church makes it hard to love Jesus and to experience grace. However, believers are leaving these pulpit led top to bottom institutes and back to Jesus.
- June10:24Z
- May 23, 2025
Wow
As a former pastor, thank you for talking about the box church with grace. Your podcast has been very freeing to me.
Thank you
This Podcast is very importand for the Body of christ and i hope you will write a book about this Message to the church.
best regards
Michael from germany
thank you
Very helpful and enlightening. Much appreciated. Thank you for helping people see they can leave the religious zealot rules behind but still hold onto belief
Mike is Back;)
We love the podcast. We Love you Mike❤️ Thank you for putting out truth Bombs!!! Please keep talking about Pastors and Deacons because many people don’t realize that it’s not a title and never in a Hierarchical system, it is always as a shepherd as one who serves the people until they all reach maturity! Thank you soooo much for your Service!!!
The hard questions ...
So good to hear someone daring to ask ... and answer ... the hard questions. Absolutely awesome podcast!
Essential and transformative!
This podcast answers with ringing clarity the falacy of covenant theology. It offers a cup of cold water to those of us parched and worn out from striving under rigid spiritual demands.
Dying Daily and Carrying Crosses
Awesome and an eye-opener ... true freedom from the true message of the gospel ... Thanks Mike