{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"230: Religion &amp; The Person","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m opening a conversation that feels uncomfortable, necessary, and long overdue. I\u2019m talking about the difference between religion as a label and the actual behavior of the person claiming it, and why what we do matters more than what we call ourselves.  We live in a time where identity is wrapped in religion, politics, and belief systems. But I want to ask a harder question: if our actions don\u2019t match our values, what does the label even mean?  Inside this episode, I explore:  - The gap between religious identity and real-life behavior - Why calling yourself moral doesn\u2019t automatically make your actions moral - How faith, politics, and power are colliding in modern culture - The danger of judging people by labels instead of actions - My personal reflections on Christianity, alignment, and belief - Why behavior reveals truth faster than words ever will - A call to wake up and start questioning what we accept at face value  This is a raw conversation about religion, personal responsibility, integrity, and how we define who we are. I\u2019m not asking you to agree with me, I\u2019m asking you to think deeper about belief, behavior, and the world we\u2019re actively creating.  If you\u2019ve ever questioned how religion intersects with identity, morality, and modern society, this episode is for you.  \u2014  00:00 Introduction 03:29 Christianity Today vs. Christ\u2019s Teachings 05:38 Challenging Stereotypes 08:46 Why I Don\u2019t Call Myself \u2018Christian\u2019 Anymore 15:08 Stop Taking Labels at Face Value 18:43 Actions Over Identity 21:53 A Theological Detour 25:51 Religion as Control 32:54 Final Takeaways and Closing  \u2014  Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website!  Ready to dive even deeper? I\u2019m handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don\u2019t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let\u2019s stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.   Facebook:&amp;nbsp;www.facebook.com\/MeredythWillits34\/  Instagram: www.instagram.com\/meredyth_willits\/#  TikTok: www.tiktok.com\/@meredyth_with_a_why  YouTube: www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC9SmYieWxoJHlDNI0jN_Gsw ","author_name":"Meredyth with a Why: Wisdom, Truth, Soul Guided Spirituality","author_url":"http:\/\/MeredythWillits.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40137435\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198651045"}