Navigating the Traps of Fake Christianity | Dr. Jed Coppenger on Eyes on Jesus Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Jed Coppenger, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta and author of the eye-opening book "Fake Christianity: 10 Traps of an Inauthentic Faith and How to Avoid Them."

Drew and Tim dive deep with Dr. Coppenger into what it means to live an authentic Christian life in a world filled with shallow religion, cultural Christianity, and spiritual confusion. Are you unknowingly falling into the traps of fake faith? How can you recognize them—and get free?

This is a must-watch for anyone longing for a deeper, more genuine walk with Jesus.

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📌 Episode Highlights:

Why “Fake Christianity” is more dangerous and more common than we think

The difference between hypocrisy and unintentional inconsistency

How to recognize the 10 traps of inauthentic faith

The trap of overemphasizing secondary theology and neglecting the essentials

Why many believers focus on outward appearance instead of inward transformation

The balance between action and intimacy with Jesus

How prayer reveals the state of our hearts: “Specificity leads to visibility”

Encouragement for new believers who feel misunderstood or judged

Why conviction is actually a sign of spiritual growth

A powerful reminder: God’s mercy is greater than our sin

📖 Scripture References:

Matthew 7:21–23 – “Depart from me, I never knew you.”

James 1:22 – Be doers of the Word, not hearers only

Luke 18:9–14 – Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector

1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive

Psalm 139:23–24 – “Search me, O God…”

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