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Have you ever looked at a text message, meant to reply, but waited so long that it eventually felt too awkward to say anything at all? We call it "ghosting." While it’s a frustrating habit in our friendships, many of us have quietly brought that same "fade" into our spiritual lives.

In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we’re diving into the quiet art of ghosting God. Most of us don't experience a loss of faith as a sudden cliff; we experience it as a slow, silent drift. We look at why our obsession with productivity and efficiency often acts as a buffer to intimacy, and why we use busyness to hide from being truly known by our Creator.

In this episode, we explore:

• The "Itching Ear" Algorithm: How digital consumption replaces spiritual conviction.
• The Martha Trap: Why being "busy for God" is often a way of avoiding God.
• The Garden of Eden: Why God’s question, "Where are you?" isn't a trap, but a hopeful invitation.
• Breaking the Silence: Practical, small steps to "reply to the thread" and restore your prayer life without the shame.

If your prayer life feels like a cold text thread and your Bible is gathering dust, this conversation is for you. It’s time to move past being "God-adjacent" and step back into the rhythm of a rooted faith.

Scripture Mentioned: * Genesis 3 (The original ghosting)

• Luke 10 (Mary & Martha)
• Psalm 139 (The God who knows us)
• 2 Timothy 4:3 (Itching ears)

Key Takeaway: God isn't a petty friend waiting for an apology; He’s a Father waiting on the porch. The ghosting ends the moment you stop hiding and simply acknowledge where you are.

Small ripples can make a big impact—go make yours.

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Is it possible to live near God without actually living with Him?

In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the idea of being “God adjacent”—a way of life that looks spiritual on the surface but resists real transformation underneath. The phrase came from a throwaway joke at a dinner table, but the more we talked about it, the more it revealed a deeply biblical and deeply modern problem: proximity without obedience.

Using Scripture from James, Matthew, John, and the Gospels, this episode looks at how familiarity with faith can quietly replace formation. We examine biblical examples like the Pharisees, the rich young ruler, and the crowds who followed Jesus—people who were close to Him, but not surrendered to Him. Along the way, we talk honestly (and with a little humor) about modern church culture, comfort-driven Christianity, and how routine can masquerade as faith.

This isn’t an episode about calling people out—it’s about inviting ourselves closer. Jesus never asked people to orbit Him from a safe distance. He invited them to follow, abide, and be changed.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your faith has become familiar instead of formative, this episode is for you.

Key topics in this episode:

• What it means to live a “God adjacent” life
• Why proximity to faith isn’t the same as discipleship
• Biblical warnings about familiarity without obedience
• The difference between adjacency and abiding
• How to move toward real, life-shaping faith

I’d really love to hear from you. Whether this episode encouraged you, brought up a question, or just made you think, you can now send a message straight to us. It’s an easy way to share your thoughts, your story, or even just say hello. Just click the link at the top of the episode description to reach out. I read every message, and I’d be honored to hear how God’s moving in your life.

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Why do small disagreements turn into lasting tension—and why do we keep having the same conflicts over and over again? Often, it’s not the issue itself, but the habits we bring into the conversation that quietly sabotage peace before it ever has a chance.

In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the common conflict habits that hinder resolution—exaggeration, defensiveness, mind-reading, emotional withdrawal, and avoidance—and how Scripture invites us into a wiser, gentler way. Drawing from James 1, Proverbs, and the lived realities of leadership, parenting, and everyday relationships, this conversation is honest, self-aware, and surprisingly practical.

If you’ve ever said “you always” or “you never,” shut down a hard conversation to avoid saying the wrong thing, or realized too late that your words did more harm than good, this episode is for you. Listen in, reflect prayerfully, and consider how small changes in the way you handle conflict can lead to deeper trust, healthier relationships, and lasting peace.

I’d really love to hear from you. Whether this episode encouraged you, brought up a question, or just made you think, you can now send a message straight to us. It’s an easy way to share your thoughts, your story, or even just say hello. Just click the link at the top of the episode description to reach out. I read every message, and I’d be honored to hear how God’s moving in your life.

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🙏 Thanks for listening to Sunday Ripple!

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