In a world where “Christian” can mean almost anything—from a family label to a social media bio—what does it actually mean to follow Jesus in 2025?

In this episode of Rooted & Ready, Wayne and Murad sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it means to be a true Christian in today’s culture—not just in name, but in lifestyle, conviction, and daily decisions.

They unpack the difference between:

• Saying “I believe in God” vs. surrendering your life to Christ

• Cultural Christianity vs. biblical Christianity

• Performing religion vs. being transformed from the inside out

From there, the conversation goes deep into purity, holiness, and marriage in a society that celebrates compromise:

• What does purity actually look like beyond just “don’t do this, don’t do that”?

• How do you honor God with your body, your phone, your DM’s, and your relationships?

• What does it mean to be a Christian husband or wife when culture treats marriage like a disposable contract?

• How do you walk in holiness without becoming self-righteous or fake?

Wayne and Murad also speak to the reality of failure—because many believers have already crossed lines, fallen into sin, or lived double lives. Instead of pretending, they talk honestly about repentance, grace, and getting back up:

• What do you do when you’ve already messed up?

• Can you really walk in purity after a past of brokenness?

• How does a real Christian respond when conviction hits?

You’ll love this episode if you’ve ever thought:

• “I say I’m a Christian, but am I actually living like one?”

• “How do I follow Jesus when the world is going the opposite direction?”

• “What does holiness even look like in real life—in my marriage, my dating, my private life?”

By the end of this conversation, you’ll walk away with:

• A clearer picture of what a biblical Christian actually is

• Practical ways to live out your faith in a loud, confused culture

• Encouragement if you’ve failed, and a fresh invitation to walk closely with Jesus

Whether you’re single, married, a young adult, a parent, or just hungry for something real, this episode is designed to help you be more than a label—to be rooted, ready, and truly surrendered to Christ in today’s society.

Tune in, lean in, and let the Holy Spirit challenge and encourage you as Wayne and Murad ask the question we all need to face:

What does it really mean to be a Christian… today?