Jerry Flowers Checks Ryan on Being a Lukewarm Christian

[@HardlyInitiated]

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[@thejohnsonfamily1]

Lukewarm Christians don’t truly seek freedom from their sin; they only desire escape from its penalty. They mistake partial cleanliness for holiness. Yet, Jesus calls us not to mere sanitation, but to discipleship. Following Him means not only avoiding sin, but sharing in His suffering. Lukewarm Christians are more focused on earthly life than on eternity in heaven. They cling to their comforts. Lukewarm Christians give God their leftovers instead of their best. Let’s stop excusing complacency as “being busy” or “forgetful.” As Malachi 1:8 reminds us, this attitude is not just an oversight-it is evil.

[@OfficialMarieJo84]

You broke that down to the point that I was convicted. Thank you and Amen. 🙏🏾

[@OfficialNehemiahMusic]

(MIC DROP) 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TraciTalent]

Beautifully written

[@Huff627]

@@thejohnsonfamily1 100%!

[@leah1859]

This was so well put!!!you broke that down so good!!!❤❤❤

[@reecys2284]

These men need counseling from Pastor Jerry. He has the grace and patience. They were in awe of his level maturity in Christ! The way they initiated their questions were a level of defensive, but he responded with grace. Which allowed them to receive the correction.

[@Iamkrystamarie]

Lukewarm= practicing sin. A Christian may struggle with sin but not struggle with true repentance. Which is heart posture.

[@Huff627]

I agree, they still want a slice of the cake for lack of better words with women outside marriage. Feeling sorry is for self, repentance is towards and for God Only for full restoration. Tiphani montgomery as challenged Tysean in the past telling him his prayer alter is weak when he is still engaged in sex outsdie of marriage. He doesnt need to be told that he should know.

[@Billionairehindi7]

Ummm thanks how did God break us free

[@talawoods25]

Jerry's point was not about actually being married or single. He was using "marriage" as an example of what our walk with God should be like. As believers, we are in covenant with God no matter our earthly marital status. Point being that we should hold our covenant with God as HIGHLY as we would in an earthly marriage. Great conversation, gentlemen!

[@jenniferchaisson6601]

@@talawoods25 exactly and I don't know why they couldn't understand what he was saying.

[@indigopapi8667]

Exactly. I think he kept missing that

[@mtgrad11]

Definitely went over their heads

[@altheabelcher1516]

AMEN

[@learningearning8385]

@@talawoods25 yeah he gave a very eloquent & beautiful description.

[@jremus301]

Why do we perceive accountability as judgment? Why are we "offended" by truth? Why are we not able to edure sound doctrine?

[@MrReedGrantberry]

To feed the ego & hide flaws.

[@ntebokarabelo]

Because we're lukewarm Christians 😢

[@robertchambers7117]

Great point!!

[@kkoonce1474]

Exactly👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@traceymb]

The saying, “A hit dog will holler every time”. When we are convicted it hits and it should cause us to truly reflect and think about our thoughts and actions.

[@memyselfstef]

Something that helped me change was that I asked the Holy Spirit to put His desires in my heart so that I desire what He does and, when I did that I literally began to ask myself if God Wld frown or smile at my choice before acting on it. Hope this helps

[@sanders4911]

🙏🏽♥️

[@StrengthNLove]

I like your comments very thoughtful , Jesus is our Teacher Saviour of life and how we should live our life

[@LSIvy]

@@memyselfstef Perfectly explained!

[@a8b23]

This is good

[@suziesmith9076]

Ryan dodged that question like a pro boxer. Brother knows he’s lukewarm and is convicted. Listen to the Holy Ghost brother. Submit. It’s not easy but it’s worth it ❤

[@angeledwards7646]

Yesss amen

[@Thetotalwoman1]

@@suziesmith9076 Yes he did! I loved that Jerry said, "you answer that". Yes, answer the question since you asked what lukewarm meant. It's not about single or married, it's about being a lukewarm Christian.

[@mzyotruthnlove8263]

They both seem lukewarm to me.

[@angelaprice921]

@@mzyotruthnlove8263I concur

[@angelaprice921]

JESUS IS ALWAYS WORTH IT. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BrittneySamoneSilver]

"Some people divorce because they'd rather change partners than change themselves."

[@wandamajette5000]

That's a whole word.

[@Happey67]

On point.

[@lala5061]

Exactly 💯 smh smh

[@angeledwards7646]

Yessss Lord have mercy

[@StudentOfLife365]

Right at the end!!! That gem was shiny!!

[@bre_s9164]

My answer is people will know you by your fruit. I’m not talking physicalities, I’m talking fruits of the spirit. GALATIANS 5:22

[@iSellMultipleStreams]

Yes! Were supposed to be set apart

[@virginmarry7179]

Love Jerry Flowers. He's so genuine. 😊

[@fluidcapitalinvestments6388]

He is

[@wendyedwards1021]

Thank you, Pastor Flowers for being so brave, bold, and forthright with these young men. They need to know the truth. Many of the popular pastors and "Christian" podcasters out there would have stuttered in their responses and danced around instead of giving straightforward, Biblical answers and pertinent examples.

[@SavedByGraceEst2024]

Holiness is key! We must die to ourselves and live for Christ

[@leashawilliamson2766]

Everyday!

[@jremus301]

This! This! This!

[@saraworkneh1620]

Amen

[@tam1729]

Amen

[@teneilledavidson6360]

@@SavedByGraceEst2024 DAILY!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@aquin9529]

Jerry is such an excellent teacher. Love his connections to make biblical teaching clear.

[@mr.fernandotrujillo]

Shout out Ryan for allowing yourself to be vulnerable not only in private between you and God but also in public

[@myab7155]

This accountability talk is much needed! Single or married, does not matter. Holiness is still right and we’re not living in holiness and lukewarm at the same time. Lukewarm is having 2 gods: God in Heaven & whatever else the submission to the world is. Pastor is TEACHING!!!!

[@dw9054]

THESE are the convos that we alllll must have to hold each other accountable.

[@BeginAgainMC]

Amen

[@TanayaDavis]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@andreaakachocolatedimples5457]

Bring Phillip Anthony Mitchell and ask him the same question.

[@saraworkneh1620]

My God he is straight answer yes or not

[@maryarmstrong615]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥

[@hometowngirlncurls5669]

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGHHHHHHTTTTTT!!!!! He ain't ready for that!

[@jjj0026]

Nah. I don’t want to hear a scream fest. 😂

[@DreFromHeaven]

He gone be like “if you claim Christ and living in habitual sin, you’re lukewarm, next question”

[@learningearning8385]

Why is Ryan confused? If you’re in fornication..you’re lukewarm. You can “make a mistake” but.. to make the mistake daily is a choice.

[@maryarmstrong615]

Right! It’s so simple 🙄 He just looking 4 an answer that will justify his sin.

[@Lizliz223]

@@learningearning8385 he’s constantly playing Christian and claiming to “fall short” and “make mistakes” It’s so exhausting.

[@Happey67]

For real. A pattern is not a mistake. People are old enough to know this

[@HopeRichards-t2d]

Just want to say they are Godly without knowing the author of the word is not good.

[@Huff627]

Exactly, the hurt is part of the conviction by the Holy Spirit! These guys are grown and they know it and still wanting baby seating classes when they should deal with this behind the scene with thorough and true repentance with God.

[@theebonyjbrand]

He’s dealing with the spirit of pride and its scales are armoring his ears and eyes from truth. Don’t play with your soul just to have moments of lukewarmness. He needs to go thru deliverance.

[@RearviewWisdom]

Ryan’s heart is so sincere in his pursuit of knowledge and understanding. And if you pay attention to the questions he’s been asking lately and how he adds to the discussions, he has grown tremendously. WE SEE YOU Brother! Don’t let anyone hinder your process with God. We’re praying for you both!

[@Marshay]

I agree

[@Sandra-ly1ss]

Ryan, we see you growing. Be encouraged in your pursuit of GOD ❤

[@LifinwithLiyah]

100%, there’s a special anointing on him

[@HackStreet_990]

I absolutely agree. You can see it in his eyes… I think he has the desire to not only succeed but to be knowledgeable about the things of God

[@HackStreet_990]

⁠@@LifinwithLiyah I remember seeing this early last year. In the next 5 years… Ryan is going to surprise us all The platforms God is going to elevate him to/ give him, will be astounding to those of us who ‘knew’ him before HI made the pivot to this spiritually awakened content A questioning heart is a teachable heart. A teachable heart can be trusted with much. We are rooting for you Ryan…and Ty😊

[@TavieeRenee811]

There is a difference between growing and being lukewarm. Growing is a life of repentance. Like warm is being double minded. People in a life of sin who don’t want to get out, get offended and will say what about you? It’s not our job to point fingers, but more so help our brothers and sisters to repent and seek the Lord authentically. I pray this message will encourage people to truly live for God and not worry about what others say, but truly seek the Lord and be obedient.

[@theitwinerary]

I hope I can make it down to Pastor Jerry Flowers’ church in 2025. I’m cautious about which pastors I listen to, but his messages are always so genuine. He does not sugarcoat things and always preaches Bible. People can either get offended or align their life with God’s Word. I watched this episode when it first came out, but going back to watch it all again. Thoroughly enjoyed all of this.

[@Rissbaby]

I saw the pastor in Jerry Flowers in this clip as he treated him with so much CARE. I hope they had a conversation off camera. To me, it is so clear that the Lord has been trying to deliver these men for a HOT MINUTE. Respond to the call, brothas, get out the gray!

[@NinaAngelina25]

This was SUCH a good conversation! 🫡

[@Shayshea215]

I forgot the other cohost’s name but every time Jerry would ask Ryan a question, he would interject with a “let me ask this” type question first trying to lowkey shoot Ryan some bail on the self reflection piece. Flowers asked a good question: Do YOU think you’re lukewarm?

[@BrookeOutlaw1]

@@Shayshea215 I seen that. Everytime he asked Ryan, especially pertaining to marrriage, he would try to deflect for single people. Like this is not about you. 🤦🏽‍♀️ this is about Ryan getting the clarity he needs and the accountability he needs. Smh. I pray they continue to grow regardless of everything, God bless them.

[@SavedByGraceEst2024]

This is so good! You have to compare your life as a married person because you are married to Christ. So we must live a life that’s honors and show him that we love him.

[@LuluRay77]

Preach!

[@tapreciousjones5435]

Amen❤

[@indigopapi8667]

There’s so many issues with why he said here 3:55-4:52. First of all, the passage that talks about being lukewarm I recently learned has been grossly misinterpreted. It is not about your intensity. It’s about being a place where people can either bathe and be cleaned or drink and be refreshed. It’s not Jesus saying, either be for me or against me. Secondly, it seems that Ryan has some foundational wrong beliefs about what it means to be a follower of Christ. The ultimate end is not to be a better person or mess up less. It’s to die to ourselves and worship God. To continue in sanctification and be slaves to Christ while we are here, to build His Kingdom. Thirdly, we cannot “try” to live a righteous life. Because our best is but dirty rags to God. We must humble ourselves. Realize we can never do or be good enough, and accept the sacrifice of Christ who IS and will forever be good enough. (2 Cor 5:16-21) The definition of righteousness includes making mistakes (Prov 24:16). The righteous person falls 7 times but they get up 7 times. Its the getting up that makes us righteous. Which is, confessing our sin to God, to a trusted brother/sister, forgiving others sins against us, and moving on, trying not to repeat the sin. Yes mistakes will happen, but we aren’t to take an attitude of, “well I’m not perfect and I’ll never be and God will forgive me so it’s okay”. This is heavily condemned in Romans 6. The whole chapter but especially verses 1-4. And finally, to the “isn’t that judgmental” statement. Too many believers believe the lie that we’re. Not supposed to judge. We are supposed to make righteous judgements. And when it comes to holding another brother or sister accountable, we are absolutely to judge the actions. We are NOT to CONDEMN because God is the one who does that. But I can judge an action right or wrong according to the standard of the Word and my brothers are supposed to do the same for me.

[@tanderson2too]

I was wondering when someone was going to mention the actual text that talks about being lukewarm.

[@pksensation]

That's why we need discernment cuz folks have a semblance of godliness.

[@ItsMissChas5]

Facts

[@idiomas_con_jazzy3053]

My first reaction when I heard the questions of what does it mean to be lukewarm was “it really isn’t that complicated….if you do not abide to scripture and do what is against God’s word, attempting to feed the flesh while also trying to be lead in spirit….it is lukewarm” but then I had to take a step back and humble myself….everyone is genuinely in different stages on this walk, and some truly may not know the difference. We must remember to be mindful of that, to help guide and teach what scripture says from a place of love and patience and not from a place of judgment and hostility, so that they can repent, turn from their ways, and live the life that He has called us to live. Revelations 3:16 and also Romans 12:2 are great reference scriptures for those who need it 🙏🏽💕

[@BrittneySamoneSilver]

Thank you.❤

[@LadyGee18]

​@@BrittneySamoneSilverty...the same fire of the holy Spirit should be the same all through a believers life, Jesus redemption makes a circumcised heart leap every time the call is remembered!!

[@nanaafriyieee]

Simply and beautifully put. When you’re in your word and genuinely being honest with yourself, this question wouldn’t really be a question. He knows.

[@coachcandi12]

That’s such a good answer Jerry!!!! This is good. Thank you

[@aharmzway]

This is so powerful! I use to be a Lukewarm Christian, then I grew up in Christ and now culture does not move my lifestyle, Thinkstyle, or beliefstyle. When I was lukewarm I had a lot of friends, Hot, I don't have any, but GOD. IF a question offends one, one should have to ask THEMSELVES, WHY ARE YOU OFFENDED? MAYBE YOUR INNER MAN EXDPOSED THAT ONE.

[@DS___]

Pastor Flowers always comes with it! He brings the Word with him everywhere he shows up

[@CrystalKlear876]

I think a lukewarm Christian is someone who defends doing things of the world while trying to obey scriptures. An unrepentant person. They are prideful about their walk with Messiah. They cannot be corrected. A person that believes they are walking with God but sinners or the worshippers can’t tell if they are servant of God or in the world.

[@maryarmstrong615]

Good explanation!

[@JenniferPerry-jz8mx]

Amen is it’s a struggle?

[@StephaneeLeahWarringtonJackson]

Bring Jerry back for a 3 hr episode 😅😅😅

[@GigiGilliard]

Yess 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾!!!

[@the_vulnerable_Christian]

Don't rock me and live single! Perfect summary of Luke warmness right there. Love it!

[@spwithaca]

Thank you Jerry Flowers. Both of these men are lukewarm Christians.

[@Happey67]

They want to justify their actions and live how they want to 10 and 12 years. Anthony Oneal, Lateress, all of these guys that have a title and not sincere.

[@chanelldenea8074]

How do yall determine this? Like fr?

[@spwithaca]

@@JaneDoe-kd6in I comment whatever I want. Did you pray for me before you commented...shut up then.

[@spwithaca]

@@chanelldenea8074 Have you watched this show more than once? Listen to their commentary. Neither one ever takes a stand. You can stand for something without being lukewarm.

[@spwithaca]

@@JaneDoe-kd6in Pointing out by discernment is NOT judging. Did I sentence them and say they were going to hell...no I did not. They are on a huge platform and others shouldn't be led astray by their state of being lukewarm, which they are. I stopped watching because of it. I forgot to unsubscribe. You cannot tell me not to call it out because you are uncomfortable with it. They are responsible for the content they put out while they are supposedly representing Christianity.

[@JessJayEel]

As someone who has been a believer all my life and just got out of a Luke warm season, the biggest thing that will get you out of it is fasting. Some believers feel like fasting is an option but it is literally a solution to keep our salvation intact. When you figure out why you are in a Luke warm season, for me it was a void, ask God to deliver you from that. There are many methods of fasting but the one that I feel from experience that worked the best for my deliverance is fasting from food. Of course do it based on what is safe for you but some do 3 day fasts with only water or 1 meal a day for a week. Do what you feel led to do and stick to it. The gospels is a good book to start if you don't know where to begin. I loved the book of John. Make sure to pray in the morning and at night. When you feel hungry pray for strength. Go to the bathroom or car (if you are at work), and do a short 5 min worship session to get you over the hump. It's important to do what is necessary to get out of a lukewarm phase because it is basically like you weren't saved. Salvation is rooted in our obedience and full submission under God. So a lukewarm lifestyle is a huge contradiction to that. Sin is always rooted in something. Sometimes trauma makes us turn to sin. For example of you are dealing with grief, your "solution" maybe to party and drink the pain away. So find the root and go from there. As someone who wants to please God but still finding myself messing up, I don't ever judge other believers, instead I encourage them to get through their season because I know they will experience the Love of God through me. I see the growth of the two gentlemen here and pray that God continues to guide them because being an Christian influencer or celebrity is not for the weak!

[@latashasanders7969]

Amen Amen Amen. Your response was talking directly to me. Thankyou ❤❤❤

[@JenniferPerry-jz8mx]

I agree this what I needed to confirm how to walk right even having spiritual attacks I understand about fasting & prayer which I need to do can you give me the guidelines were do I start that my inner man may get stronger

[@Faithiman221]

It's how Ryan asks the questions innocently for me😂😂

[@miasawanna]

Love this conversation, there is a big difference between living a life of sin vs living a holy life and growing daily in Christ and some making some mistakes.

[@MrsWilsxn]

Just speaking from an outsider looking in perspective who has just came across this channel within the last few days from Jackie Hill Perry podcast I can say that this channel and the hosts seem very lukewarm to me personally, as a Christian, who has been raised to believe in Christ and His word. I noticed they speak on controversial topics, and there’s nothing wrong with that but I definitely questioned if they were a Christian channel or just more for the culture while also speaking on Christian topics, I honestly was not sure. I’m not trying to be biased or judgmental in any way, shape or form. I’m just saying what I struggled to see coming to this channel.

[@h.peters]

The truth hurts, that's why you were offended. That is what you call conviction.

[@imaniadegbuyi1833]

Jerry didn't check Ryan. He gave a biblical definition to the general question about what lukewarm is.

[@MarTheDriver]

@@imaniadegbuyi1833 yeah I felt that he went too easy but everyone has different approaches

[@maggykimemia]

Why would he? He doesn't know the details of his life

[@bkincs07]

I think Jerry used wisdom and discernment in this case.

[@Lovelynick1]

I love the vulnerability and transparency of Ryan to discuss this on the show. He needs to encounter Jesus, not just know Him via church, sermons, books, etc. It's hard to be lukewarm or stay an immature Christian when you seek to know Him through reading of the Word, worship songs, and prayer. These things allow us to have an encounter with Jesus and know Him intimately because we take our eyes off the world and fix our eyes on Him. I pray both men go past religion and passionately fall in love with Jesus and their hearts beat for Him and Him alone. 💜

[@elsiemeade3857]

All of these men need to be praying 🙏 and fasting. And be like Daniel who praying 3 times daily

[@NinaAngelina25]

Hardly Initiated is on a role!! They've been on point with their guests!! I love Pastor Flowers!

[@AkirehsWoo]

I wonder if his feeling offended is actually conviction?

[@OfficialMarieJo84]

In this situation, I believe so.

[@AkirehsWoo]

I think so too. I had a similar situation happen to me and it changed my life. He’s just going to have to be honest with himself.

[@Huff627]

Yes, its the conviction, they both need to wake-up!

[@visionarylifeministries4055]

Yes!!!!!

[@territaylor-chase122]

Our offence says something about our spiritual walk

[@Dawgyjoe]

True

[@yprimrose]

Great needed conversation.

[@spectacularrichbeautybrilli]

Wise Counsel 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bncole848]

Bingo!

[@dr.camillepayneaprndnp5508]

Very relevant question being asked on Lukewarm-ness Thank you both for your sincerity in approaching these topics. Ryan, The converse to lukewarmness isn't "what if you make a mistake?" But a genuine desire to be Fiery 🔥 Hot for God and live a life pleasing unto Him. We all make "mistakes" - but when you live on the fringe... God says he'll spew you out, because No Choice is A Choice! "Eyes like Fire; Voice of Many Waters, The FAIREST of Ten Thousand, " These are just a few Passion descriptors of Christ. If that same Spirit dwells in us.... it needs to Quicken us and Make us alive with God's passions to be reconciled and restored to His bride buying her back after she went astray in the Garden. ❤ God bless you guys 🎉🎉🎉

[@pamelabrown8467]

Thanks for sharing this video 🙌🏽🙏🏾

[@kezyiahLocs]

IMO Explaining the difference between making mistakes and actually living a worldly lifestyle should have helped clarify what a lukewarm Christian is….its actually pretty simple. And yes I agree that most of US are lukewarm Christians. And I wouldn’t be surprised if the person that emailed that comment was also 😂 this is the reason It’s time to pick a side, 50 cent said when they’re on the fence, we push em over to the other side. If you gotta think about it too long, we don’t want you over here 😅 like Pastor said we don’t know what time is on our clocks ⏰

[@Poshice.k]

Love Jerry Flowers teaching of the word, literally binge watching his series.

[@DutchessMontgomery]

This was great! Great questions and explanations 🙏🏽

[@memymomannon]

ryan smart enough to co-start, build, and grow a successful youtube channel, even late in the youtube game...he knows what lukewarm means, all that pausing and fumbling at the question answers if he's lukewarm

[@9thwonderjr]

Aye Ryan we here with you in faith. I understand and I will continue to pray with you on your growth

[@crownedhisglory]

Excellent conversation 👌🏾

[@princessbc9791]

Example: I would say, if Ryan is not married but having sex...he is luke warm. Any sin you purposely do and know it's a sin makes you luke warm. And honestly, the fact that Ryan was so bothered by it and couldn't answer the question if he was luke warm with out a lengthy definition suggest that he's luke warm. Also, maybe the person who said him knows him and was under a disguised name.

[@mennis1966]

"People change partners instead of changing themselves", wow that is so true. They jump from person to person taking that same energy because they're not looking in the mirror and no relationship or marriage works out for them.

[@drphil4ril161]

The fact that you got offended is your answer.

[@Uphjjj]

Ask the lord to reveal it to you Ryan don’t take man’s word

[@elsiemeade3857]

​@@Uphjjjthe holy Bible has all the answers to our questions

[@visionarylifeministries4055]

That Part!!!!!!!!

[@samuelkalekezi8962]

My thinking exactly

[@samuelkalekezi8962]

Great conversation this. Great definition for lukewarm. If ur not fully submitted to the word of God, then ur lukewarm. Key word being fully.

[@lc6504]

Pr. Jerry for the boldness 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@ItsMissChas5]

Tysean laughing so hard at Ryan being called a lukewarm Christian just proves he's not a Christian at all. There's NOTHING funny about being called a lukewarm Christian.

[@THEOMNIVERSEPERSPECTIVE]

@@ItsMissChas5 not really, sometimes GOD lifts spirits in laughter. I laugh at times when the spirit is low to bring joy in the room. It’s a natural reaction and I understand what GOD is doing but others may not. So it’s not always a bad thing, we are all different and have unique ways of calling in the Holy Spirit. GOD speaks through us in mysterious ways, I took it as in GOD letting us know the Holy Spirit is in this conversation that was much needed for many who are going through it.

[@Huff627]

Yes Tysean knows, if you watch past episodes they converse about past escapades with women which is devoid of purity (sexual integrity). They claim to read the bible one hand and yet are having seggs. That's evidence of lukewarmness especially if some are looking up to them. Full repentance required and the need to wait to get married and stop all this S*X jamboree (scouting with the opposite sex), fleeting pleasure!

[@ChildofGod98765]

Lord Jesus grant me strength. I seem to bear the weight of the world on my shoulders as a single mom, I often face challenges that can seem insurmountable especially with raising two children with special needs. I’m trying to balance everything but Lord I’m struggling to make ends meet, to pay bills, and to put food on the table for my children. Jesus hear my prayers.❤️

[@andrelyfe7]

@@ChildofGod98765 The Lord Jesus will strengthen you & quicken your spirit . I pray he provides abundance for you in the name of Jesus!

[@HopeRichards-t2d]

This is the result of the choice you have made in the past. You should have been married first. but God will see you through.

[@camilleholmes911]

​@@HopeRichards-t2dgo heal.

[@sandracrump]

Ryan is under confusion he’s too complicated for no reason ! It’s simple live for God and biblically back up what your doing. Simple he’s lukewarm and so it’s Tysean

[@Reverend-Ray]

@@sandracrump it’s not for “no reason” my sister in Christ. It’s as pastor said, something happened back stage. He’s curious and asking questions. Pastor responded with love and grace. Yes he spoke truth, but how did he speak truth? We’re not gonna reach people by not creating a space to allow them to grow. They’re on a journey.

[@officialsaintrockstar]

This conversation blessed me…

[@19Hollisterchick90]

Constantly impress by your guest selection. This is my pastor. I gave up many things after hearing him preach.

[@mylilpc]

2:51 Lukewarm is also following the teachings without the leading of the Holy Spirit…example, I’m saying the things the biblical text says and doing the actions but I’m not guided by the Holy Spirit, instead I’m guided by piety or principle. The fact of the matter is the only good we can do comes from God, this is why relationship with him is so important. Jesus said the poor will always be among you meaning his spirit has to guide your actions in knowing his priorities, doing good deeds in accordance with his timing, allocating his resources (you life, money, time, energy) as he sees fit.

[@morrissaross5118]

From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh....

[@sylvietoopretty]

This was a good conversation!

[@KamikazeSP06]

Man Jerry was spitting 🔥 at the end. That good forgiver line is going into one of my speeches.

[@Jayn80]

Tysean's laugh at 0:23 cracked me up 😂😂 like be serious pls😂

[@One1Word1]

Righteousness shouldn't be equated to all these numerical acts...the response is on the surface. The heart and sacrifice is needed.

[@elsiemeade3857]

The heart is desperately wicked

[@Chelloh]

Jerry Flowers was on point all the way no dancing here.

[@iSellMultipleStreams]

At all

[@Humbled_Quotes]

If you're fornicating and keep going back and back you are lukewarm and it opens the door to the enemy and spiritual warfare against your own self.

[@Listentomusicist]

Needed discussion, amen 🙏🏾

[@Candie4JC]

Proud of both of these men. They had grown so much in their walks with the Lord and are seeking understanding of a world they are still new operating in, the Kingdom of God World. The lack of grace and ability to see their growth baffles me. Love you, bros.

[@ayanakay3828]

Some people rather change their partners rather than change themselves! Now that’s a WORD!!!

[@MrzWill]

I haven't listened to you for long, but one thing that stood out to me was your language at times. No corrupt speech. My husband didn't think you were a Christian. I wasn't sure. Not judging, but as someone new to your podcast, it made me wonder if you were. God cleaned up my mouth ... first. Would you have that same language with Christ sitting across from you? I try to live my life knowing that yes... He is sitting and watching, and He will judge.

[@star1w9]

Ryan is a Lukewarm Christian that’s why he is offended. Read Revelation 3:14-18

[@paulachinn6306]

Who are you to judge? Let GOD do that cause folks so worried about everybodys house but their own.

[@maryarmstrong615]

Plain & Simple 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 It’s in the Bible 📖

[@asfreeaschrissy]

This is older and he was a babe in Christ, encourage your brother instead of accusing. He is growing in Christ just like everyone should be.

[@Happey67]

Perhaps never even accepted Christ.

[@azpersonal]

Go and sit down Mr Perfect

[@jacquelineedwards5321]

Great answers

[@Zaynwilliamson-g5v]

I'm retired at 37, went from Grass to Grace. This video here reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, honest wife, $35k biweekly and a good daughter full of love ❤️

[@carmen1087]

I'm highly inspired. Please spill some sugar about the bi-weekly stuff you mentioned.

[@Zaynwilliamson-g5v]

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[@Grace-g5w5m]

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[@Grace-g5w5m]

I started with a miserly $1500. The results have been mind blowing I must say TBH!

[@Taylor-e7t]

< I know that woman(Maria Luisa Clare) If you were born and raised in new York you'd know too, No doubt she is the one that helped you get where you are!!

[@kaysroots31]

I just wanted to give you a heads up on what being lukewarm actually means it had to do with where they were located the church that Paul was talking to at that time and what it means is the hot water that was being pumped in had healing properties and then it flowed through and became lukewarm it could make you sick on the other side of the area they had Cold Springs that will refreshing but as they flow through they became lukewarm also which is no longer refreshing so basically what Jesus was saying is when you are no longer refreshing or healing in your manner of speaking and how you live you are then a lukewarm Christian which is why Jesus said he will spit you out of his mouth because the water there when it was lukewarm would actually make them sick hope this helps

[@wrestling4theculture]

Exactly. Cold wasn't bad because the cold water was good and the hot water was good as well. The Lukewarm water was not. It's all about faith. Cold Christians may have a little faith, but they have faith. A hot Christian is on fire, but they have faith. Cold and hot Christian keep the balance. The biblical definition of a Lukewarm Christian would be the self rightoues people whose faith is not 100 in the death, burial, and resurrection. They are Luke warm.

[@Dreas_Redpumps]

Great clip ❤

[@Ms.Shana-L]

I mean tbh he definitely has some lukewarm vibes 😂😂😂. Tiphani Montgomery sat on this show and gave scripture to back up the demonic covenant with his fraternity. He said he’s not leaving it 😂😂😂 . However, I can honestly see the growth over the past few months. The danger of being lukewarm is what Pastor Flowers mentioned….time. Time is running out for lukewarm lifestyle. When you stand before God in judgement you don’t get to say “I was changing “ or “I’m not where I used to be” . None of that matters. Also don’t be so quick to tell people not to judge you. Righteous judgment is necessary. A stranger can tell me I’m wrong not just people I respect. Visiting a church someone rebuked me gave me a word from the Lord. My 1st reaction was to be upset but she was not wrong. So receive the correction,repent and move on.

[@nadirahdanielle29]

That tore Ryan mind up in pieces, everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone is lukewarm especially if you’re chasing after God aggressively

[@HopeRichards-t2d]

Trust me neither Ryand or Ty is chasing God.

[@nadirahdanielle29]

@ 😂🤣 Lawd

[@Sakina-367]

Pastor at 2819 Church said a good interpretation of this. He said you should be either refreshing (cold)for others for God or on fire and able to ignite others for God. I’m paraphrasing but that was the point. But if we are lukewarm we are not refreshing nor on fire for God. That’s where I am if I am honest. Pray for me.

[@aaronware1223]

This isn’t that complicated. The statement was directed at the Church of Laodicea, who’s become reliant on their wealth for fulfillment and purpose, rather than their passion for Christ. How has the pursuit or convenience of wealth shaped your drive to add meaning and value to your life? If you flip flop between a God-centered sense of purpose and vain pursuit …you’ve got lukewarm.

[@jamilahsweet9140]

Well I noticed that Ryan cussed in the snippet video with Preston Perry. We are not to have cussing and blessings come out of the same mouth. Just really started watching the podcast though. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ItsMissChas5]

Right. And Tysean cusses ALL THE TIME in front of the Christian's they invite on their show. Just UNCOUTH.

[@MrBowen-ei3uu]

There is no scripture that says cussing is a sin. The bible says "cursing" which means to wish harm or speak evil of or on someone. If you actually knew the original language, you would know that there is foul language in the bible. The bible today was translated to make it more palatable for us to read today. The men of the bible were going to war and killing people because God commanded them to, do you think that they weren't cussing when they were chopping heads off, lol.

[@lifepurposeministry]

Exactly. And to be offended by the truth is a demon in its self. It’s not hard to not be Luke warm when you are single. Just stop having sex. Stop living in willful sin. But they are living on both sides.

[@ajbaby28]

The hosts of this show use this platform as a way to acquire status and gain access to as many woman as possible. They have sat through multiple guests explaining how the behavior they ABSOLUTELY are still engaging in(regardless of what RC Blakes ect teach/preach) is not healthy-yet, they turn the camera off and engage in the same shenanigans. They always sit there looking shocked when a guest breaks it down. Ryan needs to be told over and over that the behavior he engages in would be hurtful if he was experiencing it. Narcissistic! No empathy 💯

[@Lizliz223]

THIS!!!!!! You nailed it

[@youtubeisgodsblessing]

0:01 Many of us didn't realize we were lukewarm until after we stopped backsliding and returned to the church. We were unaware of our spiritual condition, just as Revelation 3:16 warns: "So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth." But now, knowing that we are lukewarm, are we really comfortable staying in that state, even for a moment? What kind of Christian can be at peace with being in a compromised position before God? Jesus calls us to be fervent in our faith, not to settle for mediocrity (Romans 12:11).

[@youtubeisgodsblessing]

Satan has your mind! ESCAPE!!!

[@Asneeded]

These two are always asking “man” questions, but they don’t seem to ask GOD, via his word! Many guest, if none will ever give them the unadulterated truth of what God has to say because the guests want to retain or gain the popularity of hosts audience! I have yet to see any so-called person representing the most high go on that show and call them to the carpet about their professing relationship with Christ! My spiritual development came about as a result of God, speaking to me through his word. I came up in a time when we didn’t have internet, and certainly no podcast Christianity, so it was you and the Holy Spirit living out John 14:25-26! we are living in such a dangerous time of this “slippery slope salvation” that is sending people to hell believing themselves saved!!

[@jacquelineedwards5321]

Great questions

[@ThinkingLikeAVIRTUOUSWoman]

Ryan, I don’t know if you are reading these comments but, no it’s not every Christian. The difference is that lukewarm people make a conscious decision every day to continue to sin and do things that they know our contrary to what God expects of us. It’s another thing to be trying to live right but you fall short. I believe it was Paul who says “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”. That means you want to do the right thing, but your flesh will often want the opposite. And you fight against those things. If you are lukewarm, you will continue to let your flesh win. Based on your conversation and the growth I’ve seen, I wouldn’t say you are a lukewarm Christian. You seem like you are a new creation in Christ and trying to find your way.

[@tanishastidwell6316]

I love Jerry man. He always bring the heat with an immediacy. To me, to be Lukewarm is to hold tightly on to things that are not of God because you don’t trust God enough to reward you for your obedience. As a Christian, you’re saying your relationship is with Christ. So to be a Lukewarm-Christian is to be in an additional relationship with something else and to put that before your relationship with Christ.

[@mariansanders8614]

In addition, I've never liked how the woman at the well is described. She was NOT thirsty in the manner that she's portrayed. In that time, husbands were allowed to get rid of their wives for ANY reason. If one day, she "burnt the food", he could put her away...but what PRIMARILY caused a woman shame was to be put away if they were BARREN. If they could not give a husband a child...a male child at that, that was the biggest shame. Jesus mentioned she had 5 husbands from a compassionate place, to let her know "I see you", "I know you" AND I have something better than the water you're here for. Her encounter with Jesus didn't ADD shame, it REMOVED the shame. #LivingWater

[@zuryparrilla7492]

Conviction is what takes you out of this type of status - it is written, But, first seek the Kingdom and his righteousness and all things will be added.

[@ancientsage1969]

Lukewarm is not a phase. You're either on fire for Christ and seeking after him or you are not. These guys need to ask to have their heart to be revealed to themselves. When God convicted me concerning a thing. I am obediant immediately. Now made aware I can not deny. When I was corrected concerning sex outside of marriage. I let it go. First for 8 years and now 10. My attempt to have a relationship cost me my honor to Christ. And though I am once again walking alone. Doesn't mean I can't be lukewarm concerning it. Because it is 100% about my heart for Christ and the Kingdom. However can someone come along and tempt me away. I say no. But only God knows my heart.

[@MW-bk8ku]

Praying for you brothers. You have accepted Christ as Lord and Savior and you are NOW the righteousness of God. Continue allowing Christ to mold you into His image and likeness. Sanctification is indeed a process. That is not an excuse to sin. Continue allowing God’s grace and love to empower you to live boldly for HIM! 🙌🏽💗🙏🏽

[@bkincs07]

This conversation should’ve been more focused on Ryan. Not using examples about women….when it was Ryan’s lukewarmness in question and not hypothetical women.