The Modern Idol Nobody's Talking about

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Jake Doberenz grew up in the church, armed with theology, certainty, and the confidence of a teenager who believed he had everything figured out. But college humbled him — and God rebuilt him.
In this powerful conversation, Jake shares how pride, control, and intellectualism became idols in his life, and how God used mentors, Scripture, and unexpected experiences to reshape his faith. We talk about:
• The difference between knowing God and walking with God
• Why modern idols are often invisible — like productivity, success, and efficiency
• How Christians complicate the simple message of Jesus
• Why men must learn to lead spiritually without fitting neatly into any camp
• What it means to follow Jesus’ messier, more demanding third way
• How hope becomes a weapon for discouraged men
This episode will challenge you, convict you, and call you deeper into an uncompromised life with Jesus.

Smashing Idols: Stories & Reflections on Following Jesus | Jake Doberenz | Substack

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