You can memorize every Bible verse, serve at every event, and give to every cause — but if your heart’s not in it, God isn’t impressed. In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone challenges us to examine our motives, reset our faith, and return to authentic love for God over empty religious performance. Through personal stories, relatable struggles, and biblical examples like Mary & Martha, the Pharisee & the tax collector, and King David, Mike unpacks the difference between doing things for God and being with God. Learn the warning signs of performance-based faith and discover practical ways to rekindle genuine intimacy with Him. Key Scriptures: Isaiah 29:13, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 10:38-42, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 6, Psalm 51:16-17, Psalm 139:23-24 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How to know if your faith has slipped into performance mode - Why private moments with God matter more than public ones - Four warning signs your heart may be drifting - How to reset your relationship with God today - A simple weekly challenge to draw closer to Him 🎯 Whether you’re a lifelong believer, new to the faith, or burned out from church busyness, this episode will inspire you to stop striving and start abiding. #GodIsNotImpressed #AuthenticFaith #ChristianPodcast #BehindTheMikePodcast #MikeStone #FaithOverPerformance #ChristianLiving #HeartOverWorks #BibleTeaching #spiritualgrowth CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Global shoutouts & listener appreciation 01:07 – The uncomfortable truth: God isn’t impressed by religious resumes 02:04 – Why do you do what you do? 02:49 – My season as a “spiritual over-achiever” 03:23 – Isaiah 29:13 — honoring God with lips but not the heart 04:01 – Example 1: The Pharisee & the tax collector 04:33 – Example 2: Mary & Martha 04:52 – Example 3: The rich young ruler 05:10 – Example 4: David — a man after God’s heart 05:41 – Jesus’ teaching on private faith in Matthew 6 06:35 – Warning signs of performance-based faith 07:42 – Psalm 51 — God desires a contrite heart 08:14 – Reset step 1: Pray honestly 09:16 – Reset step 2: Spend time with God with no agenda 10:08 – Reset step 3: Serve in secret 11:00 – Reset step 4: Fast from recognition 11:27 – Returning to genuine love for God 11:58 – Psalm 139 prayer & weekly challenge Send us a text Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube ! Follow Us! YouTube : @behindthemikepodcast Instagram : @behindthemikepodcast TikTok : @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook : @behindthemikepodcast
