Why Are Christians So Hypocritical? | Church Hurt, Grace & What the Bible Actually Says

Why do so many people experience church hurt and label Christians as hypocrites? In this candid conversation, Emily and Laura unpack the tension between God’s intention and our human reality—and why the Gospel still holds up even when Christians don’t. This episode in our Raising Biblical World Changers series looks at social media outrage cycles, spiritual maturity, and how authenticity (not perfection) strengthens our witness.

What we cover

• Christianity is about Christ, not Christians. (1 Corinthians 15:14)

• The gap between belief and behavior is acknowledged in Scripture (Romans 7).

• Failure points to our need for grace, not to a broken Gospel (Peter’s denial; David & Bathsheba – 2 Samuel 11).

• Historical reliability ≠ Christian performance. The truth of Jesus doesn’t rise or fall on our choices.

• Authenticity: perfection. Confession, growth, and fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) are the path forward. Key ideas & takeaways

• How algorithms amplify the worst examples and skew our perception.

• Why spiritual warfare spotlights Christian failure—and how to respond. • Practical ways to model biblical conflict, communication, parenting, and community.

• A loving framework for “I can love you without loving your sin.”

• Simple steps to rebuild trust when you’ve been hurt by the church.

Scriptures referenced

• 1 Corinthians 15:14

• Romans 7:15–25

• 2 Samuel 11

• John 21

• Romans 12:2

• 2 Timothy 4:3–4

• Galatians 5:22–23

Start here if you’re curious about Christianity

• Read a Gospel (John or Mark) to meet Jesus directly.

• Then explore Romans and Ephesians for the “why” and “how” of the Christian life.