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The Rise of “Spiritual But Not Religious”
Many people today claim to be “spiritual but not religious,” thinking they can find peace without submitting to God’s Word or belonging to the Church. While this sounds authentic and freeing, it ultimately replaces biblical truth with self-made beliefs that cannot save. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why this mindset is spiritually dangerous and how only biblical Christianity offers real peace, hope, and salvation.
Key Takeaways
- Vague spirituality replaces God’s truth with human ideas.
- Only Christ offers lasting peace and salvation.
- The Church is essential for growth and accountability.
- Scripture alone is the final authority for faith and life.
Evening Reflection
Where are you tempted to embrace “spiritual but not religious” thinking in your own life? Pray that God will anchor you in His unchanging Word and the hope of the gospel.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
