The Church Needs to Wake Up Part 2The Church Needs to Wake Up Part 2
Lance Johnson Ministries
Our children are growing up in a culture that pulls them in every direction but toward Christ. Today, Bishop Lance challenges parents to make Christ a priority in the home, not just in church. Raising kids in church is important, but they need to see Chri
29:30•23 Feb 2025
Why the Church Must Stop Sitting Still and Fight for Its Children
Episode Overview
- Merely raising children in church is presented as insufficient; Christ needs to be modelled daily in the home.
- Parents are urged to stop letting media and culture shape their children’s values and identity.
- Churches are criticised for entertaining rather than training young people in the word of God.
- Believers are challenged to move from passive spectators to active, obedient followers who reflect Jesus’ character.
- The story of the four lepers is used to show how broken people taking bold action can spark dramatic change.
“"Raising your children in church is not enough, mamas and daddies."”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol, and then call the church to shake off its comfort and take responsibility for the next generation? Bishop Lance Johnson’s message blends his own history with addiction with a fiery challenge to parents and churches who’ve gone soft on spiritual leadership.
You’ll hear him warn that "our children are being ripped to shreds by the culture we live in" while many mums and dads are "so busy chasing everything in America except Jesus." He argues that taking kids to church isn’t enough; they need to see Christ lived out at home, every day, through their parents’ choices, priorities and love.
Lance takes aim at what he sees as a powerless church culture, shaped by "false prophets" who cater to comfort and consumerism instead of calling believers into Christ-like character.
He contrasts flashy programmes and crowd-pleasing gimmicks with the biblical picture of people who "walk like him, speak like him, pray like him, love like him." Drawing from 2 Kings 7, the story of four lepers becomes his picture of broken, imperfect people who refuse to "sit here till we die" and step out in obedience, sparking dramatic change.
It’s a clear message for anyone in recovery or rebuilding their family life: you don’t have to be perfect to take a stand; you just have to stop sitting still. There’s strong language, straight talking and no interest in pleasing the crowd, yet underneath it all is a plea for parents to reclaim their role and for the church to move from spectators to true disciples.
If you’re wondering how your own choices might be affecting your children and your sobriety, this episode might leave you asking a tough but vital question: what are you willing to change so the next generation doesn’t pay the price?
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.