The Spirit of Religion Part 2The Spirit of Religion Part 2
Lance Johnson Ministries
Jesus came so that everyone could have life and to have it abundantly. But let’s be honest, how often do we really feel abundant in our day-to-day lives? So what’s the disconnect? Is God holding back or are we missing something? As Bishop Lance says i
29:30•8 Dec 2024
Breaking Free from Religious Routine and Hidden Bitterness
Episode Overview
- Religious activity without inner healing falls short of what Jesus paid for, which is to be truly healed and whole.
- Allowing drama, gossip and constant conflict into your life can block God’s grace and plant roots of bitterness.
- Staying hurt, offended or victimised is a choice, and refusing healing is described as rejecting what Jesus purchased on the cross.
- Not every problem is a demon; some issues are immaturity and flesh that need to be crucified rather than treated as deliverance cases.
- Unhealed bitterness doesn’t just affect you; it spills over into others, poisoning relationships and damaging their walk with God.
“You’re rejecting what Jesus paid the price for you to be, which is healed, which is whole.”
What drives someone to seek a life that’s truly whole, rather than just religious on the surface? This message from Bishop Lance Johnson tackles that head-on, speaking to people who feel stuck in church routines yet still weighed down by hurt, drama and resentment. You’ll hear Bishop Lance challenge the idea that ticking the right religious boxes – going to church, paying tithes, treating people "right" – is enough.
He warns, "You’re rejecting what Jesus paid the price for you to be, which is healed, which is whole." His focus is on emotional and spiritual healing, especially for those carrying past abuse, betrayal or deep offence, and who’ve quietly chosen to stay wounded. The episode digs into how gossip, drama and conflict can quietly choke spiritual growth.
With blunt humour he says, "My ears are not a garbage can," and asks why people feel so comfortable dumping their problems and bitterness on us. He links this to "roots of bitterness" that form beneath the surface, shaping our attitudes, our words, and ultimately our impact on others. For anyone coming from addiction, trauma or longstanding church involvement, this message hits on the uncomfortable truth that staying a victim is still a choice.
Bishop Lance connects grace with God’s active influence on the heart, warning that constant conflict and offence can cause someone to "fail the grace of God" and contaminate others with their unresolved pain. He also addresses misuse of deliverance, stressing that not every issue is a devil – some things are simply immaturity and flesh that need to be crucified, and people with problems are an assignment, not an enemy.
If you’re tired of religion that leaves you broken, this episode might stir you, confront you and invite you to ask a hard question: are you ready to let go of the drama and allow God to heal you fully?
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