Season 6 Episode 17: Celebrities For Jesus?: The Dangers of Fame

Southside family!! We are back with another insightful episode as we dive into the pervasive influence of celebrity culture, both in mainstream society and within our communities of faith. From Hollywood icons to revered and respected figures in Christian circles, the temptation to idolize and downright deify individuals is ever-present. But as we wade through this topic, we uncover some of the inherent dangers of placing mere mortals on pedestals and the disillusionment that can closely follow when we equate giftedness and resources with righteousness or God's blessing. Through candid discussion and biblical insights, we challenge the notion that fame and success are indicators of divine favor, emphasizing the importance of humility and discernment in our pursuit of true spiritual growth. Tune in as we navigate the complexities of idolatry and uncover the path to genuine worship and reverence for Jesus. Hold onto your butts! Full episode on all audio platforms, video and bonus content on our Patreon community!! Become a Patreon member for Early Access & Exclusive Content - https://patreon.com/Southsiderabbi Follow us Online: Southsiderabbipodcast.com https://linktr.ee/southsiderabbi Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p9ewhwe Email us at Southsiderabbipodcast@gmail.com Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by Native Supply - grab SR merch there! https://www.native.supply https://native.supply/collections/southside-rabbi Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by TENx10 Visit Tenx10.org Intro music produced by Randeaux- https://www.instagram.com/randeauxbandeaux/ Contact at randeauxbandeaux@gmail.com Outro music produced by KB. All rights reserved by their respective owners. #KB #Ameen #Podcast