It seems like every few weeks, another Christian leader falls—and many believers are left confused, discouraged, or even mocked for their faith.

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike & Joshua Stone slow the conversation down and ask a deeper question: Why does this keep happening—and what does it reveal about where our faith is anchored?

This is not a reaction video.
This is not about piling on fallen leaders.
And this is not about abandoning Christianity.

Instead, we talk honestly about:
• Why gifting is not the same as godliness
• Why public platforms often hide private struggles
• Why Christian celebrity culture is leaving people spiritually disoriented
• And how to build a faith that survives disappointment, hypocrisy, and failure

If recent stories have left you wondering whether Christianity itself can be trusted—or if your faith feels shaken by the failures of others—this conversation is for you.

Christianity was never built on impressive people.
It was built on an unchanging Savior.

Chapters:
00:00 – Why So Many Christian Leaders Are Falling
The exhaustion, grief, and questions believers are feeling right now
00:26 – Is It Okay to Feel Shaken in Your Faith?
Why doubt after scandal doesn’t mean weak faith
00:50 – The Real Problem Behind Church Scandals
What we build our faith on before leaders fall
01:17 – A College Student’s Perspective on Church Hypocrisy
Why this generation sees things differently
01:55 – When Christian Failures Go Public
Why repeated scandals damage trust and fuel mockery
02:49 – The Stage Is Not the Soul
Public ministry vs. private faithfulness
03:38 – When a Pastor Falls, People Lose Their Faith
Why many believers were never taught where faith belongs
04:48 – Mentors vs. Messiahs in Christianity
Why following people too closely can wreck faith
06:04 – Why God’s Word Will Never Fail You
Scripture vs. celebrity Christianity
07:16 – A Bible College Story That Changed Everything
When powerful preaching didn’t match real-life character
08:43 – How Christian Hypocrisy Hurts the Church’s Witness
What unbelievers actually see when Christians fail
09:32 – Spiritual Talk vs. Spiritual Maturity
Why holiness shows up under pressure, not on stage
10:28 – What Young Christians Are Really Seeing Today
Faith, stress, and everyday behavior outside church
11:47 – Why Putting Faith in People Always Fails
Even well-meaning leaders will let you down
12:55 – How Leaders Drift Before Moral Failure
Isolation, secrecy, and success without accountability
13:39 – Why Accountability Matters in the Christian Life
Faith was never meant to be lived alone
14:53 – How Christians Should Respond When Leaders Fall
Truth, humility, and refusing to panic
15:48 – Christianity Doesn’t Collapse When Leaders Fail
Why Jesus—not pastors—is the foundation
16:18 – Where Your Faith Must Be Anchored
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