In this powerful episode of Kingdom Bros, we sit down with Ryan Shieh — a former college athlete, author, preacher, and host of the Pruned Podcast. At just 22 years old, Ryan brings a level of spiritual depth and self-awareness that’s rare in any generation. He’s not here to play church — he’s here to expose the dangers of Counterfeit Christianity.

We dive deep into Ryan’s faith journey, his bold take on the modern Christian walk, and the hidden dangers of a shadow mission — that subtle, deceptive life path that looks holy but leads to compromise. Ryan also opens up about the role of social media, how to recognize lukewarm faith, and why young leaders must speak truth in love.

This conversation is raw, spirit-filled, and real. Whether you're 18 or 58, this episode will challenge and bless you.

🎯 Share this with a brother, teammate, cousin, or anyone who's ready for a wake-up call.
📕 Look out for Ryan’s upcoming book this fall: Counterfeit Christianity – 8 Statements to Identify Lukewarm Faith.
🔗 Connect with Ryan on Instagram and through his website.

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Pruned Podcast w/ Ryan Shieh

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The most dangerous rut is the one you don’t even know you’re in. Life looks “fine,” but you feel stuck, uninspired, and disconnected from the fire you once had. In this episode, Lance and Steve pull back the curtain on what a rut really is—and how the quiet rhythms of comfort, busyness, and distraction can silently drain your purpose.

Steve shares the story of getting fired, feeling paralyzed, and being too afraid to step into what God had already shown him. He opens up about the fear of speaking, writing speeches he didn’t feel worthy to deliver, and how he still knew deep down—God called him to it.

We talk about how to recognize the rut, shift your focus (Philippians 4:8), and apply the PPR framework: Pause. Pray. Respond. You’ll learn the power of fasting to silence the flesh, and how eliminating hurry helps you hear God more clearly.

If you've been feeling off, uncertain, or like you were made for more but can’t seem to move — this one’s for you.

Listen now — before the rut becomes your routine.

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Are you stuck in the cycle of doing more, trying harder, and still feeling like you’re not enough for God? What if the approval you’re striving for... you already have?

In this episode, we unpack the life-changing truth of living from approval, not for it. We talk about the exhausting weight of religion, the power of relationship, and why Jesus came to set you free from performance-based faith. You’ll hear raw stories, practical analogies, and biblical truth that will remind you: your salvation is secure, your sins are paid for, and you are already chosen.

Don’t scroll past—your heart needs this reminder today.

🎧 Tune in now and step into the freedom you were made for.

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